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Process control grade analysis
Uranium SGS complies with all national licensing requirements associated with the safe handling and analysis of naturally occurring radioactive materials samples for transportation, workplace safety and environmental protection. The following analytical packages are specifically designed for uranium exploration and are offered at designated SGS laboratories. Multi- element packages are listed in the Exploration Grade Analysis section of this guide for low grade uranium analysis.
URANIUM PACKAGES FOR LOW GRADE MINERALIZATION FOR EXPLORATION CODE(S) ELEMENTS/ LIMIT(S)
DESCRIPTION
GE_IMS21B20 GE_IMS90A50 GE_IMS95A50 GE_MMIME
0.05 - 10,000 ppm
Aqua regia digest / ICP-MS
10,000 ppm
Sodium Peroxide Fusion / ICP-MS Lithium metaborate fusion / ICP-MS
0.05 - 10,000 ppm
≥ 0.5ppb Mobile Metal Ion Technology™ for soils Multi-element packages are listed in the Ore-Grade Analysis section of this guide. These methods are for medium to highly mineralized samples that include uranium analysis.
URANIUM PACKAGES FOR HIGHER GRADE MINERALIZATION FOR HIGHER LEVEL ANALYSIS CODE(S) ELEMENTS/ LIMIT(S)
DESCRIPTION
GO_IMS91Q100
1 - 200 ppm
Sodium peroxide fusion / ICP-MS
GO_XRF/EDX 71UTH
0.0008 - 0.36%
Pressed pellet/powder XRF
GO_XRF72
0.01 - 4.2%
Borate fusion / XRF
We provide both multi-element packages and customized spectroscopic determinations that can include multiple dilutions on an element-by-element basis to ensure that highest quality results are obtained. These process control assay methods are only a small selection of the methods and capabilities available at SGS. Please contact your SGS customer service agent.
Two acid / aqua regia digestion packages
GC_ICP21C50 AQUA REGIA DIGESTION PACKAGE / ICP-OES ELEMENTS AND REPORTING LIMIT(S) Ag ≥ 0.8 - 1000 ppm Co ≥ 3 ppm
Mo ≥ 6 ppm Na ≥ 20 ppm Ni ≥ 6 ppm P ≥ 50 ppm Pb ≥ 20 ppm Sb ≥ 10 ppm Se ≥ 30 ppm
Sr ≥ 0.02 ppm Ti ≥ 0.2 ppm Tl ≥ 30 ppm U ≥ 20 ppm V ≥ 2 ppm Y ≥ 0.5 ppm Zn ≥ 7 ppm
Al ≥ 2 ppm As ≥ 30 ppm Ba ≥ 0.07 ppm Be ≥ 0.02 ppm Bi ≥ 10 ppm Ca ≥ 20 ppm
Cr ≥ 1 ppm Cu ≥ 1 ppm Fe ≥ 2 ppm K ≥ 10 ppm
Li ≥ 20 ppm Mg ≥ 0.7 ppm Mn ≥ 0.4 ppm
Cd ≥ 0.9 ppm Sn ≥ 20 ppm Additional elements can be added. An ICP-MS option may be available locally. Please enquire.
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