IMS-247
Pulverised Basalt Sulphide Au 4.24g/t
IMS-247 is a basalt-hosted gold certified reference material (CRM), designed for precise quality control of fire assay gold analysis in mining and exploration laboratories. Certified in accordance with ISO Guide 35:2017 and ISO 17034:2016, this CRM features a homogenized blend of pulverized basalt and minor pyrite spiked with gold, ensuring reliable performance for Au detection in low-to-mid-range concentration samples.
Key Features
- Certified gold content: 4.24 g/t ± 0.090 g/t (1 SD)
- Method-specific: Validated for Pb collection fire assay (AAS/ICP finish) across 15 ISO/IEC 17025-accredited labs.
- Supplied in 1kg press-sealed plastic jars, with 50-100g sachets available upon request for blind laboratory submissions.
- Valid for 5 years when stored sealed in cool, dry conditions.
Key Certified Values
|
Analyte |
unit |
Certified Value (y) |
Standard Deviation (s) |
95% Confidence Interval (CI) |
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|
1 SD |
1 SD Within Lab |
lower |
upper |
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|
Au |
g/t |
4.24 |
0.090 |
0.059 |
4.20 |
4.28 |
Intended Use
- QC monitoring: Calibration and validation of fire assay methods (25–50g aliquots).
- Bias detection: Identification of laboratory or procedural errors in Au analysis.
- Minimum sample mass: 25g for fire assay to ensure representativeness.
Pulverised Gold
SKU: 10247
