Lead
Geochemical Symbol: Pb
Typical Detection Limit (Aqua Regia/ICP): 2 ppm
Typical Detection Limit (Neutron Activation): N/A

Detectability

Truncation (censoring) of frequency distribution, up to 25%, common in most sample media


Exploration Geochemical Applications
1. As a Pathfinder

For Sedex and VHMS deposits, and also for gold under some conditions (though not in lateritic terrain).

2. As an Aid to Geological Mapping

None known


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