AMIS0632 Cu 0.41 Percent Co 211 ppm Kalumbila ZM
Category: Mining Rare Earth and Ferro Alloys
Description
Low grade copper cobalt oxide sample for geological and mining analysis.
AMIS0632 is a Certified Reference Material (CRM) produced by African Mineral Standards (AMIS). It is used as a control sample in laboratories to ensure the accuracy and precision of mineral assays.
Key Specifications
- Certified Copper (Cu) Content: 0.41% (or approximately 4117–4142 ppm depending on the analytical method).
- Certified Cobalt (Co) Content: 211 ppm.
- Origin: The material was sourced from the Sentinel Copper Mine in Kalumbila, Zambia (ZM), which is operated by Kalumbila Minerals Limited, a subsidiary of First Quantum.
- Matrix: This CRM is typically prepared from copper ore or tailings to match the matrix of geological samples from the region.
Usage and Availability
- Purpose: Laboratories insert this standard into runs of unknown samples to monitor instrument bias and laboratory precision.
- Purchase: It is available through suppliers like Chemical Plus for approximately R3,600.00 per 1kg unit or directly from AMIS.
