RE:RE:RE:RE:Steinert XSS TTXRogers wrote: Hi GC I thought the X-ray was applied to detection of mass differences in the target material or object. Similar to medical and structures x-rays. Basically it is a mass detection process followed by a complex separation and sorting process. And then there is the whole fine tuning of software to accommodate the nature the material matrix as well. Definitely a technology solution that is coming into its day. And I absolutely concur that NVO cannot be expected to be masters of this equipment and developing technology. They will hopefully be beneficiaries if it can be successfully applied to our geology analysis. And as a big advocate of high tech, I am sure it will. Tx
Hi TX,
You’re right, my mistake.
The Steinert XSS T uses X-Ray Transmittance (XRT) technology to measure the rock density profile.
It’s X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) technology that scans the rock surface for heavy metals such as copper, iron, zinc, titanium. But it doesn’t scan for gold. When used in gold mining it scans for indicator minerals. Belter explained at the 28:30 mark of the Sacre-Davey video.
https://youtu.be/6gUTkhJUA70?t=1706 Thanks,
gc