Frequently Ask Questions

What is FIRE ASSAYING ?

It is a compositional analysis of an ore , metal , or alloy . The common consumables used in Fire Assaying precious Metals are as follows Pre MIX Flux, LITHARGE, Magnesia or Pure Bone Ash CUPELS, soda ash, borax, flour (baking flour used to add carbon as a reductant), silica, and possible nitre (potassium nitrate). The tools and equipments needed are as follows, Crusher, Pulverizer, Drying OVEN, Fusion or Muffle Furnaces and Cupellation Furnace. Accurate weighing is also very essential in Fire Assaying. Most laboratories uses Ultra Microbalance and Analytical Balance to weigh samples and bullions.

Please contact us if you need these tools and equipments in setting up an Assay Lab.

What is SAMPLE PREPATION of Ore?

It involves drying of the samples and size reduction. The commonly used equipments are Heavy Duty Drying Ovens, Boyd Crushers ,Ring Mill Pulverizer. At present there are more Advance sample prep equipments available such as Smart BOYD crushers, Continuous Ring Mill or Pulverizers and others.

Please contact us if you need more informations about these equipments.