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Table of Contents
Page 2 Page 3 Locations Map Table of Contents and Useful Information Page 4, 5 Corporate History - ACTLABS Group of Companies Page 6 General Information Page 7 Sample Preparation and Sample Storage & Disposal Page 8 Precious Metal Geochemistry Page 9 Assay Products Page 10 - 12 Exploration Techniques for Specific Deposit Types Page 13 Geometallurgy (MLA) Page 14, 15 Trace Element Geochemistry Page 16, 17 Lithogeochemistry Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 18 19 20, 21 22, 23 24 25 26 27 Biogeochemistry Heavy Mineral Concentrates Hydrogeochemistry Soil Gas Hydrocarbons (SGH) Enzyme LeachSM Bioleach and SRMs Sequential Leaches XRD and Laser Ablation HR-ICP/MS Isotopic Analysis and Geochronology Enviromining and Miscellaneous Methods Periodic Table Request for Analysis
Useful Information
Common Tyler Sieve Sizes
Mesh 10 20 35 60 80 100 150 170 200 250 270 325 400 Aperature (m) 1,680 841 420 250 177 149 105 88 74 63 53 44 37
Ore Content
1% Cu 1% Mo 1% Pb 1% U 1% W 1% Zn 1% Fe 1% Fe 1% Fe 0.1% U3O8 Factor 2.89% CuFeS2 (chalcopyrite) 1.67% MoS2 (molybdenite) 1.15% PbS (galena) 1.18% U3O8 (pitchblende) 1.26% WO3 (scheelite) 1.49% ZnS (sphalerite) 2.15% FeS2 (pyrite) 1.57% FeS (pyrrhotite) 1.38% Fe3O4 (magnetite) 2 lbs/ton U3O8
Chemical Conversions
Element Al Ba Ca CaO CaO Ca CaO Cr Fe FeO Fe K Mg Mn Mo Na P S Sr Th Ti U W V Zr Compound Al2O3 BaSO4 CaO CaCO3 CaSO4 CaF2 CaF2 Cr2O3 FeO Fe2O3 Fe2O3 K2O MgO MnO MoS2 Na2O P2O5 SO4 SrSO4 ThO2 TiO2 U3O8 WO3 V2O5 ZrO2 1.889 1.699 1.399 1.785 3.397 1.948 1.392 1.462 1.286 1.111 1.43 1.205 1.658 1.291 1.668 1.348 2.291 2.996 2.096 1.138 1.668 1.179 1.261 1.785 1.35
Core weight per metre (kg) = core volume per metre xspecific gravity
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Analytical Methodologies
High Resolution Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (HR-ICP/MS) Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA) Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP/OES) Atomic Absorption (AA) Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS + GC/MS/MS) High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Liquid Chromatography Triple Quad Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) Cold Vapour-Flow Injection Mercury System (CV-FIMS) Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Combusion-Infrared Gravimetric Ion chromatography (IC) X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Titration Fire Assay Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) SKALAR Autoanalyzer Coulometry
General Information
Terms and Conditions
All prices in this pricelist are in Euros and are applicable for samples received in Canada from clients For wire transfer, please pay to: Royal Bank of Canada within the European Union. These prices apply to most geological materials for routine analyses. A 180 Wellington St. West surcharge may apply for abnormal matrices or non routine analytical requirements. The client will be 3 Floor, Foreign Exchange advised of any such conditions prior to performing the analytical work. A minimum charge of 100.00 Toronto, Ontario CANADA will be effective on all orders. A fee of 75.00 will be charged if a Chain of Custody form is required. SWIFT: ROYCCAT2 Payment should accompany the order unless credit has been established. Terms are net 30 days. Transit: 09211 Prices and packages are subject to change without notice. Customers are responsible for paying bank Favour: Activation Laboratories Ltd. charges and should not be deducted from the total amount of the invoice. We reserve the right to Account: 863-979-4 subcontract work to affiliated laboratories. Clients can pay invoices by Visa, MasterCard, AMEX or by wire transfer (we do not accept bank drafts/cheques in Euros). To pay by credit card, a signature is required - either in the original paperwork or sent by fax or e-mail. We also require the security code found on the card.
Liability
Any analysis, testing, inspection or investigation in connection with any work performed by Activation Laboratories Ltd. shall be conducted in accordance with recognized professional analytical standards. Neither Activation Laboratories Ltd., nor its subcontractors, consultants, agents, officers or employees shall be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting directly or indirectly from any default, negligence, error or omission. While every effort will be taken to store the unused portion of your samples, Activation Laboratories Ltd. cannot bear any responsibility for loss or damage, regardless of the cause. The liability, if any, of Activation Laboratories Ltd. shall be limited to the cost of performing the analyses.
Instructions for report and invoice distribution should be included with each shipment, or can be sent to our e-mail address ancaster@actlabs.com. Complimentary shipping labels are available upon request. Heavy duty plastic sample bags, cloth sample bags, soil envelopes and sample books are available at cost. Filling out a Request for Analysis form will provide all of the information required. Sample submissions poorly labelled or packaged, or having incomplete or no submission sheets may not be processed until adequate written instructions are received from the client and may incur additional sorting charges.
Waybill Instructions: Mineral Samples for Analysis, No Commercial Value Canadian Customs Tariff (Harmonized Code) 2617.90.00.90 Value for Customs: 5.00 Customs Broker: Thompson Ahern & Co Ltd
Sample Storage
When submitting samples, please indicate on the Request for Analysis form if you require sample storage, disposal or if you require samples to be returned after analysis. For returns, please include all necessary shipping information e.g., courier, account number, etc. Return of samples is done at cost. The reject portion of samples prepared by Actlabs will be retained for a period of not more than 90 days from the date of final report. Pulps (prepared material) will also be kept for a period of 90 days. Crusher reject or oversized sieve rejects will be saved on request only. Pulps and rejects stored at the customers request will be subject to a storage charge (see sample submittal sheet for charges) billed quarterly. Irradiated material will be discarded after 30 days unless prior arrangements are made. Return of radioactive material requires a Nuclear Safety Commission licence. Cost per shipment of radioactive materials is 100.00 plus shipping costs. Disposal of soil, sediment or vegetation samples, which have entered Canada under a CFIA permit, will incur a disposal cost for larger sample volumes.
Return of Data
Analytical reports can be returned via hard copy, CD-ROM, electronic mail (internet) or fax copy at the customers discretion for no additional charge. Data is normally available in Excel format. Other formats are available on request. We have implemented a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Clients can track samples from sample reception and logging through to preparation, analysis and reporting.
Turnaround Time
Please enquire regarding turnaround time. Normal turnaround depends on the analytical package, sample volume as well as time of year. Excessively wet samples may slow turnaround time, as will undocumented and unorganized shipments. RUSH Analysis: If you require analyses by a certain date, please ensure that this is clearly noted on the Request for Analysis form. We will make every effort to meet your requirements, however, rush conditions will require payment of a surcharge (i.e., 3 days 200%, 1 week 100%, 2 weeks 50%). We can establish a WEBLIMS account for following the progress of your sample analysis requests.
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Sample Preparation
To obtain meaningful analytical results, it is imperative that sample collection and preparation be done properly. ACTLABS can advise on sampling protocol for your field program if requested. Once the samples arrive in the laboratory, ACTLABS will ensure that they are prepared properly. As a routine practice with rock and core, the entire sample is crushed to a nominal minus 10 mesh (1.7 mm), mechanically split (riffle) to obtain a representative sample and then pulverized to at least 95% minus 150 mesh (105 microns). All of our steel mills are now mild steel and do not induce Cr or Ni contamination. As a routine practice, we will automatically use cleaner sand between each sample at no cost to the customer. Quality of crushing and pulverization is routinely checked as part of our quality assurance program. Randomization of samples in larger orders (>100) provides an excellent means to monitor data for systematic errors. The data is resorted after analysis according to sample number. Please request Code Random (additional 1.50/sample) if you prefer randomization. Samples submitted in an unorganized fashion will be subject to a sorting surcharge and may substantially slow turnaround time. Providing an accurate detailed sample list by e-mail will also aid in improving turnaround time and for Quality Control purposes. Additional charges may apply for poorly organized batches. Code CP2 - Sample list not provided for orders over 25 samples (0.30/sample); Code CP3 - Sorting chaotic shipments (0.55/sample).
code RX3 code RX4 code code code code code code code RX5 RX6 RX7 RX8 RX9 RX10 RX11
Note: Larger sample sizes than listed above can be pulverized at additional cost. Biogeochemical Samples Soils, Stream and Lake Bottom Sediments
code code code code code code code code code code S1 S1 DIS S1-230 S1-230 DIS S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 drying (60C) and sieving (-80 mesh) save all portions drying (60C) and sieving (-80 mesh), discard oversize drying (60C) and sieving (-230 mesh), save oversize drying (60C) and sieving (-230 mesh), discard oversize lake bottom sediment preparation crush & sieve (-80 mesh) alternate size fractions and bracket sieving, add Enzyme LeachSM or SGH drying (40C) & sieving (-60 mesh) wet or damp samples submitted in plastic bags, add separating -2 micron material methylene iodide heavy mineral separation specific gravity of 3.3 (250 grams) sieve analysis (4 sieve sizes) 3.50 2.75 4.25 4.00 6.50 2.25 3.50 1.75 62.00 47.75 30.25 code code code code code B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 drying and blending humus drying and macerating vegetation dry ashing washing vegetation samples submitted in plastic bags, add 4.00 5.25 7.50 3.50 1.75
code S8
Disposal of pulps and reject to landfill site Monthly storage of reject after 60 days Monthly storage of pulps after 90 days Monthly storage of sieve rejects after 3 months
1A1 1A2 1A2-50 1A3-30 1A3-50 1A3-Ag **1A4 **1A4-1000 1A6 1A8 1E-Ag 8-Ag
Au Fire Assay-INAA (geochem) Au Fire Assay-AA (geochem) Au Fire Assay-AA (geochem) Au Fire Assay-Gravimetric (Assay) Au Fire Assay-Gravimetric (Assay) Au, Ag Fire Assay-Gravimetric (Assay) Au Fire Assay-Metallic Screen (Assay) Au Fire Assay-Metallic Screen (Assay) Au BLEG-ICP/MS (geochem) Au Aqua Regia-ICP-MS (geochem) Ag Aqua Regia-ICP (geochem) Ag Fire Assay-Gravimetric (assay)
1-20,000 ppb 5-3,000 ppb 5-3,000 ppb 0.03-1,000 g/mT 0.02-1,000 g/mT 0.03-1,000 g/mT (Au) 3-1,000 g/mT (Ag) 0.03 g/mT 0.03 g/mT 0.1-10,000 ppb 0.2-2,000 ppb 0.2-100 ppm 3-1,000 g/mT
15.25 13.00 14.75 16.75 18.00 19.25 71.50 95.25 44.00 14.50 5.00 13.75
Note: Use of 50 gram sample for fire assay may not provide optimum recovery. 1 oz/ton = 34.2857 grams/metric tonne.
