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Open File 1217



Open File:  1217
Previous OF publication(s):  
Province / Territory:  Yukon Territory
Funding Source:  Federal and Territorial
Year of Collection:  1985

Survey Type:  Regional Stream Survey
# Lake sites:  0
# Stream sites:  865
Survey Area:  12247 km²
NTS Sheet(s):  105C

The regional stream survey for southern Yukon (NTS 105C) was conducted during the summer of 1985.

This report presents analytical and statistical data for 20 elements in stream sediments from 865 sample sites, collected at an average density of one sample per 14.2 km². Loss-on-ignition in sediments, and uranium, fluoride, and pH values in waters from these sites are included in this report.

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Analytical Data

Sediments
variable method detection limit year of analysis
Antimony HY-AAS 0.2 ppm 1985
Arsenic HY-AAS 1 ppm 1985
Barium AAS 40 ppm 1985
Cadmium AAS 0.2 ppm 1985
Cobalt AAS 2 ppm 1985
Copper AAS 2 ppm 1985
Fluorine ISE 40 ppm 1985
Gold FA-NA 1 ppb 1985
Iron AAS 0.02 pct 1985
Lead AAS 2 ppm 1985
Loss-on-ignition GRAV 1 pct 1985
Manganese AAS 5 ppm 1985
Mercury CV-AAS 10 ppb 1985
Molybdenum AAS 2 ppm 1985
Nickel AAS 2 ppm 1985
Sample Weight GRAV 0.1 gms 1985
Silver AAS 0.2 ppm 1985
Tin HY-AAS 1 ppm 1985
Tungsten COL 2 ppm 1985
Uranium NADNC 0.5 ppm 1985
Vanadium AAS 5 ppm 1985
Zinc AAS 2 ppm 1985
Waters
variable method detection limit year of analysis
Fluoride ISE 20 ppb 1985
Uranium LIF 0.05 ppb 1985
pH GCM 1985

Acknowledgements:

The reconnaissance surveys were undertaken by the Geological Survey of Canada in conjunction with the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and the Government of Yukon under the Canada - Yukon Mineral Development Agreement (1985 - 1989).

E.H.W. Hornbrook directed the Geological Survey of Canada activities.

P.W.B. Friske coordinated the operational activities of contract and Geological Survey of Canada staff.

Collection:
Contractor and supervisor details for sample collection
Category Responsible Party
Contractor: Rogers Exploration Services, Yukon
Supervisor: P.W.B. Friske, H. R. Schmitt
Preparation:
Contractor and supervisor details for sample preparation
Category Responsible Party
Contractor: Golder Associates, Ottawa, Ontario
Supervisor: J.J. Lynch (GSC)
Analysis:
Contractor and supervisor details for sample preparation
Category Responsible Party
Contractor: Barringer Magenta Ltd., Rexdale, Ontario Barringer Magenta (Alberta), Ltd., Calgary, Alberta Chemex Labs, Ltd. North Vancouver, British Columbia
Supervisor: J.J. Lynch (GSC)

Other information:

Gold usually determined on 10-gram sample, allowing a detection limit of 1 ppb; sample weights less than 10 grams resulted in a detection limit of 2 ppb. Sample weights less that 5 grams not analyzed.

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