Sample Preparation

THE BUREAU VERITAS MINERALS SAMPLE PREPARATION PROCESS INCORPORATES SEVERAL IMPORTANT STEPS. THESE STEPS LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR ALL ANALYSES OF A HOMOGENEOUS SAMPLE

Sample log-in and reconciliation against the client-supplied list. An electronic reconciliation is sent out for each job, which indicates methods, any potential missing samples or submittal discrepancies
Sample Drying
Crushing and pulverizing rock, core or other solid media, or sieving soils and sediments. The lab typically crushes the entire sample and the sample mass to be pulverized can be varied based on client preference.
Most importantly, our labs undertake a rigorous QAQC program to ensure consistent results. A sieve test is used to monitor the process on random samples at the primary crushing and pulverizing stage to ensure specifications are met.

These tests are recorded and produced for your review. If there is a non-conformance in the quality standard, the process is reviewed and corrected. This rigorous policy applies to any material that is reported or used in the analytical process.