Since
1967, Loring Laboratories Ltd. has been an industry leader in the analysis of
mining and conventional exploration samples. With facilities covering 2 acres
in N.E. Calgary, a wide variety of analytical programs have been developed.
We
offer professional analytical services to industry, government agencies, consultants,
private individuals, oil and gas companies, coal companies and exploration and
mining companies.
| Fire
Assaying: | For
gold & silver using classical industry accepted methods with a gravimetric
finish or by instrumentation for lower limits.
Minimum
30 gram sample. |
|
Base
Metals Analysis: | Using
multi-acid dissolution for complete solution; finish using atomic absorption or
ICP (inductively coupled plasma) or both.
Volumetric and titrimetric methods
available for higher grade samples. |
|
Platinum
Group Elements (PGE): | Platinum,
palladium and rhodium by fire assay fusion, adjusting fluxes to suit matrix of
samples. Finish with AA or ICP instrumentation.
Minimum 30 gram sample |
| Industrial
Minerals Analysis: | Limestone,
silica sand, barite etc.
|
|
Uranium Analysis: | From
0.1 ppm to >50% U3O8, fluorometric and volumetric analysis. |
| Coal
Analysis &
Coal Bed Methane
Analysis | Proximate
analysis, calorific value, ultimate analysis, washability, sieve sizes and more.
All methodologies analyzed by ASTM designations. |
Diamond
Indicator Minerals Recoveries: | The
materials processed through our facility vary widely, ranging from till and alluvial
samples, to beach and bedrock. |
|
Umpire
Analysis: | For
copper concentrates, lead, zinc, nickel, molybdenum and many others. |
| Rare
Earth Elements (REE): | Metaborate
fusion with ICP finish. |
| Special
and Customized Testing |
Please
call or email for analytical requirements that you do not see listed above. Loring
Labs can provide specialty testing and we also develop customized testing programs,
to suit client needs and specifications.
All
analytical data is validated using conscientious quality assurance/quality control
programs. Only ASTM procedures, or government approved methods are utilized, where
possible. Laboratory instrumentation is state-of-the-art and well-maintained and
our system is fully computerized. Our most important asset, however, is our staff.
The services our staff provide are both knowledgeable and professional. They make
the difference!
Whether
your concern is a routine analytical project or a "one-of-a-kind" problem,
we are ready to be of service to you.
| Our
clients are guaranteed: |
| Accurate
reliable results | | Rapid
turn-around time | | Reasonable
rates | | Confidentiality |
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