PREP-SG-18
Sample Preparation & Core Cutting
Specific Gravity & Wax-Coated Bulk Density Determination
Crucial physical density measurements required for JORC and NI 43-101 mineral resource estimation, mine tonnage calculations, and metallurgical mass balance modeling.
Detection Limits
0.01 g/cm³ precision
Turnaround (TAT)
Standard: 24-48 Hours
Sample Requirement
10cm to 20cm solid core billets or irregular rock specimens
Quality Framework
ISO/IEC 17025 Compliant
Analytical Overview & Methodology
Tonnage calculations in resource models depend directly on accurate bulk density. Our Specific Gravity & Bulk Density Testing (PREP-SG-18) delivers accredited density data for resource modeling.
Technical Method Specifications (PREP-SG-18)
| Method Code | PREP-SG-18 |
|---|---|
| Element Coverage | Specific Gravity (SG), Bulk Density (dry & wet), Porosity |
| Detection Range | 0.01 g/cm³ precision |
| Sample Requirement | 10cm to 20cm solid core billets or irregular rock specimens |
| Instrumentation | Hydrostatic Archimedes Immersion Balance + Vacuum Paraffin Wax Coater |
| Standard Turnaround | Standard: 24-48 Hours |
Laboratory Protocols & Execution Specs
- Competent Core: Archimedes hydrostatic water immersion measurement
- Porous / Weathered Core: Paraffin wax-immersion vacuum coating protocol
- Calculated Parameters: Bulk density, dry apparent density, effective porosity
JORC & NI 43-101 Data Integrity Guarantee
Every batch tested under method PREP-SG-18 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.