When submitting organic samples for fire assay analysis, a 1.25/sample surcharge will be charged.
We participate in numerous proficiency testing programs including the CANMET PTP-MAL for ISO 17025, OREAS, GEOSTANDARDS, AMIS and USGS. Blanks duplicates and standards are reported in all sample batches.
When submitting samples for Gold and Silver analysis or Gold, Platinum, Palladium and Rhodium analysis, please try to ensure you send two-times the listed weight.
Sample size used for analysis can be varied. The price may be higher or lower depending on sample size. For gold and silver by INAA - see Codes 1D, 1D enhanced, 1EPI, 1EPI/MS, 1H or 1H2.
Gold, Platinum, Palladium and Rhodium - all ppb, except where noted
Code Method Sample Weight 1C-exploration 1C-EXP 2 1C-research 1C-Rhodium 1C-OES 8 Au Pt Pd Fire Assay-ICP/MS Fire Assay-ICP/MS Fire Assay-ICP/MS Fire Assay-ICP/MS Fire Assay-ICP/OES Fire Assay-ICP 30 g 30 g 30 g 30 g 30 g 30 g Au Pt Range Pd Rh 16.75 19.25 27.00 33.50 15.00 38.25 Price
2-30,000 1-30,000 1-30,000 1-30,000 0.5-30,000 0.5-30,000 1-30,000 0.1-30,000 0.1-30,000 5-10,000 2-30,000 5-30,000 5-30,000 0.001 0.001 0.001 1000 g/mT 1000 g/mT 1000 g/mT
2 -
0.1 1
5 1
0.2 1
5* 1
2 1
0.5 1
5 1
Notes: ** Code 1A4 or 1A4-1000 - A representative 500 gram or 1000 gram sample split is sieved at 100 mesh (150 micron), with assays performed on the entire +100 mesh fraction and two splits of the -100 mesh fraction. It is important not to overpulverize the sample too finely, as tests have shown gold will plate out on the mill and be lost. When assays have been completed on the coarse and fine portions of the bulk sample, a final assay is calculated based on the weight of each fraction. Price includes sample screening but not crushing and pulverizing. * Code 1B - Detection limits for Pt are increased with high Au/Pt ratios and limits for other elements will be affected by abnormally high Au, Sb and Cu content. Samples with high Au can be reanalyzed by Code 1C exploration or research. Zn concentrates are not amenable to the nickel sulphide fire assay. Au results by Code 1B1 or 1B2 can be low by nickel sulphide fire assay. For accurate Au values, please request Code 1C-exploration.
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Assay Products
Code 8 - Assay Products Assays provide quantitative determinations of elements in non-processed geological materials. Assays are usually required only when the client knows or suspects higher levels of metals in samples. Geochemical methods generally provide lower detection limits than assays. For lower levels, geochemical methods should be used. All assays are traceable to international reference standards. Prices listed in our fee schedule are for normal geologic materials and are not for metallurgical products. Metallurgical products such as heads and concentrates are handled separately to prevent contamination in the laboratory. These materials are charged at five times the prices listed in our fee schedule.
Element Alumina - Al2O3 Antimony - Sb Arsenic - As Barium (Instrumental) - Ba Barium (Gravimetric) - Ba Beryllium - Be Bismuth - Bi Boron - B Bromine - Br Cadmium - Cd Calcium (oxide) - CaO Cerium - Ce Chlorine - Cl Chromium - Cr Cobalt - Co Copper (total) - Cu Copper (CN soluble) Copper (Acid soluble) Copper (Ferric sulfate soluble) Copper (Sequential Oxide Analysis) Fluorine - F Gold - Au Gold-Silver (Au-Ag) Gallium - Ga Germanium - Ge Insolubles Iron (oxide) - Fe2O3 Lanthanum - La Lead (total) - Pb Lead (oxide) - PbO Lithium - Li Loss on ignition - LOI Mercury - Hg Manganese (oxide) - MnO Price 19.25 19.25 19.25 19.25 29.00 24.00 19.25 24.00 19.25 17.50 19.25 19.25 24.00 19.25 9.75 9.75 10.75 9.75 10.75 29.00 24.00 See Code 1A3 See Code 1A3-Ag 24.00 33.50 17.50 14.50 14.50 9.75 19.25 19.25 9.00 19.25 19.25 Element Magnesium (oxide) - MgO Moisture - H2O Molybdenum (total) - Mo Molybdenum (oxide) Molybdenum (sulfide) Nickel - Ni Nickel - Ni Sulphide Niobium - Nb Phosphorous (oxide) - P2O5 Platinum-Palladium-Gold (Pt-Pd-Au) Potassium (oxide) - K2O Rhenium - Re (Mo concentrates) Rhodium - Rh Selenium - Se Silicon (oxide) - SiO2 Silver - Ag Sodium (oxide) - Na2O Specific Gravity - S.G. Strontium - Sr Sulfur (Infrared) Sulfur (Gravimetric) - S Sulfate - SO4 Tantalum - Ta Tellurium - Te Thallium - Tl Thorium - Th Tin - Sn Titanium (oxide) - TiO2 Tungsten (oxide) - WO3 Uranium (oxide) - U3O8 Vanadium (oxide) - V2O5 Zinc (total) - Zn Zinc (oxide) - ZnO Price 19.25 9.75 9.75 19.25 19.25 9.75 19.25 19.25 19.25 38.25 19.25 36.50 See Code 1C-Rh 19.25 19.25 13.75 19.25 21.50 14.50 24.00 24.00 19.25 19.25 19.25 19.25 19.25 19.25 19.25 19.25 19.25 19.25 9.75 19.25
Code 8 - AR ICP - Assay package for base metals, aqua regia digestion
Copper - Cu Cobalt - Co Lead - Pb Nickel - Ni Zinc - Zn Silver - Ag Cadmium - Cd Mercury - Hg Iron - Fe Manganese - Mn
Code 8 - 4 Acid ICP - Assay package for base metals, 4 acid digestion
Copper - Cu Cobalt - Co Lead - Pb Nickel - Ni Zinc - Zn Silver - Ag Manganese - Mn Molybdenum - Mo Lithium - Li Cadmium - Cd Iron - Fe
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La Ce Pr Nd Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy Ho Er Tm Yb Lu
0.1 0.1 0.05 0.1 0.1 0.05 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.05 0.1 0.04
If samples contain >0.3% P2O5 then Nb2O5 and ZrO2 is recommended to be replaced by fusion XRF as ICP/MS results may be very low. Price: 17.50 Code 8 - XRF Nb2O5, ZrO2 & Ta2O5 Option Code 8 - F Option Price: 13.25
Price: 34.75, Volume discounts are available. Major Oxide Option: 17.50
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Rock-Eval 6 Pyrolysis
216.25 151.25
Fischer Assay-ASTM D3904 Free water - moisture (wt%) by oven drying Retort water (wt% and L/tonne) Oil yield (wt% and L/tonne) Gas yield (wt% and L/tonne) Spent shale (wt%) Gas average molecular weight Oil relative density GC Scan Elemental Analysis GC scan of shale gas to include as a minimum: H2, N2, CO, CO2, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5+ Total carbon, sulphur Total organic carbon Total oxygen Hydrogen Nitrogen Pyritic sulfur Sulfate sulfur Mercury Fluoride Mineral Identification A whole rock analysis is performed to provide chemical analysis of inorganic components of the rock. Near total digestion is performed and a full trace metal scan by ICP shall be conducted to include at least the following elements: Cu, Pb, Zn, Fe, W, Mo, Sn, In, Bi, Cd, Sb, F, Nb, Ta, Th, Cs, Y, As, Ag, U and V.
259.50 19.25 30.25 69.50 33.50 33.50 26.25 21.25 9.00 9.75 157.00 39.00 30.25
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Major and trace elements on ash: Elements and Detection Limits (ppm, except where noted) 0.01% Bi 0.4 In SiO2 0.01% Br 0.5 Ir Al2O3 Fe2O3 0.01% Ce 0.1 La MgO 0.01% Cd 0.5 Lu MnO 0.001% Co 1 Mo CaO 0.01% Cr 5 Nb 0.001% Cs 0.5 Nd TiO2 Cu 1 Ni Na2O5 0.01% 0.01% Dy 0.1 Pb K 2O 0.01% Er 0.1 Pr P2O5 LOI 0.01% Eu 0.05 Rb Ag 0.5 Ga 1 S As 0.5 Gd 0.1 Sb Au 2 ppb Ge 1 Sc Ba 3 Hf 0.2 Se Be 1 Ho 0.1 Sm
Price: 141.00 0.2 5 ppb 0.1 0.04 2 1 0.1 1 5 0.05 2 0.001% 0.2 0.1 3 0.1 Sn Sr Ta Tb Th Tl Tm U V W Y Yb Zn Zr 1 2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.05 0.1 5 1 2 0.1 1 4
Notes: For geochemical packages, see Code 1F2 for 4-Acid Digestion ICP or Code Ultratrace 7 for Peroxide Fusion ICP+ICP/MS. Multielement brine package is Code 6MB. Volume discounts are available.
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Rapid modal analysis for exploration samples. Unit sub-sample, represented by a 30 mm, epoxy-mounted, particulate section for MLA analysis. The price of one section is included in the basic modal cost. Sieve-sizing, including cyclosizing, or alternate, into discrete size fractions. Size reduction; dependant on mass of sample, study objective and as-received sample form. Collection and Validation of an Ore Mineral List for a new Project. Use of SEM in ad-hoc, manual mode. (SEM-EDS and photomicrography) Modal analysis of thin section. As above, but with grain size and association data. Analysis of coarsely crushed sample for the determination of mineral suite, proportions, grain size and association data. (duplicate sections) High-resolution option; involves analysing two size fractions and/or higher resolution measurement. Determination of discrete PGM mineralogy, speciation, grain size and association on ores, process samples and tailings. (per section) Determination of discrete PGM mineralogy, speciation, grain size and association on ores, process samples and tailings. (per section) Formal presentation and reporting of results, either in tabulated form or including discussion and interpretation. Usually a fixed % of experimental.
0.1 %*
267.50 39.00
Sizing Crushing/Milling Collection of Mineral Reference Standards List ANALYSIS/MEASUREMENT SEM Analysis Thin Section Analysis - Basic Thin Section Analysis - Advanced Ore Characterization - Standard
0.1 %**
943.00
Coarse Precious Metal Mineralogy Fine Precious Metal Mineralogy (High Resolution) REPORTING Reporting
Grain Size of > 1.5 microns Grain Size of < 1.5 microns
220.00
440.00
By quotation
* Unit cost based on a single polished section. (Discounts available for batch submissions) ** Depends on target grade and complexity of mineralogy.
