Scandium
Geochemical Symbol: Sc
Typical Detection Limit (Aqua Regia/ICP): 0.5-5 ppm (digestion not total)
Typical Detection Limit (Neutron Activation): 0.1 ppm
Detectability
Frequency distribution generally complete
Exploration Geochemical Applications
1. As a Pathfinder
None known
2. As an Aid to Geological Mapping
Generally associated with siderophile elements like Fe, Cr, Co etc., though elemental co-associations seem to vary depending on surficial environment.
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