NGR Open Files
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Open File 1289
Previous OF publication(s): 0563.2, 0563.1
Province / Territory: Yukon Territory
Funding Source: Federal (1978, 1979); Federal &Territorial (1985)
Year of Collection: 1978
# Lake sites: 0
# Stream sites: 959
Survey Area: 12247 km²
NTS Sheet(s): 105B
The regional stream survey for southern Yukon (NTS 105B) was conducted during the summer of 1978.
Open File 1289 presents analytical and statistical data for 8 elements plus loss-on-ignition obtained by re-analyzing stream sediments from 959 sites, collected at an average density of one sample per 12.8 km². Original analytical data selected from Open File 563.2 (published 1980) for 12 elements and uranium, fluoride, and pH values in concomitant waters are also 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 | 1978 |
| Cadmium | AAS | 0.2 ppm | 1985 |
| Cobalt | AAS | 2 ppm | 1978 |
| Copper | AAS | 2 ppm | 1978 |
| Fluorine | ISE | 40 ppm | 1985 |
| Gold | FA-NA | 1 ppb | 1985 |
| Iron | AAS | 0.02 pct | 1978 |
| Lead | AAS | 2 ppm | 1978 |
| Loss-on-ignition | GRAV | 1 pct | 1985 |
| Manganese | AAS | 5 ppm | 1978 |
| Mercury | CV-AAS | 10 ppb | 1985 |
| Molybdenum | AAS | 2 ppm | 1978 |
| Nickel | AAS | 2 ppm | 1978 |
| Sample Weight | GRAV | 0.1 gms | 1985 |
| Silver | AAS | 0.2 ppm | 1978 |
| Tin | HY-AAS | 1 ppm | 1985 |
| Tungsten | COL | 4 ppm | 1978 |
| Uranium | NADNC | 0.2 ppm | 1978 |
| Vanadium | AAS | 5 ppm | 1985 |
| Zinc | AAS | 2 ppm | 1978 |
| variable | method | detection limit | year of analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | ISE | 20 ppb | 1978 |
| Uranium | FUS | 0.05 ppb | 1979 |
| pH | GCM | 1978 |
- Acknowledgements:
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The reconnaissance surveys were undertaken by the Geological Survey of Canada under the Federal Uranium Reconnaissance Program (1978). The reanalysis program was undertaken under the auspices of the Canada - Yukon Economic Development Agreement (1985 - 1989).
E.H.W. Hornbrook directed the Geological Survey of Canada activities (1978, 1979, 1985).
S.B. Ballantyne was responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising field operations (1978).
P.W.B. Friske coordinated the operational activities of contract and Geological Survey of Canada staff (1985).
- Collection:
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Contractor and supervisor details for sample collection Category Responsible Party Contractor: Bema Industries Limited, Langley, British Columbia Supervisor: S.B. Ballantyne - 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 (1978, 1980, 1985) Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., Ottawa, Ontario (1978) Chemex Labs, Ltd. North Vancouver, British Columbia (1978, 1985) Supervisor: J.J. Lynch (GSC)
- Other information:
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Open File 563.2, released in 1980, included analytical values for uranium in stream waters not in the original release of 563.1 (1979).
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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