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1 2 0.01% 0.3 1
0.5
0.02% *1 0.1
0.2 0.02%
5 0.05% 5 50
*1 2
*1 2
30 +0.01%+0.01% 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 5 0.1 0.05% 0.1% 1 0.5 0.1 0.5 *0.1
0.5 4 4 4 0.2 50
*1
*1
*0.01% *0.01% *0.01% *0.01% 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.01 3 *0.01 1 *1 *1 *1 *0.1 5 *2 *2 *1 *0.5 1 *0.02 1 1 1 1 0.01 *0.1 *0.1 0.2 *0.1 0.01% *0.01% *0.01% *0.01% *0.01% *10 *0.02 *0.1 *0.1 1 *0.1 1 1 (5 ppb) (5 ppb) (5 ppb) (5 ppb) (5 ppb) (5 ppb) *0.1 *0.02 5 ppb *0.01% *0.01% *0.01% *0.01% 0.5 *1 *10 0.5 *0.1 0.05 *0.1 *0.01% *0.01% *0.01% *0.01% *2 *2 *1 *5 *1 1 *2 *2 *2 *1 *0.01 0.01% *0.01% *0.001% *0.001% *0.001% *0.1 5 *0.02 20 *1 *1 *1 *1 *0.1 *0.001% *0.001% *0.001% 2 2 2 2 *0.01 *0.1 15 *0.1 0.001 +0.01% +0.01% +0.01% +0.01% 0.1 *10 *5 *2 *0.02 0.1 *1 *0.1 *1 *0.1 3 *0.1 0.1 *0.1 0.02% *10 *5 *0.05 0.05% *1 *1 *1 *0.5 0.5 *0.05 0.5 *0.1 *1 *1 0.02 0.2 *0.1 *2 *2 *0.02 *0.01% *0.01% *0.01% *0.1 0.5 10 *0.1 *1 *1 *1 *1 1 *10 *1 *10 *0.1 *1 *1 *1 *0.01 0.2 *0.1 50 *1 *1 *1 *2 *0.1 *1 *1 *1 *0.1 17.50 9.25 9.75 10.50 10.50 17.05 0.5
0.5 1%
*0.01%
(5 ppb)
0.01%
0.01% 1 1 0.01%
1 0.001% 3
+0.01%
0.01%
2 *1 1 13.50
50 1 0.1 0.5 0.01% 0.01% 0.3 0.3 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 *0.1 *0.1 0.2 0.2 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% *1 0.1 *0.1 0.1 1 1 1 1 1 (5 ppb) (5 ppb) (5 ppb) *0.1 0.2 5 ppb 5 ppb 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.5 0.5 1 1 0.5 0.05 0.05 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 1 1 1 1 1 1 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% *0.1 5 5 1 1 1 0.001% 0.001% 0.001% 3 3 3 *0.1 15 15 0.001 +0.01% +0.01% +0.01% 5 0.1 0.1 4 0.1 0.1 3 3 0.1 0.1 0.01% *1 1 1 1 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 2 0.2 0.2 5 0.05 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% *0.1 *10 0.5 0.5 2 2 2 *5 1 1 *1 *1 *1 0.2 0.2 1 1 1 *5 *1 15.25 25.00 35.50
*1 0.1 0.02 0.01% 0.1 *0.1 0.1 *0.5 0.05 0.2 *0.1 *0.1 *0.05 *0.01% 0.1 *0.1 0.1 *0.1 (5 ppb) *0.1 0.1 0.01% *0.1 0.5 *0.1 0.01% 1 0.1 0.01% *0.1 *0.1 0.5 0.5 *0.1 0.2 0.001 0.1 0.1 *0.1 *1 0.2 *0.1 *0.1 0.1 *0.1 0.05 *0.1 0.1 1 *0.1 *0.1 *0.1 0.2 *1 19.25
*0.05 *0.01%
*1 1 (5 ppb)
0.01% 0.1 *0.1 0.01% 1 0.2 0.01% *0.1 0.5 0.5 0.2
* Partial extraction only ** Hg add on by cold vapour FIMS (CODE 1G), add 7.50
Elements in brackets are optional - see notes, page 10-11 + only sulphide sulphur is extracted
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Code 1EPI The Au+14 group of elements provides a high quality, low cost package for epithermal gold exploration [by INAA (Au, As, Sb, Ba, Hg and W), aqua regia ICP (base metals and sulphur) and optional cold vapour FIMS (Hg)]. A sample of ~30 g is used for Au analysis. An enhanced package (Code 1EPI enhanced) with better detection limits for Au (2 ppb) and As (0.5 ppm) also is available for an additional 2.25 per sample. (35 g required). Sulphur (+) from barite will not be reported. If total S is required, see Code 4F-S. See Code 1E for notes on base metals.
Ultratrace 6 Ultratrace 7 Ag Al As B Ba Be Bi Ca Cd Ce Co Cr Cs Cu Dy Er Eu Fe Ga Gd Ge Hf Ho In K La Li Lu Mg Mn Mo Na Nb Nd Ni P Pb Pr Rb Re S Sb Sc Se Si Sm Sn Sr Ta Tb Te Th Tl Ti Tm U V W Y Yb Zn Zr Price 0.05 0.01% 0.1 1 0.1 0.02 0.01% 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.5 0.05 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.05 0.01% 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.01% 0.1 0.5 0.1 0.01% 1 0.1 0.001% 0.1 0.1 0.5 0.001% 0.5 0.1 0.2 0.001 0.01% 0.1 1 0.1 0.1 1 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.05 0.0005% 0.1 0.1 1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 1 29.25 10 0.01% 5 10 3 3 2 0.01% 2 0.8 0.2 30 0.1 2 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.05% 0.2 0.1 0.7 10 0.2 0.2 0.1% 0.4 3 0.01% 3 1 2 0.4 10 0.005% 0.8 0.1 0.4 0.01% 2 0.8 0.01% 0.1 0.5 3 0.2 0.1 6 0.1 0.1 0.01% 0.1 0.1 5 0.7 0.1 0.1 30 33.00
1. AQUA REGIA DIGESTION - This leach uses a combination of concentrated hydrochloric and nitric acids to leach sulphides, some oxides and some silicates. Mineral phases which are hardly (if at all) attacked include barite, zircon, monazite, sphene, chromite, gahnite, garnet, ilmenite, rutile and cassiterite. The balance of silicates and oxides are only slightly to moderately attacked, depending on the degree of alteration. Generally, but not always, most base metals and gold are usually dissolved if the sample is ground finely enough. 2. TOTAL DIGESTION - This acid attack is the most vigorous used in geochemistry. It will employ hydrochloric, nitric, perchloric and hydrofluoric acids. Even with this digestion, certain minerals (barite, gahnite, chromite and cassiterite) may not go into solution. Other minerals including zircon, sphene and magnetite may not be totally dissolved. Most other silicates will be dissolved, however some elements will be erratically volatilized, including Si, As, Sb, Cr, U and Au. Total digestions cannot be used for accurate determinations of REE, Ta, Nb, As, Sb, Sn, Hf, Cr, Au and Si. 3. FUSION TECHNIQUE - The most aggressive fusion technique employs a lithium metaborate/tetraborate fusion. The resulting molten bead is rapidly digested in a weak nitric acid solution. The fusion ensures that the entire sample is dissolved. It is only with this attack that major oxides including SiO2 , REE and other high field strength elements are put into solution. High sulphide bearing rocks may require different treatment, but can still be adequately analyzed. NOTE: Results from aqua regia or total digestions may be lab dependent or lab operator dependent. Actlabs has automated this aspect of digestion using a microprocessor designed hotbox to accurately reproduce digestion conditions every time.
Code 1EPI/MS - The Au+23 group of elements is similar to Code 1EPI but includes a suite of elements by ICP/MS to provide virtually all elements used for epithermal gold exploration. The multielement acid attack will only dissolve the soluble forms of barium, while INAA will provide the total barium concentration. The total Ba to soluble Ba ratio will be a direct indicator of barite concentration. Code 1EPI/MS Enhanced is available which offers Au - 2 ppb, As - 0.5 ppm, Sb - 0.1 ppm for an additional 2.50 per sample (35 g required). See Code 1E for notes on base metals. Code 1D - The sample is encapsulated, irradiated and measured in a multielement mode by INAA for Au+34 elements. The elements in this package are determined non-destructively and the total metals help the geologist determine rock types, alteration and pathfinder elements. The 30 g aliquot provides a representative sample size for gold analysis (0.5 to 30 g required). Code 1D enhanced - This INAA package is similar to Code 1D but has enhanced detection limits. This package has become very popular for rock, soil, lake sediment and stream sediment samples (0.5 to 30 g required). Code 1E - This package determines a base metal suite and sulphide sulphur by an aqua regia extraction with an ICP/OES finish. If accuracy better than +/- 10-15% is required for higher level samples we recommend assays (Code 8) (+/- 3%) for Cu, Zn and Ni over 10,000 ppm and certainly over 50,000 ppm. Assays are also recommended for Pb >5000 ppm and Ag >100 ppm due to potential solubility problems. Values exceeding these limits are estimates and are provided for information only. (0.5 g of sample required). Prices: first element 6.00; each additional element 2.50. Code 1E1 - This analytical package uses the same digestion as Code 1E. The same comments apply as in Code 1E for base metals. In addition, a variety of other elements are obtained non-quantitatively since chromite, barite, silicates, magnetite, sphene and some other mineral phases are not soluble with this digestion. Zinc in gahnite or sphene will not be soluble in aqua regia and all Ni in silicate phases may not be totally leachable. (0.5 g of sample required). Code1E2, 1E3 - These are similar to Code 1E1, but offer an enhanced list of analytes. (0.5 g of sample is required). Code 1F, 1F2 - These packages uses a near total digestion employing HF, HClO4, HNO3 and HCl to get as much of the sample into solution as possible without fusing the sample. The resulting metals are determined by ICP/OES. Sulphide sulphur is included. The sulphur associated with barite will not be dissolved. Other phases which may not be totally digested include zircon, monazite, sphene, gahnite, chromite, magnetite, barite, cassiterite, ilmenite and rutile. The same comments apply as in Code 1E for base metals. (0.25 g of sample required). Code ULTRATRACE-1 - This partial extraction is analyzed