IMS-348
Pulverised Basalt Oxide Au 1.00 g/t, Pt 0.42g/t, Pd 0.41g/t, 1kg jar
IMS-348 is a multi-element certified reference material (CRM) designed for precision quality control in fire assay analysis of gold (Au), platinum (Pt), and palladium (Pd) in mining and exploration laboratories. Certified in accordance with ISO 17034:2016 and ISO Guide 35:2017, this CRM features a homogenized blend of pulverized basalt spiked with Au, Pt, and Pd, ensuring reliable performance.
Key Features
- Certified concentrations for major element (Au, Pt and Pd)
- Method-Specific: Validated for Pb collection fire assay (ICP-OES/ICP-MS finish) across 11 ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories.
- Supplied in 1kg press-sealed plastic jars, with 50-100g sachets available upon request for blind laboratory submissions.
- Validity: 10 years when stored sealed in cool, dry conditions.
Key Certified Values
|
Analyte |
unit |
Certified Value (y) |
Standard Deviation (s) |
95% Confidence Interval (CI) |
||
|
1 SD |
1 SD Within Lab |
lower |
upper |
|||
|
Au |
g/t |
1.00 |
0.034 |
0.020 |
0.976 |
1.016 |
|
Pt |
g/t |
0.42 |
0.012 |
0.008 |
0.408 |
0.421 |
|
Pd |
g/t |
0.41 |
0.010 |
0.009 |
0.408 |
0.417 |
Intended Use
- QC Monitoring: Calibration and validation of fire assay methods (25–50g aliquots) for Au, Pt, and Pd.
- Bias Detection: Identify laboratory or procedural errors in low-concentration (Au, Pt, Pd) analysis.
- Minimum Sample Mass: 25g for fire assay to ensure representativeness.
Pulverised Gold, Platinum, Palladium
SKU: 10348
