Using LIBS to Analyse Stainless Steel Performance Characteristics
Stainless steel analysis is challenging due to the wide variability in elemental concentrations when compared to the low alloy family of steels.
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How Accurate is Portable XRF Compared to Fire Assay for Gold Analysis?
Pawn shops, jewellers, and cash-for-gold operations need to accurately assess if a piece of jewellery to ensure authenticity.
Mapping Critical Mineral Resources with Scanning and XRF Technology
Where can we find some additional critical mineral resources? That’s what the USGS is asking and is now carrying out new mapping programs to find out.
5 Precious Metals Analysis Methods
There are five main methods for analysing precious metals: Acid Test, Gold Electronic Testers, Fire Assay, Lab Analysis & Portable XRF.
Take a look at these methods and the importance of verifying the content of precious metals.
What are Precious Metals and Precious Metals Alloys?
Precious metals are elements that are considered rare and chemically inert. They’re not abundant in nature, and therefore they have high economic value.
Not All that Glitters is Gold
Ever wondered how to sort 'cash for gold' operations ensure they are duped with fake gold. Determining what other precious metals besides gold may be present in a sample can be a challenge.
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