by ICP/MS to provide lower detection limits. Upper limits are up to 20,000 times the detection limits. Au is semi-quantitative. (0.5 g of sample is required). Code ULTRATRACE-2 - This combines ULTRATRACE-1 with Code 1E2 to provide a few additional elements from the ICP/OES as well as extend the upper limits of the ULTRATRACE-2 elements. Au is semi-quantitative. (0.5 g of sample is required). Code 1H Au+49 - This package provides a trace element scan for virtually all types of economic mineralization. It also provides useful information on alteration, rock types, and pathfinder elements. The Code 1D enhanced (INAA) and Code 1F (4-acid digestion ICP technique) provide 49 elements. The elements determined by INAA are Au, As, Ba, Br, Ce, Co, Cr, Cs, Eu, Fe, Hf, Hg, Ir, La, Lu, Na, Nd, Rb, Sb, Sc, Se, Sm, Sn, Ta, Th, Tb, U, W and Yb. The remaining elements are determined by the 4 acid ICP (Code 1F above) technique. SiO2 is not analyzed due to volatilization. (0.75 - 35 g required depending on sample size you wish to be analyzed for Au). Code 1H2 Au+53 - This package is similar to Code 1H but also uses ICP/MS on an acid digest solution to obtain additional elements. If Au is important, a larger sample size (up to 35 g) should be submitted. Code ULTRATRACE-3 - This combines INAA, 4-acid digestion ICP and ICP/MS analysis to provide the most comprehensive near total metal package available using an acid digestion. Note that this package is not suitable for chrondrite plots as not all REE are quantitatively extracted from zircon, monazite, etc. (1.0 to 35 g of sample required). Code ULTRATRACE-4 - Near total digestion employing an ICP/MS finish (0.5 g of sample required) This digestion may not be completely total if resistate minerals are present. As, Sb and Cr may be partially volatilized. Code ULTRATRACE-5 - Combines INAA with a 4-acid digestion (HF, HClO4, HNO3 and HCl) to attempt to give as total metal as is possible with acids. Some of the resistate elements are provided by INAA. Code ULTRATRACE-6 - Combines the 4-acid digestion (HF, HClO4, HNO3 and HCl) with analysis by ICP and ICP/MS. Resistate minerals are not digested. Code ULTRATRACE-7 - Combines a sodium peroxide Fusion with ICP and ICP/MS. All metals are solubilized
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INAA 4A-expl
INAA WRA-ICP Trace Element WRA+trace Trace Element WRA+trace WRA-XRF XRF 4A-research 4B 4B2-std 4Litho 4B2 -research 4Lithoresearch 4C 4C Laterite 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.003% 0.01%
0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.001% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.001% 0.01% (0.5+) (0.5++) (2 ppb++) 3 1 (10+) (0.5++) (0.5+) (1++) (5++) (1++) (1+)
0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.001% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.001% 0.01% 0.5 5 (0.5++) (2 ppb++) 3 1 0.4 (0.5++) (0.5+) 1 20 (5++) 0.5 10 (1+)
0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.001% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.001% 0.01% 0.5 5 (0.5++) (2 ppb++) 3 1 0.1 (0.5++) (0.5+) 1 20 (5++) 0.1 10 (1+) 1 0.5 0.1 0.1 (5 ppb++) 2 0.2 20 (1+) 5 1 (100+) 0.2 1 (0.1++) (3++) 1 2 0.01 0.05 0.05 0.01 5 0.5 0.5 30 (1+) 1 0.05 0.05 0.01 0.05 0.01 0.005 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.005 0.01 0.002 92.50 78.50
0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.001% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.003% 0.01%
5 2 5 ppb 100
2 1 2 ppb 20
5*
0.5 5 ppb 5 0.01% 100 20 0.2 0.1 3 500 1 0.5 0.5 3 40 0.2 3 5 0.1 0.1 0.5
0.2 2 ppb 2 0.001% 50 10 0.1 0.01 0.5 100 0.3 0.1 0.1 1 10 0.05 1 (0.01 1 0.01 0.05 (0.01 0.1 (0.01 (0.01 (0.01 (0.01 0.05 0.01 57.25 54.50
() Optional elements, see Code 4A (++) Optional elements by INAA, Code 4BINAA (+) Optional elements by multiacid digestion ICP, Code 4B1
) ) ) ) )
(0.5+) 1 20 (5++) 0.5 10 (1+) (0.01%++) 1 1 (1++) 0.2 0.2 (5 ppb++) (5 ppb++) (5++) 2 (0.01%++) 1 (1+) 20 (1+) (5+) 5 (20++) 2 (100+) (100+) (0.2++) 0.5 (0.2++) 1 (0.1++) (3++) (3++) 1 2 2 (0.5++) 0.1 (0.2++) 0.1 0.1 (0.5++) 0.1 5 5 (1++) 1 2 1 (1+) 30 (1+) 4 5 (0.5++) 0.1 (3++) 0.1 0.05 (5++) 0.1 (0.1++) 0.1 (0.2++) 0.05 0.1 (0.5++) 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.05 (0.2++) 0.1 (0.05++) 0.01 47.75 43.00
(0.5+) 1 20 (5++) 0.1 10 (1+) (0.01%++) 1 1 1 0.5 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.1 (5 ppb++) (5 ppb++) 2 2 (0.01%++) 1 0.2 20 (1+) 20 (1+) 5 5 2 1 (100+) (100+) 0.5 (0.2++) 0.2 1 (0.1++) (0.1++) (3++) (3++) 1 1 2 2 0.1 0.01 0.1 0.05 0.1 0.05 0.1 0.01 5 5 1 0.5 2 0.5 30 (1+) 30 (1+) 4 1 0.1 0.05 0.1 0.05 0.05 0.01 0.1 0.05 0.1 0.01 0.05 0.005 0.1 0.01 0.1 0.01 0.1 0.01 0.1 0.01 0.1 0.01 0.05 0.005 0.1 0.01 0.04 0.002 76.50 67.00
1* 4** 5** 2*
5 2*
5 ** 2* 5** 5*
33.50 29.00
65.00 55.50
34.50 30.00
42.00 37.00
Notes: Code 4A - Both the exploration and research grades are determined by INAA. A minimum sample weight of 2 g is recommended. REE chondrite plots are provided at no charge with the research grade or at 1.50 per sample for the exploration grade. For elements indicated with (Code 4A RES/MS) by fusion ICP/MS, add 27.00. Codes 4B, 4B2-STD, 4B2-RESEARCH, 4LITHO, 4LITHORESEARCH - Actlabs has developed a lithium metaborate/tetraborate fusion ICP Whole Rock Package Code 4B and a trace element ICP/MS package Code 4B2 which is unique for scope of elements and detection limits. The two packages are combined for Code 4Litho and Code 4Lithoresearch. The quality of whole rock data in Code 4B meets or exceeds quality of data by fusion XRF Code 4C, the old standard in whole rock analysis. The fusion process ensures total metals particularly for elements like REE in resistate phases. (This may not be the case for acid digestions, particularly for heavy rare earths and other elements contained in refractory minerals like zircon, sphene, monazite, chromite, gahnite and several other phases. If refractory minerals are not digested, a bias may occur for certain REE and HFSE with acid digestions). Quality of data is exceptional and can be used for the most exacting applications. The trace element package by ICP/MS, Codes 4B2-STD or 4B2RESEARCH, on the fusion solution provides research quality data whether using standard or research detection limits. Eu determinations are semiquantitative in samples having extremely high Ba concentrations (greater than 1%). This package is intended primarily for unmineralized samples. Mineralized samples can be analyzed, however, data may be semiquantitative for chalcophile elements (Ag, As, Bi, Co, Cu, Mo, Ni, Pb, Sb, Sn, W and Zn). When quantitative values for the chalcophile elements are required on mineralized samples, please indicate as Code 4B2-STDQUANT, 4B2-RESEARCHQUANT, 4LITHOQUANT or 4LITHORESEARCHQUANT, and a surcharge of 20.50 per sample will apply. A minimum sample weight of 5 g is required. Elements with (+) are available (Code 4B1) for an additional 8.25 per sample. Those indicated with (++) are available by INAA (Code 4B-INAA) for an additional 14.75 per sample. Please add 0.5 to 30 g depending on sample size you prefer to analyze for Au with this option. Values on replicates and standards are provided at no cost, as are REE plots. Code 4C, 4C Laterite - The tried and true fusion XRF whole rock package. Samples containing high barite or high sulphide (greater than 1%) should be analyzed with Code 4B. A minimum sample weight of 3 g is required. We reserve the right to change analytical method to Code 4B if required by the sample composition. Code 4C1 - This XRF pressed pellet method requires a minimum sample weight of 6 g. The XRF pressed pellet method is only suitable for low metal content of below 1% for each element listed. Prices: 1st element - 9.75; each additional - 3.50; ** lot - 17.50; * lot 17.50. Each element not in * or **, add 3.50 per element. Code 4E - This unique package uses ICP, INAA, ICP/MS and XRF technologies to completely characterize geological samples. Two different grades of analysis (exploration and research) are provided depending upon your requirements. This package is not suitable for analyzing concentrates or mill products. A minimum sample weight of 5 g is required). Code 4E Options Ga, Pb, Sn, Nb and Rb (Code 4E-XRF) indicated by (***) by Pressed Pellet XRF add 17.50. This package can be added to Code 4E exploration or Code 4E research (please add 6 g of sample). The Code 4E ICP/MS add-on option (detection limits indicated by +++) can only be added to Code 4E research grade at an additional cost of 29.00. Any selections from Code 4F can be added to Code 4E exploration or research Code 4F - Other analyses associated with WRA (can be added to any Code 4 package). Add 1 gram for each option chosen.
