Mine waste and soil chemical properties from around the Auchencat Burn mine, Moffat, Scotland

e-space (Manchester Metropolitan University) 2026 Dataset Open access

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Authors: FQ Brearley
DOI: 10.23634/mmu.00643555
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Abstract

This data describes mine waste and soil chemical properties from three transects (< 20 m length) originating from the opening of the Auchencat Burn mine, Moffat, Scotland. Total metal concentrations (nitric acid digestion), exchangeable copper (ammonium acetate extraction), loss-on-ignition (550 degrees C) and pH are included in the dataset (12 samples in total).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Heavy metals in environment Mine drainage and remediation techniques Environmental and Analytical Chemistry Studies

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Journal / source
e-space (Manchester Metropolitan University)
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Dataset