Trace element catalyses mineral replacement reactions and facilitates ore formation

oleh: Yanlu Xing, Joël Brugger, Barbara Etschmann, Andrew G. Tomkins, Andrew J. Frierdich, Xiya Fang

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Nature Portfolio 2021-03-01

Deskripsi

Trace amounts of Cerium can act as a catalyst by enhancing fluid-mediated magnetite alteration, which preconditions ore systems and could contribute to the large size and metal content of world-class ore deposits.