FeO (0.1%) by Titration S (0.01%) by Infrared SO4 (0.3%) by Infrared Cl (0.01%) by INAA Hg by Cold Vapour FIMS F (0.01%) by ISE 14.75 14.75 19.25 21.25 7.50 12.00 CO2 (0.01%) by Coulometry H2O +/- (0.1%) by Gravimetric C, S (0.01%) by Infrared B (0.5 ppm) by PGNAA B (2 ppm) by PGNAA N (total) Thermal Conductivity 14.75 19.25 19.25 27.00 17.50 33.50
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Base Metal Ash Package Ash Package Vegetation Vegetation Vegetation Digestion ICP/MS Unashed Unashed Aqua Regia-ICP ICP/MS Au+Pt+Pd HR-ICP/MS Code 2C1 Code 2D Code 2E Code 2F (all ppb) Code 2F-PGE 0.2 0.2 2 1 5 3 0.005 0.05 0.1% 0.01 0.01 0.01 1 0.001 0.2 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.01% 0.1 0.01 0.1 0.01 0.001 1 ppb 0.2 2 3 5 ppb 5 3 0.08 0.05 0.1% 0.01 0.01 0.01 10 0.001 0.2 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.01% 0.1 0.01 0.1 0.01 0.001 1 ppb 0.01% 0.002 0.5 0.001 0.01% 0.1 0.1 0.01% 0.005 0.002 5 0.1 0.002 2 ppb 3 ppb 0.01 0.1 ppb 10 ppb 0.02 0.5 10 0.2% 0.001 1 0.1 0.001 0.001 0.01 0.001 1 0.001 0.001 0.001 10 0.5 0.001 0.001 1 0.5 29.00 1 5 0.1 200 1 ppm 0.1 1 2 ppm 0.1 0.5 0.5 10 0.1 20 0.05 0.05 0.1 0.5 ppm 0.5 1 10 2 5 0.01 0.1 0.2 ppb 0.01% 0.002 0.5 0.001 0.01% 0.1 0.1 0.01% 0.005 0.002 5 0.1 0.002 10 ppm 0.2 5 0.2 0.5 ppm 10 1 10 ppm 0.5 0.2 0.1 ppm 10 0.5 0.2 ppb 0.1 ppb 10 0.1 0.1 ppb 0.2 ppb 0.2 1 0.2 ppm 0.1 40 20 0.1 0.02 1 5 20 0.5 0.05 1 10 5 0.2 0.4 0.2 ppm 5 53.75 100.25
2 1 1 ppb 100
1 0.5% 1 1 1 0.5
1 0.2% 3 1 1 0.5 1
0.2 0.05%
0.05 0.005%
0.01 0.05%
0.5 0.5
0.05 0.05
0.5 1
0.5 100 3 10
0.05 1 0.3 2
2 10 5 50
1 1
20
0.02 0.5 1 0.2% 0.001 0.1 0.001 0.001 0.01 0.001 1 0.001 0.001 0.001 1 0.5 0.001 0.001 1 0.5 23.25
Code 2A - Humus Code 2B - Vegetation INAA provides a very cost effective, rapid means of analyzing humus or vegetation to very low detection limits for gold and many other elements useful for geochemical exploration. The organic material is dried below 60C, macerated and a 15 g aliquot is compressed into a briquette and analyzed using Code 2A or Code 2B depending on whether the material is purely organic (Code 2B) or contains mineral matter (Code 2A). These briquettes are irradiated and their gamma ray spectra are measured and quantified. The advantages of this technique are simplicity (less chance of human error and contamination, ashing is costly and the results in loss of gold) and INAA is the technique with ultimate sensitivity for gold and other trace elements. Prices listed in Codes 2A and 2B are for standard 15 g briquettes. Selected elements may be available at lower costs. Code 2C - Vegetation Ash INAA Code 2C1 - Vegetation Ash-ICP/OES Code 2D - Vegetation Ash-ICP/MS Some geologists prefer ashing samples at low temperature (480C) and determining metals on the ash. This may be advantageous, particularly if base metals are also required for your gold project or for base metal exploration. Note when samples are ashed, there may be volatile loss of certain elements (Au, As, Br, Hg, Cd, etc). Results are reported on an ash weight basis. Code 2D uses a proprietary acid digestion on the ash followed by ICP/MS and extends the list of elements which are available. Not all elements may be total. This package can be quite useful for diamond exploration. Prices for Code 2C1 for single element is 5.00 with each additional element costing 2.25. Code 2E This package is similar to Code 2D but requires a different digestion of the plant ash to obtain Au, Pt and Pd to low levels. This method has been shown to be very effective for PGE exploration. Code 2F Dry vegetation samples are dissolved in acid and analyzed by High Resolution ICP/MS. Code 2F-PGE Actlabs has developed a new package capable of detecting the PGE in vegetation at the sub-ppb level by microwave digestion, ion exchange and High Resolution ICP/MS. This method eliminates interferences. Actlabs only ashes vegetation in dedicated vegetation ashing furnaces to avoid contamination.
1 9.50
Why HMC?
HMC Thermal Code 3A Ag As Au Ba Br Ca Cd Ce Co Cr Cs Cu Eu Fe Hf Hg Ir La Lu Mn Mo Na Nd Ni Pb Rb S Sb Sc Se Sm Sr Ta Tb Th U W Yb Zn Prices: Small vial (2 g) Large vial (60 g) 16.00 21.50 9.50 Medium vial (20 g) 18.00 0.2 0.1 20 0.1 0.2% 1 2 0.5 0.5 4 0.2 200 1 50 100 20 0.05% 10 200 1 2 0.2 0.02% 1 5 50 ppb 1 0.05 2 2 3 5 10 2 1 5 2 5 ppb 200 5 1% 0.5 HMC Base Metals Code 3C 0.2
Heavy minerals can be concentrated from glacial till samples or from stream sediments. The theory behind the use of heavy mineral concentrates relies on the fact that by concentrating the heavy mineral fraction from the sample, the dilutant light minerals which may obscure an anomaly derived from a deposit are eliminated, providing a clearer picture. This allows the minerals to be examined under a binocular microscope, SEM or electron microprobe for particle shape or composition. Particle shape of gold grains will commonly identify distance to source. Very abraded grains may have travelled a good distance whereas delicate grains are probably more local. Similarly for diamond exploration, the presence of certain mineral phases may indicate distance to source kimberlites. Bulk analysis of heavy minerals provides a rapid, low cost method to screen large volumes of samples. Samples with appropriate chemistry can then be further evaluated as the INAA technique is non-destructive. Heavy mineral concentrates are usually prepared by tabling or wet sieving a very large sample of till or stream sediments (up to 20 kg may be routine). The heavy mineral concentrate collected at this stage is then further processed with heavy liquids using methylene iodide (SG = 3.3). The resultant concentrate then is separated into magnetic and non-magnetic fractions and it is the non-magnetic fraction which is usually analyzed. In some cases more elaborate separations include separating paramagnetic fractions and sieving to various particle sizes before analysis. This may provide further insight into identifying the source of the heavy minerals. Both gold and diamond mines have been discovered using this technology.
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Hydrogeochemistry
All detection limits are in g/L except where noted.
ICP/MS Ag Al As Au B Ba Be Bi Ca Cd Ce Co Cr Cs Cu Dy Er Eu Fe Ga Gd Ge Hf Hg Ho In Ir K La Li Lu Mg Mn Mo Na 0.2 2 0.03 1 ** 0.1 0.1 0.3 700 0.01 0.001 0.005 0.5 0.001 0.2 0.001 0.001 0.001 10 0.01 0.001 0.01 0.001 (0.006+) 0.001 0.001 30 0.001 1 0.001 2 0.1 0.1 5 ICP/OES 5 0.1 mg/L 30 PGE HR-ICP/MS HR-ICP/MS 0.002 0.5 0.02 0.1 ng/L 20 2 20 0.1 mg/L 2 30 2 20 2 0.1 0.01 0.001 0.001 5 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.01 0.001 0.05 0.0005 0.00005 0.00005 1 0.001 0.00005 0.001 0.00005 0.05 0.00001 0.0001 1 ng/L 0.1 mg/L 0.05 mg/L 0.1 mg/L 0.01 mg/L 5 0.1 mg/L 1 0.001 0.05 0.00005 0.2 0.05 0.005 5 Au HR-ICP/MS Nb Nd Ni Os P Pb Pr Pd Pt Rb Re Rh Ru S Sb Sc Se Si Sm Sn Sr Ta Tb Te Th Ti Tl Tm U V W Y Yb Zn Zr ICP/MS 0.005 0.001 0.3 0.002 0.01 0.001 ICP/OES PGE HR-ICP/MS HR-ICP/MS 0.0001 0.0001 0.05 Au HR-ICP/MS
0.005 0.00005
0.005 0.5 ng/L 3 0.01 1 0.2 200 0.001 0.1 0.04 0.001 0.001 0.1 0.001 0.1 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.1 0.02 0.003 0.001 0.5 0.01 1 mg/L 10 20 0.1 mg/L 10 10
0.005 0.0001
0.001 0.01 5 0.0005 0.01 0.01 0.0005 0.00002 0.001 0.00002 0.01 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001 0.001 0.001 0.0005 0.00005 0.5 0.001 ** Optional element + Hg - cold vapour - FIMS
0.01 mg/L
10 10 10 0.05 mg/L 10 10 10 5
Code 6 is applicable only to natural waters with low total dissolved solid content (<0.05%). We must reanalyze samples with >25ppm Na, K and Sr and >100 ppm of Ca, Mg and Si if quantitative numbers are required for these elements (Code 6-ICP/OES Overrange 16.50). Any individual cations greater than the limit above will be reported as (>) unless the ICP/OES option is chosen. Samples submitted under all Code 6 packages (with exception of Code 6 Dissolved and Code 6 Total Recoverable mentioned below) will be analyzed on the supernatant portion of waters as received, acidified to pH <2 without filtration or digestion. The Code 6 Dissolved package includes filtration with 0.45 filters while the Code 6 Total Recoverable Natural Waters package include water digestion according to EPA protocols. Samples will be analyzed on the supernatant portion of waters as received, acidified to pH <2 without filtration. Analysis of waste waters and other solutions are available, but at varying costs. Please inquire. Samples submitted as natural waters, but with elevated total dissolved solids (TDS >0.05%) will be charged as marine waters. Waters from experimental studies should be analyzed as Code 6 EXPER. Detection limits for samples with high dissolved solids such as marine waters or brines, may be elevated by a factor of 10-1000. ACTLABS has a High Resolution Magnetic Sector ICP/MS (Finnegan Mat ELEMENT 2). This instrument allows detection of most elements one to two orders of magnitude lower than conventional quadrupole ICP/MS. In addition, use of high resolution technology eliminates most interferences. Code 6 HR-ICP/MS provides better detection limits than Code 6 ICP/MS. Other elements are also available with 1-2 orders of magnitude lower detection limits than Code 6 ICP/MS. Many elements can be analyzed on brines to low detection limits by eliminating the matrix. This is indicated as Code 6 Ion exchange. Please inquire.
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Hydrogeochemistry
Code 6 - Hydrogeochemistry
Code 6 - Natural Waters with low TDS (<0.05%) 1-50 samples as received Code 6 - Natural Waters with low TDS (<0.05%) 51+ samples as received Code 6 - Total Recoverable Natural Waters with low TDS (<0.05%) 1-50 samples Code 6 - Total Recoverable Natural Waters with low TDS (<0.05%) 51+ samples Code 6 - Dissolved Natural Waters with low TDS (<0.05%) 1-50 samples Code 6 - Dissolved Natural Waters with low TDS (<0.05%) 51+ samples Code 6 MB - Marine Water, Brines or other aqueous solutions with TDS > 0.05% Code 6 ICP/OES Overrange - Overrange elements reanalyzed by ICP/OES Code 6 ICP/OES - Hydrogeochemistry ICP/OES for 36 elements Code 6 Hg - Hg(+) option on separate sample by FIMS Code 6 Boron - Boron add-on by ICP/MS Code 6 EXPER - Where % RSDs are required (1-4 elements only) Code 6 ENVIR - Where Chain-of Custody for legal defense is required Code 6 Ion Exchange - Separating base metals from brines Code 6 INAA - Gold analysis by INAA on activated charcoal Code 6 Au HR-ICP/MS - Au by High Resolution ICP/MS Code 6 HR-ICP/MS - Water analysis by High Resolution ICP/MS Code 6 PGE HR-ICP/MS - PGE by High Resolution ICP/MS Code 6 Acidify - With ultrapure nitric to pH <2 37.50 32.50 53.75 49.00 53.75 49.00 64.25 add 16.50 21.25 add 20.50 add 6.00 52.50 67.00 81.25 36.75 52.50 44.00 95.25 3.50
Fluoride (F) Chloride (Cl) Bromide (Br) Nitrite (NO2) Nitrate (NO3) Phosphate (PO4) Sulphate (SO4)
Code 6C
pH Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Conductivity Salinity Acidity Turbidity Oil and Grease (Total) Oil and Grease (Mineral) Oil and Grease (Vegetable) Reactive Silica Total Phosphorous NH3 + NH4 Colour Ra-226 Perchlorate (EPA 331.0) 6.50 19.25 17.50 6.50 17.50 17.50 9.75 47.75 33.50 33.50 19.25 14.75 29.00 14.75 119.25 190.50 Radioactivity (gross alpha-beta) Hardness (must also do Code 6 ICP/OES) Cyanide (Total CN) Cyanide (Free CN) Cyanide (Weak Acid Dissociable - WAD CN) Total organic carbon (TOC) Biological oxygen demand (BOD) Chemical oxygen demand (COD) Total kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN) Total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) - heavy oil Total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) - gas/diesel Dissolved oxygen (DO) Alkalinity (CaCO3) [includes carbonate (CO3) & bicarbonate (HCO3)] Microbiology (E.coli, Total Coliforms, Fecal Coliforms, Heterotrophic Plate Count) BTEX (Benzene Toluene Ethylbenzene Xylene) 94.75 9.75 29.00 29.00 29.00 29.00 29.00 29.00 29.00 76.50 95.25 24.00 17.50 33.50 34.75
Metal Speciation in Water Our research activities over the last few years have allowed us to link the capillary electrophoresis and HPLC techniques to conventional ICP/MS or High Resolution ICP/MS. Using as little as 5 g/L of solution, we can conveniently speciate a number of metals for their inorganic or organic metal species. This allows determination of a number of metal species sequentially. ACTLABS can consult on the best ways to preserve samples for speciation analysis.
