Soil-geochemistry,radiometric and soil gas helium studies in the uranium mineralized zone of Tumallapalle,Cuddapah Basin,Andhra Pradesh |
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| Authors: | Rajeev Menon P V Sunder Raju G K Reddy |
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| Institution: | (1) National Geophysical Research Institute, (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research), Hyderabad, 500 007, India |
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| Abstract: | A geochemical soil sampling survey undertaken at Tumallpalle uranium mineralized zone Cuddapah district, has confirmed the
presence of uranium anomalies in soils. Bulk soil samples were collected at every 20 m along the traverse from approximately
30 cm below the surface and were assayed for uranium by x-ray fluorescence (XRF) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
(ICP-MS). The uranium anomalies detected by the insitu radiometric survey show a correlation with the helium highs. The soil
gas helium studies have aided in delineating the subsurface extension of the deposit. This study endeavors for an integration
of different techniques in a known area which could probably aid in delineating uranium zones for optimal exploitation in
the future exploration programmes. |
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| Keywords: | Geochemistry Radiometry Uranium Cuddapah Basin Andhra Pradesh |
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