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Open File 1217
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Province / Territory: Yukon Territory
Funding Source: Federal and Territorial
Year of Collection: 1985
# 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.
Analytical Data
| 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 |
| variable | method | detection limit | year of analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | ISE | 20 ppb | 1985 |
| Uranium | LIF | 0.05 ppb | 1985 |
| pH | GCM | 1985 |
- Acknowledgements:
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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:
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Contractor and supervisor details for sample collection Category Responsible Party Contractor: Rogers Exploration Services, Yukon Supervisor: P.W.B. Friske, H. R. Schmitt - Preparation:
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Contractor and supervisor details for sample preparation Category Responsible Party Contractor: Golder Associates, Ottawa, Ontario Supervisor: J.J. Lynch (GSC) - Analysis:
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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:
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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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