Pore Water Extraction (from sediment core) As speciation (As 3+, As 5+, MMA, DMA, Arsenobetaine) Sn speciation (Tripropylpentyl; Tributylpentyl; Dibutyldipentyl; Monobutyl,tripentyl; Monophenyl,tripentyl; Diphenyl,tripentyl; Triphenyl,tripentyl) Fe Speciation (Fe3+, Fe 2+) Se Speciation (Se 6+, Se4+, Se-Methionine, Se-Cystine) Cr Speciation (Cr 3+, Cr6+) Note - Minimum of 10 samples. 95.25 166.50 On request 90.50 166.50 90.50
Helpful Hints The conventional method of preservation of water for analysis is 0.2% (2 mL/L) of concentrated ultra pure nitric acid. This may be inadequate in alkaline environments. The acid should be added only after the sample has been collected, and not as precharged acid in bottles which may leach metals from the bottle. When filling the bottle, it should be rinsed with the sample water twice before retaining the sample. It should then be acidified. A test of pH using pH paper will indicate if the pH after acidification is adequate (pH 2). Depending on the sample composition, preservation with nitric may invalidate Ag, As, Br and I analyses. Preservation with acetic acid should be used in that case, however acetic acid can invalidate results for Cr. Some customers do not add any stabilizing agents, since this has the potential for adding trace contaminants to the samples and causing analytical problems. A study conducted by the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) has indicated that low cost, high-density screw cap polyethylene bottles (rinsed with water) are best. We require 30 mL of water for analysis. Conventional wisdom recommends storage at 4C. Studies by the GSC indicate that this may not be necessary where samples are acidified < pH 2. Samples for Hg should be preserved with 0.5% BrCl as the GSC study indicates the conventional preservation method of K2Cr2O7 in 0.1% HNO3 may be inadequate to keep Hg in solution. We require 30 mL of water for Hg. Do not freeze water as it will cause precipitation of some elements. Samples should be shipped to the lab as soon as possible for analysis. Stability tests indicate most samples are stable for at least 30 days and can be stable for a year or more (British Columbia Geological Survey) even when stored at room temperature. Gold unfortunately is not stable and will be adsorbed onto the sides of the bottle within a short period of time (hours). Addition of activated charcoal sachets can collect the gold which can then be analyzed by INAA. Further information is available from ACTLABS on request. Samples for ion chromatography should not be preserved at all. Code 6 HR-ICP/MS method removes these metals from the plastic bottle and puts it back into solution for analysis directly by HR-ICP/MS.
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Sample Type and Survey Design: It is highly recommended that at least a minimum of 50 sample locations is used in a survey to obtain enough samples into background areas on both sides of small targets (wet gas plays, Kimberlite pipes, Uranium Breccia pipes, veins, etc.). More samples are recommended for large targets. SGH must have enough samples over both the target and background areas in order to fully study the dispersion patterns or geochromatography of the SGH Pathfinder Classes of compounds. For the ideal survey we further suggest that all samples be evenly spaced with about one-third of the samples over the target and one-third on each side of the target or into background areas in order for SGH to be used for exploration. SGH has been shown to be very robust to the use of different sample types even within the same survey or transect. It is far more important to the interpretation to take a complete sample transect or grid than to skip samples due to different sample media. It is beneficial to take a consistent type of samples when possible such as in colour and texture and from similar depth. It is suggested that the survey design use evenly spaced samples from 15 metres to 200 metres and line spacing from 50 metres to 500 metres depending on the size and type of target. A 4:1 ratio has shown excellent results. SGH can also be used in larger regional surveys. Individual samples taken at significant distances from the main survey area to represent background are not of value in the SGH interpretation as SGH results are not background subtracted. Samples should be fist sized (50-100 grams), can be drip dried in the field and do not need special preservation for shipping. SGH Price: 42.00 per sample. (Code SGH) A minimum of 50 sample locations per target is required to obtain the best results. Volume discounts may apply, please enquire. Relative or UTM coordinates must accompany the samples when submitted. Sample preparation charges are additional (Code S4). Sample disposal charges also apply. This pricing includes an interpretation and an SGH Interpretation Report for your survey(s) against one SGH target template. Additional interpretations for other target types can be made using the same SGH data at a price of 880.00 per survey. Requests for SGH interpretations requiring the combination of multiple surveys from different submissions will be at a price of 880.00 per survey. The typical turnaround time for SGH results, including the SGH interpretation report, is three weeks for one survey against one SGH target template. For more information, please contact Mr. Dale Sutherland (dalesutherland@actlabsint.com) or 1.905.648.9611 x 114.
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0.2 1 0.05 1 2 0.8 5 0.2 0.1 2000 1 20 0.1 3 0.1 0.1 0.1 1 0.1 0.5 0.1 1 0.1 2 0.1 0.1 2 0.1 1 1 1 0.1 3 1 1 0.1 1 1 1 0.01 1 0.1 100 5 0.1 0.8 1 0.1 0.1 1 0.1 100 0.1 0.1 0.1 1 1 0.5 0.1 10 1
0.1 0.1 0.005 0.5 0.1 0.5 1 0.1 0.01 1000 0.2 3 0.01 1 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.3 0.01 0.05 0.01 0.1 0.01 1 0.01 0.01 0.5 0.01 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.01 1 0.5 0.1 0.01 0.5 0.5 0.1 0.005 0.5 0.01 10 1 0.01 0.2 0.1 0.02 0.01 0.5 0.01 10 0.005 0.01 0.01 0.1 0.1 0.05 0.01 5 0.1
300 40 5 20 20 1 300 10 2 15000 5 200 0.5 20 2 2 0.5 5 20 2 1 10 0.5 2 10 500 0.5 100 5 0.2 6 100 10 5 2 10 20 5 0.5 10 2 300 100 2 5 5 1 30 60 1 1000 40 1 0.5 100 10 0.2 2 40 1 27.00
Many ore bodies are buried beneath thick sequences of exotic overburden, lake beds, barren bedrock or younger volcanic rocks. Exploration geologists require a cost-effective method of finding blind mineralisation through deep cover. Enzyme LeachSM, and TerraSolSM, and our other selective extraction products provide the means to do this. Enzyme Leach SM is one of the most discriminating of the selective analytical extractions in use today. It is capable of detecting extremely subtle geochemical anomalies developed in B-horizon soils over and around blind deposits. Conventional partial leaches, like aqua regia extraction-ICP, extract metals from sulphides, oxides and silicates, providing a partial composition of the overburden. Enzyme LeachSM on the other hand, tends to detect the very subtle trace element signatures that have been added to the soil by elements migrating to the surface through a variety of mechanisms. Trace amounts of amorphous mixed-oxide coatings in soil act as an effective long-term integrating collector of this subtle flux of cations, anions and polar molecules passing through the soil. By selectively removing the amorphous manganese dioxide from these coatings, the mixed oxide coatings collapse, releasing trapped trace elements. Thus, Enzyme LeachSM provides an effective method of detecting the most subtle signatures of blind deposits in the subsurface without swamping the signal by dissolving the major components of the overburden. At this time, the greatest depth of penetration for Enzyme LeachSM for a mineral deposit is greater than 800 metres. TerraSol SM is a more aggressive leach that attacks all components of amorphous mixed-oxide coatings and certain crystalline iron and manganese oxides. TerraSolSM performs best over shallower mineral deposits. Pattern recognition is the key to proper interpretation of Enzyme LeachSM and TerraSolSM data, since anomaly patterns can be different from conventional geochemical data. Selective extractions have been shown to work effectively in both acidic and alkaline environments, and have been used successfully in desert, tropical, glacial and permafrost terrains. Preparation and Analysis After B-horizon soil materials are collected, they are air dried or dried in special rooms kept below 40C. It is imperative that the samples not be placed in drying ovens as it is impossible to guarantee consistency of drying temperature even in temperature controlled ovens. Samples then undergo the proprietary Enzyme LeachSM and TerraSolSM under rigidly controlled conditions. The resultant solutions are analyzed by ICP/MS.
Al Ca Fe K Mg Na S P
0.5 0.5 1 5 2 5 10 1
Code 7 majors is an option for those wishing data on major elements and S in the leach solution. The request for Code 7 MAJORS must be made at the same time as the selective extraction. Detection limits shown in ppm. Price: Code 7MAJ Add-ons: Final pH of leach solution Conductivity of leach solution pH and conductivity 7.00/sample 7.00 7.00 10.50
NOTE: If prewash is required, add 2.75 per sample. For Humus samples, please add 3.50 per sample.
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NEW Bioleach
All elements are in ppb. Code Ag As Au B Ba Be Bi Br Ca Cd Ce Co S.Q.Cr Cs Cu Dy Er Eu Fe Ga Gd Ge Hf S.Q.Hg Ho I In K La S.Q.Li Lu Mg Mn Mo Nb Nd Ni Os Pb Pr Pt Pd Rb Re Ru Sb S.Q.Sc Se Sm Sn Sr Ta Tb Te Th Ti Tl Tm U V W Y Yb Zn Zr Price: 7 Bioleach 0.2 0.5 0.05 1 0.07 0.1 5 0.05 0.02 0.1 2 0.01 0.5 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.1 0.03 0.05 0.04 0.05 0.01 1 0.1 0.01 0.2 0.01 0.1 2 0.2 0.03 0.2 1 0.1 0.01 0.5 0.5 0.1 0.01 0.05 0.2 0.5 1 0.03 0.1 0.01 0.01 1 0.02 0.2 0.01 0.01 1 0.01 0.02 0.02 2 0.5 24.50 7 Bioleach-HR 0.3 6 1 36 1 0.1 0.04 75 1 0.04 0.3 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.004 0.003 0.004 15 0.1 0.004 0.1 0.01 6 0.001 3 0.01 149 0.3 4 0.001 30 15 0.6 0.01 0.01 7 0.4 0.004
Through years of research by ACTLABS supported by CAMIRO (Canadian Mineral Research Organization) with our SGH technology, ACTLABS has proven that microbiological processes are exceptionally important for the mobilization of metals from a mineral deposit to the surface. The exact mobilization mechanisms are still under debate however a wide variety of mechanisms including mobilization and fixation as a result of redox conditions, migration as a gas, hydromorphic transport are some of the most quoted possibilities. Specific bacteria feed off the redox cell established at the mineral deposit. SGH provides a unique ability to identify the location of the redox cell (The Use and Misuse of Soil Geochemistry in Mineral Exploration - Dr. Stewart Hamilton OGS-2007 Powerpoint presentation).
