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LEACH-PRF-14 Sample Digestion & Chemical Preparation

Leach Profile Testing & Dynamic Carbon Gold Extraction

Diagnostic cyanide leach kinetics profiling assessing free-milling vs refractory gold behavior, cyanide consumption, and preg-robbing characteristics of mineralized ores.

Detection Limits 0.01 – 100 ppm Au
Turnaround (TAT) Standard: 3-5 Working Days
Sample Requirement 500g to 2kg crushed ore or pulp
Quality Framework ISO/IEC 17025 Compliant

Analytical Overview & Methodology

Diagnostic leaching reveals the extractability of gold across processing timeframes. RVA Laboratories’ Leach Profile Testing (LEACH-PRF-14) empowers process engineers to optimize residence times and reagent costs.

Technical Method Specifications (LEACH-PRF-14)
Method Code LEACH-PRF-14
Element Coverage Cyanide Soluble Gold (Au_CN), Carbon Activity, Residue Gold (Au_Res)
Detection Range 0.01 – 100 ppm Au
Sample Requirement 500g to 2kg crushed ore or pulp
Instrumentation Laboratory Agitators + Cyanide Titration + AAS Analysis
Standard Turnaround Standard: 3-5 Working Days

Laboratory Protocols & Execution Specs

  • Kinetic Stages: 2h, 4h, 8h, 12h, 24h, 48h solution sampling
  • Parameters Monitored: Dissolved Oxygen, pH, Free NaCN concentration, Au extraction
  • Metallurgical Accounting: Solution assay + Tailings fire assay = 100% Mass balance

JORC & NI 43-101 Data Integrity Guarantee

Every batch tested under method LEACH-PRF-14 includes matrix-matched Certified Reference Materials (CRMs), analytical blanks, and duplicate splits at a minimum 20% insertion rate. Official digital Certificates of Analysis are digitally signed and traceable.