Geochemistry Guide 2024

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Manganese Ore Industry standard XRF borate fusion method with (76) and without (72) oxidation. LOI (G_PHY01V or G_PHY02V) required. Oxidation method (76) recommended for ores with variable oxidation states as well as Ferro Manganese and Manganese Nodules . GO_XRF72MN /GO_XRF76MN ANALYTE REPORTING AS RANGE Al Al 2 O 3 0.01 - 100% Ba BaO 0.01 - 5% Ca CaO 0.01 - 40% Cr Cr 2 O 3 0.01 - 10% Fe Fe 2 O 3 0.01 - 100% K K 2 O 0.01 - 10% Mg MgO 0.01 - 100% Mn Mn 3 O 4 0.01 - 100% Na Na 2 O (only on 72) 0.01 - 10% P P 2 O 5 0.01 - 10% Si SiO 2 0.05 - 100% S SO 3 0.01 - 2% Ti TiO 2 0.01 - 50% V V 2 O 5 0.01 - 5% Zr ZrO 2 0.01 - 1% LOI (1000 0 C)* LOI -10 - 100% Dried only; Optional Elements available upon request. *G_PHY01V or G_PHY02V Nickel Nickel is used in stainless steels, metal alloys, plating, electric batteries and chemicals. It is found in either sulphide or laterite type ores so analytical methods are needed to ensure complete digestion. Note: Refer to the Exploration Grade Analysis section in this guide for descriptions of the GE_ICP21B20, GE_ICP40Q12, GE_ ICP90A50 digestion techniques. For description of the GO_ICP21B100, GO_ICP42Q100 and GO_ICP90Q100 techniques, please see the Ore-Grade Analysis section.

MINERAL SELECTIVE NICKEL METHODS CODE(S)

LIMIT(S) ≥ 0.002%

DESCRIPTION

GC_AAS03D250

Metallic & sulphide nickel by bromine-methanol leach, AAS finish

Note: Additional selective methods for nickel may be available. Please enquire.

Nickel Laterite Industry standard XRF multielement method based on dried sample (105°C) only due to hygroscopic nature of the ore. LOI (G_PHY01 or G_PHY02V) required.

GO_XRF72NL ANALYTE

REPORTED AS

RANGE

Al 2 O 3

0.01 - 100% 0.01 - 1% 0.01 - 1% 0.01 - 40% 0.001 - 5% 0.005 - 10%

Al

As Ba Ca Co

As optional

EXPLORATION GRADE NICKEL METHODS CODE(S)

BaO CaO

LIMIT(S)

DESCRIPTION

GC_ICP21B20 GE_IMS21B20 GE_ICP40Q12 GE_ICP90A50 GE_IMS90A50

1 ppm - 1% 0.2 ppm - 1% 1 ppm - 1% 10 ppm - 10% 10 ppm - 1%

Aqua regia – ICP-OES Aqua regia – ICP-MS 4-Acid digest – ICP-OES

Co

Cr 2 O 3

Cr

Cu Fe

Cu

0.01 - 1%

Fusion – ICP-OES Fusion – ICP-MS

Fe 2 O 3

0.01 - 100% 0.01 - 10% 0.01 - 50% 0.01 - 40% 0.01 - 5% 0.005 - 8% 0.01 - 5% 0.005 - 1%

K 2 O

K

Mg Mn

MgO MnO Na 2 O

ORE-GRADE NICKEL METHODS CODE(S)

LIMIT(S)

DESCRIPTION

Na

GO_ICP21B100 GO_ICP42Q100 GO_ICP90Q100

0.001 - 10% 0.001 - 10% 0.01 - 30%

Aqua regia digest – ICP-OES 4-Acid digest – ICP-OES

Ni

Ni

P 2 O 5

P

Pb

Pb

Fusion – ICP-OES

0.01 - 1% 0.01 - 1%

S

SO 3

Sc 2 O 3 Optional

Sc

CONCENTRATE-GRADE NICKEL METHODS CODE(S)

0.05 - 100% 0.01 - 1% 0.001 - 2% -10 - 100%

Si Ti

SiO 2 TiO 2

LIMIT(S) 5 - 100%

DESCRIPTION

GC_CON07V*

DMG separation / electroplating

Zn

Zn

* This method can be done at party or umpire quality (GT).

LOI (1000 0 C)*

LOI

Dried sample only. *G_PHY01V or G_PHY02V

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