Al Ca Fe K Mg S 0.5 0.5 1 5 2 10 Code 7 Bioleach majors is an option for those wishing data on major elements and S in the leach solution. The request for Code 7 BIOLEACH MAJORS must be made at the same time as the selective extraction. Detection limits shown in ppm. Price: Code 7BIOLEACH MAJORS Add-ons: Final pH of leach solution Conductivity of leach solution pH and conductivity 7.00/sample 7.00 7.00 10.50
Bioleach-HR has also now been used very successfully in analysis of vegetation. The very low detection limits are achievable using our High-Resolution ICP/MS technique.
ACTLABS new BIOLEACH technology has been designed to digest remnant bacteria which will help to potentially identify the metals associated with the SGH anomalies.
* * * * *
0.7 0.01 0.1 1 22 0.04 1 1 0.1 0.003 0.1 0.003 1 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.06 0.1 0.04 0.007 60 0.1 43.50
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Sodium Sodium Sodium PyroPyroAcetate phosphate phosphate Leach Leach HR-Leach (ppb) (ppb) (ppb) Ag As Au B Ba Be Bi Br Ca Cd Ce Co S.Q.Cr Cs Cu Dy Er Eu Fe Ga Gd Ge Hf S.Q.Hg Ho I In K La S.Q.Li Lu Mg Mn Mo Nb Nd Ni Os Pb Pr Pt Pd Rb Re Ru Sb S.Q.Sc Se Sm Sn Sr Ta Tb Te Th S.Q.Ti Tl Tm U V W Y Yb Zn Zr 500 300 5 300 50 40 300 20 40 50 500 2 600 5 1 5 20 5 300 5 200 1 1000 2 20 1000 1 300 40 20 20 1000 100 1000 5 100 100 20 1 100 20 300 700 10 100 3 1 200 100 100 1 200 200 30 10 2 1000 100 8 160 28 970 16 4 1 2009 20 1 8 4 24 4 40 0.1 0.1 0.1 400 4 0.1 4 0.4 160 0.04 80 0.4 4000 8 120 0.04 800 400 16 0.4 0.4 200 12 0.1 5 30 5 1000 10 10 500 10 3 5 100 2 100 2 1 1 10 1 5 2 20 0.5 100 1 2 100 0.5 100 20 1 2 30 100 40 0.5 100 100 20 0.5 100 5 200 600 2 10 100 1 1 50 1 400 0.5 1 1 20 10 1 3 2000 80
Hydroxylamine Leach (ppb) 10 40 5 50 20 100 2000 5 2 5 5000 5 40 1 1 0.5 5 1 10 5 20 0.5 200 0.5 2 50 0.5 40 20 0.5 2 80 100 20 0.5 100 100 10 0.5 100 5 200 200 2 100 100 0.5 0.5 10 0.5 500 1 0.5 0.5 500 5 0.5 0.5 500 400
Sequential Leaches
Sequential leaches can target specific soil or rock phases and allow a better interpretation of the geochemical processes involved. There is a static and dynamic approach to the leaching. With the static approach, a sample will undergo sequentially a leaching process starting with the weakest leach to the strongest leach with subsequent analysis of each of the leachates by ICP/MS. Some of the potential leaches which can be combined sequentially include from the weakest to the strongest: Code 7 - Water Code 7 - Enhanced Enzyme Leach Code 7 - Bioleach Code 7 Code 7 A distilled water leach to extract the water soluble component Selectively goes after amorphous Mn oxides
A leach proprietary to ACTLABS that has been designed to extract dead bacterial remnants - Sodium Acetate For exchangeable cations adsorbed by clay and Leach pH 5 elements co-precipitated with carbonates - Sodium 0.1M leach for elements adsorbed by organic Pyrophosphate material (humic and fulvic components) Leach - Hydroxylamine For amorphous Fe oxides and crystalline Mn Leach cold oxides - Hydroxylamine For amorphous and crystalline Fe oxides and Leach hot crystalline Mn oxides. - Aqua Regia Will leach sulphide species and clay minerals - Four Acid Will dissolve silicate remnant material remaining Digestion
Price: 33.50 per leach chosen with a 166.50 setup charge per leach chosen if there are under 10 samples.
The dynamic approach involves sequential leaching on a sample packed column on-line with one leach following the other in close succession and then graphically examining the leaches (costs are dependant on the required protocol and number of leaches).
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Mineral Identification
Most Minerals are crystalline and therefore scatter X-rays in a regular, characteristic way dependant on their crystal structure. Each mineral produces a unique diffraction pattern and can be recognized from that pattern like a fingerprint. Identification of minerals is made by comparing their diffraction patterns with a library of over 17,000 mineral patterns stored in the International Centre for Diffraction Data (ICDD). Detection limits depend on the sample. For geological material, it is estimated that the minerals present in less than 3% of the sample might not be detected. The samples for X-ray diffraction analysis are ground or milled to a fine powder and then hand pressed into the sample holder. Approximately 1 cm3 of the material is sufficient for rock mineral analysis but smaller amounts can also be accommodated by using a low background holder.
Clay Speciation
X-ray diffraction, combined with dedicated sample preparation, is the most effective technique for precise identification of clay minerals. For speciation, the clay fraction is separated from the whole rock sample and the clay is deposited on a substrate. Due to their plate morphology, clay particles spontaneously orient themselves along the basal planes, thus reinforcing characteristic reflections and allowing preliminary identification of the mineral group(s). The oriented clay sample is then treated in various ways: exposed to ethylene glycol, glycerol or heated, to identify the clay minerals with precision. The swelling and non-swelling clays react differently to ethylene glycol; the swelling clays accommodate the glycol molecules between the atomic layers with simultaneous increase in distances between the layers. Since the X-ray diffraction is very sensitive to changes in the interlayer distances, shifts in the peak positions are observed in the swelling clays. Upon heating to various temperatures the layers collapse and the peak positions change again. Since clays respond differently to these diagnostic treatments, they can be identified. Our routine clay speciation includes: clay separation, examination of oriented dry clay fraction, ethylene glycol treatment, heating to 400C, heating to 550C, examination of random dry powder. If necessary, additional treatments can be performed at additional costs. The amount of sample required for clay speciation depends on the amount of clay fraction present. Since several oriented mounts have to be prepared, the required amount of sample is typically 10 - 15 g, or more. Unprepared samples are required.
Alpha Quartz
The quantification of crystalline silica phases (Alpha Quartz) in bulk samples is carried out as an extension of the usual quantitative XRD procedures (absorption correction, internal/external standard methods and whole pattern analysis) depending on the sample. Several grams of sample are required. In cases where industrial applications may cause silica to become airborne, the samples are collected and analyzed on filter membranes, following the guidelines of NIOSH 7500 or OSHA ID-142 Methods for respirable Alpha Quartz. Determination of concentration of amorphous silica is performed following NIOSH Method 7501. The method uses the property that most amorphous forms of silica transform to cristobalite with heat treatment at 1100C or 1500C. After firing, the sample is analyzed for cristobalite following steps similar to Method 7500.
Code 9 Mineral Identification (semi quantitative) Mineral Identification (quantitative) - rietveld Clay Speciation Alpha Quartz Mineral Identification + Clay Speciation
Isotopic Analysis
CODE 10A - When submitting samples, please supply details on rock or mineral type and alteration. Parameter Amt. Required Pb - Isotopic analysis by HR-ICP/MS (Pb >15ppm) (1-10 samples) ~ 1 g Pb - Isotopic analysis by HR-ICP/MS (Pb >15ppm) (>10 samples) ~ 1 g Pb - Isotopic analysis by TIMS ~1g Nd - Isotopic Analysis by TIMS ~1g Sr - Isotopic Analysis by TIMS ~1g Sm-Nd - Isotopic Analysis by TIMS ~1g Rb-Sr - Isotopic Analysis by TIMS ~1g Hg - Isotopic Analysis by multicollector ICP/MS ~1g 13 1 mg C C Graphite or Organic Material 1 mg C 13C and 18O Carbonates 1 mg C 13C and 18O Siderite, Magnesite, Dolomite Nitrogen Isotopes - Organic Material Deuterium Isotopic Analysis Water 20 ml Deuterium Isotopic Analysis Minerals 1 mg 20 mL 18O Water 15 mg 18O Silicates 18 25 mg O Sulphates 10 mg N 18O Organics 10 mg 34S Sulphate 34S Sulphate in water 34 5 mg S Sulphide 100 mg 34S Sulphide-bearing material which contains carbonate 34S Silicate rocks with contain sulphur 3 H Direct 20 mL 3 H Enriched 1L 3 H Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) Precision 0.4 - 0.5% 0.4 - 0.5% 0.1 - 0.2% Price 159.50 121.00 375.00 375.00 375.00 511.50 511.50 On request 157.00 128.75 157.00 130.00 152.50 238.25 133.75 228.25 152.50 166.50 95.25 152.50 95.25 133.50 133.50 133.50 356.75 605.00
0.2 0.2 0.2 3.0 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 8.0 TU 0.8 TU
Geochronology
CODE 10B - Ages of geological formations or secondary events (i.e. alteration or metamorphism) can be determined through using K-Ar, (Ar-Ar), U-Pb, Rb-Sr or the Sm-Nd dating methods. These analytical procedures include several steps: (i) dating method selection (ii) sample collection (iii) sample preparation, mineral separation and treatment (iv) irradiation of the samples in a nuclear reactor for the Ar-Ar technique (v) high precision determination of the concentration of the mother and daughter isotopes by TIMS (thermal ionization mass spectrometry) (vi) apparent age calculation and interpretation of the results The dating strategy depends on the type of formation (magmatic, metamorphic or sedimentary), the sample composition and the age of the formation. The concentration of the mother and the daughter isotopes, as well as the apparent age can be determined with high precision. In many cases, however, the determined age may not be the real age of the geological event. The apparent age may be affected by the post-depositional or post-formation history of the rocks. Natural contamination of chemical sediments with detrital material can also affect the results of dating of diagenesis. There are some techniques and calculations which can "look through" the post formation event. These include isochron dating (K-Ar, U-Pb, Rb-Sr and SmNd) or the step heating Ar-Ar technique of the K-Ar method. In the Ar-Ar technique, the K and Ar are measured on the same sample aliquot. First the sample is irradiated in a nuclear reactor, where fast neutrons convert some of the 39K to 39Ar. After irradiation, the Ar is released fractionally by incremental heating. The result is a series of apparent ages from which useful information about the geologic history and the age of the sample can be inferred. Specific techniques for dating clay fractions have also been developed. Our geochronological services provide dating methods for all types of geological samples through use of modern analytical facilities. We can advise on selecting the method of dating, sampling and interpretation of the data so that meaningful geological results are obtained. For the dating of a monomineralic sample only tens of milligrams of sample are required. For rocks, a few hundred milligrams are typically used for analysis. Size of the rock sample required will vary considerably for mineral separation depending on which minerals must be separated and the amount and type of the accessory minerals present.
