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R. K. W. Merkle | Researchclopedia

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R. K. W. Merkle

66

Works

874

Citations

16

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22

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Research Topics

Geological and Geochemical Analysis Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping Geochemistry and Elemental Analysis

Affiliations

Zavaritsky Institute of Geology and Geochemistry2017–2017

All-Russian Research Geological Oil Institute2017–2017

University of Pretoria1986–2017

Top Works

Platinum-group element-chromitite associations in the Bushveld Complex

Gerhard Von Gruenewaldt,C. J. Hatton,et al.

1986134 citations

Metal Extraction and Bioleaching

X-ray Spectroscopy and Fluorescence Analysis

Platinum-group minerals in the middle group of chromitite layers at Marikana, western Bushveld Complex: indications for collection mechanisms and postmagmatic modification

R. K. W. Merkle

1992117 citations

The recovery of platinum-group elements from the UG-2 chromitite, Bushveld Complex - a mineralogical perspective

C. J. Penberthy,E. J Oosthuyzen,et al.

200054 citations

Lateral variations in the platinum-group element content and mineralogy of the UG2 chromitite layer, Bushveld Complex

C. J. Penberthy,R. K. W. Merkle

199943 citations

<sup>40</sup> Ar/ <sup>39</sup> Ar age constraints on ore deposition and cooling of the Bushveld Complex, South Africa

Sébastien Nomade,Paul R. Renne,et al.

200438 citations

Ru Os Ir Pt AND Pt Fe ALLOYS FROM THE EVANDER GOLDFIELD, WITWATERSRAND BASIN, SOUTH AFRICA: DETRITAL ORIGIN INFERRED FROM COMPOSITIONAL AND OSMIUM-ISOTOPE DATA

К. N. Malitch,R. K. W. Merkle

200437 citations

Compositional variation of Co-rich pentlandite; relation to the evolution of the upper zone of the western Bushveld Complex, South Africa

R. K. W. Merkle,Gerhard Von Gruenewaldt

198635 citations

Platinum-group element behavior in the lower part of the upper zone, eastern Bushveld Complex; implications for the formation of the main magnetite layer

Dirk M. W. Harney,R. K. W. Merkle,et al.

199033 citations

Platinum group element proportions in chromitites of the Bushveld complex: implications for fractionation and magma mixing models

Gerhard Von Gruenewaldt,R. K. W. Merkle

199533 citations