Metals & Minerals Testing
Overview
The integrity, composition, and purity of metals and minerals are vital for industries like mining, metallurgy, manufacturing, jewelry, construction, and energy. At Global Test Lab Solutions, we offer precise, ISO/IEC 17025-accredited testing services to determine the chemical and physical characteristics of a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Our methods follow global standards such as ASTM, ISO, BS, DIN, and IS.
Types of Materials Tested
Metal Ores & Concentrates
- Iron Ore (Fe), Bauxite (Al), Manganese Ore (Mn)
- Copper, Zinc, Lead, Nickel, Chrome
- Rare Earth Metals, Titanium, and Tungsten
Base & Alloy Metals
- Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper Alloys
- Stainless Steel (SS304, SS316, etc.)
- Galvanized and Coated Metals
Precious & Semi-Precious Metals
- Gold (Au), Silver (Ag), Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)
- Jewelry Metals and Bullion Purity Analysis
Testing Capabilities
Chemical Composition Analysis
- XRF (X-ray Fluorescence) – Fast elemental screening
- ICP-OES / ICP-MS – Ultra-trace element detection
- AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy) – Heavy metal analysis
- Wet Chemical Analysis – For ore samples and concentrates
Physical & Mechanical Testing
- • Hardness (Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers)
- • Tensile Strength, Yield Strength, Elongation
- • Impact (Charpy/Izod), Bend & Re-bend Test
- • Thickness & Coating Adhesion (for plated metals)
Metallurgical Analysis
- • Microstructure Examination using Optical Microscopy
- • Grain Size, Phase Distribution, Inclusion Rating
- • Macro-etching & Heat Treatment Studies
Density & Specific Gravity
- • Pycnometer and Archimedes’ Principle-based methods
Global Test Lab Solutions provides reliable, ISO/IEC 17025-accredited testing, inspection, and calibration services, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance across diverse industries.
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