X-ray absorption spectroscopic study of Pd2+ on Ni site in pentlandite

Abstract

Norilsk sulfide ores are one of the largest known sources of Pd on Earth. Palladium in these ores is presented in platinum-group minerals (PGM) and base metal sulfides (BMS), especially in pentlandite ((Fe,Ni) 9 S 8 ). Although several studies demonstrated high concentrations This is the peer-reviewed, final accepted version for American Mineralogist, published by the Mineralogical Society of America.The published version is subject to change. Cite as Authors (Year) Title. American Mineralogist, in press.