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    Combined SEM/EDX and micro-Raman spectroscopy analysis of uranium minerals from a former uranium mine

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    Samples of the secondary uranium minerals collected in the abandoned uranium mine at Pecs (Hungary) were investigated by two micro-techniques: scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDX) and micro-Raman spectroscopy (MRS). They were applied to locate U-rich particles and identify the chemical form and oxidation state of the uranium compounds. The most abundant mineral was a K and/or Na uranyl sulphate (zippeite group). U(VI) was also present in the form of a trioxide; evidently in much lower content.than sulphate. Few particles with U3O8 and uraninite (primary mineral exploited formerly in this mine) were also detected. This research has shown the successful application of micro-Raman spectroscopy for the identification of uranyl mineral species on the level of individual particles
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