Trace Elements in West Virginia Coals

Samarium (Sm) Geographic Distribution

Map of West Virginia coal sample locations colored by samarium (Sm) content, in ppm (larger version) — Select the map to open a larger version.

Highest (>4 ppm) whole coal samarium values were all in the southern coalfield West Virginia with intermediate and low values distributed throughout the state.

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Page content last revised: March 2, 2002