Detection of deep and hidden mineralization using the surface geochemical data is a challenging subject in the mineral exploration. In this work, a novel scenario based on the spectrum–area fractal analysis (SAFA) and the principal component analysis (PCA) has been applied to distinguish and delineate the blind and deep Mo anomaly in the Dalli Cu–Au porphyry mineralization area. The Dalli miner...

The health consequences of mild copper excess in humans are unknown. In a previous study, 2 mo of supplementation with up to 6 mg Cu/L in drinking water did not induce detectable changes. Here we assessed a copper supplement at the upper level of dietary recommendations for "healthy" adults. The study was a prospective controlled trial; participants (women and men, 18-50 y old), represented the...

I . Metabolic balance studies of zinc, copper, cadmium, iron, molybdenum and selenium were madc on four young New Zealand women, using brilliant blue and chromic oxide as faecal markers. 2. Zn, Cu, Cd and Fe concentrations in foods, faeces and urine wcre measured by atomic absorption spectrophotometry, whereas Mo was determined spectrophotometrically with dithiol and Se fluorimetrically with di...

Two new copper 2-pyrazinecarboxylate (2-pzc) coordination polymers incorporating [Mo(8)O(26)](4-) and [V(10)O(28)H(4)](2-) anions were synthesized and structurally characterized: Cu(4)(2-pzc)(4))(H(2)O)(8)(Mo(8)O(26)).2H(2)O (1) and Cu(3)(2-pzc)(4)(H(2)O)(2)(V(10)O(28)H(4)).6.5H(2)O (2). Crystal data: 1, monoclinic, space group P2(1)/n, a = 11.1547(5) A, b = 13.4149(6) A, c = 15.9633(7) A, beta...

The paper is concerned with determining the influence of the laser treatment process on the properties of electro-spark deposited coatings. The properties were assessed by analyzing the coating microstructure, microhardness, residual stresses and corrosion resistance. The tests were conducted for Mo, Ti and Cu coatings (the anode) which were electro-spark deposited over the C45 steel substrate ...