Services Offered
10 B - Analysis K-Ar dating K-Ar dating in duplicate 40 Ar-39Ar step heating dating U-Pb dating by TIMS U-Pb isochron dating by SHRIMP Rb-Sr dating by TIMS Sm-Nd dating by TIMS Re-Os dating Petrographic description Mineral Separation Description Rock fractions, clay fractions and separated minerals (e.g., biotite, hornblende, sericite, K-feldspar, illite, glauconite, etc.) Two independent measurements on one sample Rock fractions, clay fractions or separated minerals (e.g., biotite, hornblende, sericite, K-feldspar, illite, glauconite, etc.) Single grain analysis (e.g., zircon, monazite, titanite, apatite) Single grain analysis Isochron dating whole rock and minerals Isochron dating whole rock and minerals Re-Os dating Includes thin section preparation Specific mineral phases are separated to provide best data for age dating Price On request On request On request On request On request On request On request On request On request On request
Advice concerning dating strategies and interpretation of data is provided, as required. Discounts may be applicable for large dating programs. For more information, please contact Dr. Yakov Kapusta (kapusta@actlabs.com) or at (905) 648-9611.
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Enviromining
Code 11 - Acid/Base Accounting Acid/Base Acid/Base Enhanced Acid/Base Supreme Code 12 - Leachate Quality Leachate Extraction Procedure Leachate Analysis Leachate Extraction Procedure SWEP, TCLP, EPA, MWEP (leach only for metals) SWEP, TCLP, EPA (includes metals and Hg) For Organics - please enquire for price for organic analysis 74.50 81.25 90.50 Includes sulphur (total), Net NP, AP, NP and paste pH Includes sulphur (total), Net NP, AP, NP, paste pH, acid soluble sulphate and sulphide Includes sulphur (total), sulphate (total and acid soluble), sulphide, CO2, paste pH, Net NP, AP and NP 71.50 90.50 100.25
Code 13 - Vegetation Growth Potential Gradation (% clay, % silt, % sand, % gravel) Paste pH Conductivity Sodium adsorption (SAR) Organic carbon (LECO) Meteoric Water Mobility Test Humidity Cells 57.25 6.25 12.00 71.50 24.00 On request On request N - NH3 N - NH4 N - NH4 + NH3 Total Nitrogen (LECO) Total Nitrogen - Nitrate KCl extractable S - Leach ICP K - Ammonium acetate leach P - Sodium bicarbonate leach 14.75 14.75 22.50 14.75 14.75 29.00 9.00 9.00
Miscellaneous Methods
All element are in ppm exept where noted. Code 5 - Other Elements - INAA 1 g sample required.
Basic Code 5A As Au Ba Br Ce Co Cr Cs Eu Fe Hf La Lu Mo Na Nd Rb Sb Sc Se Sm Ta Th U W Yb Price: First element Each additional 2 5 ppb 200 2 5 2 10 2 0.2 0.02% 1 1 0.1 5 500 10 50 0.2 0.5 5 0.1 2 1 2 5 0.5 11.50 2.25 Improved Code 5B 1 2 ppb 100 0.5 3 0.5 1 0.5 0.2 0.01% 0.5 0.1 0.05 2 100 5 20 0.1 0.1 2 0.01 0.5 0.1 0.2 2 0.2 15.25 2.25
33.50 6.00
Code S9
71.50
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(1c)
1 13
Standard states (25 C; 101 kPa)
Atomic number:
(3c) (4c) (1p 3c) (2p 2c)
18
VIII A
IA
1 6
Ne - gas Fe - solid
III A
+1
1
Main oxydation states: + 4 +2 (most frequent in bold) + 4
-1
H C
5
+3 + 4 12.011 10.811 2.0 2.5 Boron Carbon
+1 +2 +3 +4 +5
2
6
-4 +2
15
7
-3
16
8
+2
17
(3p 1c)
2
VII A
(2c)
He
4.0026 Helium
3
Name:
(2c): two lone electrons (3p): three pairs of electrons 12.01 2.5 Carbon
4
Electronegativity (**)
9
-2
-1
2
Br - liquid Pm - synthetic
+1
Li B
15
-3 +3 +4 -4
+2
Be C P
13
N
14.007 2.9 Nitrogen
O
15.999 3.4 Oxygen
6.941
-1
F
18.998 3.9 Fluorine
10
Ne
20.18 Neon
Lithium
1.0
11
3
+3 28.982 1.6 Aluminium +4
+1
Na Mg 4
IV B VB VI B VII B VIII B IB II B
12
+2
22.99
3
22
+2 +3
5
23
+5 50.942 1.6 Vanadium
+6 +7 +6 +2 +3 +4
6
24
+3 +4
+3 +3 +2
7
25
+2 +3
8
26
+2
+1
9
27 28
+2 58.693 1.8 Nickel +2 63.546 1.9 Copper 65.38 1.6 Zinc +2
+1 +2
10
29 30 31 32
+4
+2
11 Cu
48
+2
12 Zn
49
Al Ga In
14
Si Ge
16
-2 +2 +4
S
28.086 + 5 30.974 2.3 2.3 Silicium Phosphorous 32.065 +6 2.7 Sulphur
17
-1
+1 +3 +5 +7
Cl
35.453 3.1 Chlore
18
Ar
39.948 Argon
Sodium
0.9
III B
19
20
21
33
+3 72.64 2.3 Germanium
+3 -5
34
35
4
+3 58.933 1.8 Cobalt + 4 47.867 1.5 Titanium 51.996 1.6 Chromium 54.938 1.5 Manganese 55.845 1.8 Iron
+1
K
+2
+2
Ca
40
+4
+4 +4
+3
Sc
41
+3 +2 +2
Ti
42
+7 1.9 Technetium 98
+4 +6 +8
V
43 44
+3 +1 107.87 1.9 Silver 101.07 2.2 Ruthenium 102.91 2.2 Rhodium 106.42 2.2 Palladium
Cr
45
+3
Mn Fe
46
+2
Co
47
Ni Pd
79
+1
As
74.922 2.3 Arsenic
-2 +2 +6
Se
78.96 2.5 Selenium
-1
Br
+1 +5 +7
36
79.904 3.0 Brome
Kr
83.798 Krypton
37
38
39
50
51
52
53
54
Rb Zr
+2 +3 +4 +5
+2
Sr Nb Mo
74
+2 +3 +4 +5 +2 +3 +2
5
72
+4 178.49 1.3 Hafnium 180.95 183.84 186.21 190.23 1.7 + 7 1.9 + 8 2.2 1.5 + 6 Tantalum Tungsten Rhenium Osmium + 4 192.22 +6 2.2 Iridium + 4 195.08 2.2 Platinum
87.62
+3
+2
Y
73
+5
Tc* Ru
77 78 80
Rh Ir
* 111
Ag
+1
Cd
112.41 1.7 Cadmium
+1 +2
+2
Sn
118.71 2.2 Tin
+3
+3 +5
Sb
121.76 2.1 Antimony
+4
-2 +2 +6
Te
127.60 2.4 Tellurium
-1
I
+1 +3 +5 +7
Xe
126.90 2.7 Iodine 131.29 Xenon
1.0 Strontium
55
56
57
75
+2 +3 +4 +6
76
+2 +3 +4 +6
81
82
83
84
* 85
6
104
+4 +6 266 Seaborgium 264 Bohrium 270 Hassium 268 Meitnerium +7 261 Dubnium 262 Rutherfordium
+1
Cs W
* 107 * 108 * 109 * 110
+2
Ba Re Bh
* 62 63
+3
La Os Hs Mt Ds
64
+2
Hf Pt
* 105
+5
Ta
* 106
Au Hg
+ 3 196.97 2.4 Gold
+1
+3
Tl
+ 2 200.59 1.9 Mercury 204.38 2.0 Thallium
+2
+5
Pb
207.2 Lead 2.4
+3
+5
Bi
Bismuth 208.98 2.1
Barium
137.33 0.9
+4
+2
Po
* 112 * 113 * 114 * 115 * 116
-1
At
209 2.1 Polonium
+1 +3 +5 +7
* 86
210 2.5 Astatine
Rn
222 Radon
87
7
58
+3 +3
+2 +4
+1
* Fr* Ra Ac*
88
89
118
+2
+3
226
Rf
59
+3
+4
Db
60
+3 145 1.1 Promethium +3
Sg
61
Rg
65
Uuo
66 67 68 69 70 71
e hanid Lant
Radium
0.9
294 Ununoctium
Ce
* 91
+4 +4 +5 +4
Pr Pa
+5
+6
Nd Pm Sm Eu
150.36 1.1 Samarium +3 151.96 1.1 Europium
+3
Gd
157.25 1.1 Gadolinium
+3
+4
Tb
158.93 1.2 Terbium
+3
Dy
162.5 1.2 Dysprosium
+3
Ho
164.93 1.2 Holmium
+3
Er
167.26 1.2 Erbium
+3
+2
Tm Yb
168.93 1.2 Thulium +3
+2
+3
Lu
174.97 1.2 Lutetium
90
+4 +5 231.04 1.4 Proactinium Uranium +6 238.03 1.4 232.04 1.3 Thorium
Th
* 92 +3
* 93 +3
Np
* 94 +3
+4
+5 +6
Pu Am Cm Bk
+4 +3 +3
+4
* 95 +3
* 96
* 97
* 98
+3 244 1.3 Plutonium
+5 +6
Cf
247 243 1.3 Americium Curium 1.3 247 1.3 Berkelium
* 99
+3 251 1.3 Californium
Es
* 100
+3 252 1.3 Einsteinium
Fm Md No Lr
+3 +3 237 1.4 Neptunium 257 258 1.3 1.3 Fermium Mendelevium 259 1.3 Nobelium
* 101
* 102
* 103
+3
*
262 1.3 Lawrencium
Metals
Transition metals
Semimetals
synthetic elements
(**) The electronegativity coefficients are from Mullken (J. Chem.Ed. 65 (1988) p. 34), complemented for the transition metals by those from the book by L. & P. Pauling (Chemistry; W.H. Freeman & Co (1975) p. 175).
The updated atomic masses (2007) are from the IUPAC website: http//www.iupac.org/
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