X-Ray Diffraction Mineralogy Data from UK Slag Banks (2022-2023)

2022-2023 raw X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis data for samples collected from four slag bank field locations: Warton, Glengarnock, Derwent Howe, and Harrington in Scotland and northwest England. The data was collected by John MacDonald and Robin Hilderman of the University of Glasgow for the purpose of identifying sample mineralogy. The dataset is hosted by the British Geological Survey (BGS).

Use Cases

• Identify and classify mineral phases present in slag samples based on XRD patterns.
• Compare mineralogical composition across different historical industrial sites in the UK.
• Support environmental impact assessments by characterizing the geochemistry of slag bank materials.

Strengths

• Data covers four distinct field locations, allowing for comparative analysis.
• Collection period is explicitly defined as 2022-2023.
• Data originates from a named academic institution (University of Glasgow) and is hosted by the British Geological Survey (BGS).

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to the selected UK sites.

Provenance

Source

University of Glasgow (data collectors), British Geological Survey (BGS) (platform host).

Collection Method

X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis of field-collected samples.

Time Range

2022-2023

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-28 14:05:19.548131; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Four field locations: Warton, Glengarnock, Derwent Howe, Harrington in Scotland and northwest England.