Petrolab
provide a comprehensive mineralogical service for the investigation
of metallic and non-metallic ores, precious metal deposits
and mineral processing products.
Mineralogical
services include:
Descriptive
petrology of ores Paragenetic
interpretations Mineral
identification Ore characterisation Quantitative
modal analysis, particle size distribution (grain counting) Prediction
of mineral behaviour during processing Descriptive
petrography and quantitative analysis of mill products
Full
mineralogical reports include:
Preparation
of petrographic thin-sections for optical microscopy Mineral
identification Liberation
study Quantitative
modal analysis Detailed
mineralogical description Accurately
scaled photomicrographs annotated to illustrate key findings
Summary
Petrolab
has close local links with other organisations that provide
additional analytical techniques and testing facilities including:
Scanning
electron microscopy / energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis
(QEMScan) Microprobe
mapping X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) / X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) Major
and trace element analysis Chemical
assay Physical
testing
Please contact us to discuss your requirements and for a specific quotation.