A collection of petrological samples and thin sections from borehole cores at the Sellafield and Dounreay nuclear sites. Samples were analyzed using X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy, with a focus on mineralization. The catalog was incorporated into the national collection by the British Geological Survey.
Use Cases
- Classify mineralization types identified in Sellafield formations using petrographic analysis data.
- Analyze fluid inclusion characteristics from doubly polished wafer samples for geological history.
- Correlate soil material properties from Quaternary deposits with thin section observations.
Strengths
- Samples originate from systematic geological investigations at major UK nuclear sites.
- Analytical techniques include X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy.
- Catalog is maintained by the authoritative British Geological Survey as part of the national collection.
Limitations
- Sample size and row count are unknown, limiting statistical analysis potential.
- Data scope is heavily focused on two specific UK sites, reducing geographic generalizability.
- Specific column definitions and file formats are not provided, complicating direct machine use.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Samples selected from borehole cores for detailed petrographic analysis, with thin sections and specialized preparations for various laboratory techniques.
- Time Range
- null
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Primarily Sellafield, with additional samples from Dounreay boreholes and some regional surface exposures in the UK.