A comparative analysis of enzyme leach and mobile metal ion selective extractions; case studies from glaciated terrain, northern Ontario

Journal of Geochemical Exploration

Volumn 61, Issue 1-3, 1998, Pages 113-148

  Bajc, A F ^a  

^a Ontario Geol Surv 933 Ramsey L   (Canada)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ENZYME LEACHING; ION SELECTIVE EXTRACTION; MOBILE METAL IONS (MMI);

ENZYMES; EXTRACTIVE METALLURGY; GROUNDWATER; LEACHING; MINERAL EXPLORATION; SOILS;

EXPLORATORY GEOCHEMISTRY;

ENZYME LEACH; MINERAL EXPLORATION;

CANADA;

EID: 0032075850     PISSN: 03756742     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0375-6742(97)00050-2     Document Type: Article

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