Journal of
Geology and Mining Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Geol. Min. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9766
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGMR
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 176

Full Length Research Paper

X-ray fluorescence: An accessible and effective technique for evaluation of hazards and economic potential associated with important mineral deposits in Nigeria

Yusuf A. Z
  • Yusuf A. Z
  • Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC), Nigeria.
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Halima S. A.
  • Halima S. A.
  • Chemical Engineering Department, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
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Zakir A
  • Zakir A
  • Human Physiology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
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Abdullahi M
  • Abdullahi M
  • Pharmacy Department, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
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Sani K.
  • Sani K.
  • Center for Energy Research and Training, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
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  •  Accepted: 09 January 2014
  •  Published: 31 January 2014

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