Industrial and geological reference materials

Industrial and geological reference materials

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Content Aluminium intermediates�� 11 Aluminium intermediates 11 Cement�� 20 Cement 20 Clays�� 28 Clays Coal, Coke and Pitch�� 30 28 Coal, Cokecasting and powder�� Pitch Continuous 57 30 Continuous casting powder Dust and Fly Ash�� 57 57 Ferroalloys �� 64 57 Dust and Fly Ash Fertilizers�� 78 Ferroalloys 64 Glass and quartz�� 80 78 Fertilizers Graphite�� 86 80 Glass and quartz Gypsum�� 87 Graphite Heavy minerals�� 89 86 Gypsum Industrial materials�� 91 87 Magnesite�� 95 89 Heavy minerals Chrome Magnesite�� 97 91 Industrial materials Microanalytical Reference Materials�� 98 95 Magnesite Ores�� 100 97 Chrome Magnesite Paint�� 153 98 Microanalytical Reference Materials Plastics�� 154 100 Ores Refractories and Carbides�� 160 153 Paint Rocks and Stones�� 172 RoHS and WEEE�� 224 154 Plastics Sand�� 226 160 Refractories and Carbides Slags�� 228 172 Rocks and Stones Talc�� 240 224 RoHS and WEEE Index�� 241 226 Sand 228 Slags 240 Talc 241 Index

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Introduction About LGC and LGC Standards LGC Standards provides the widest range of reference materials from a single supplier. We work closely with the leading manufacturers to provide laboratories worldwide with improved access to reference materials, covering an increasingly large range of parameters. Our network of offices in Europe, US, Middle East, Africa, China and India allow us to work in partnership with our customers across the globe. Extensive technical expertise and experience in selling reference materials allows LGC to provide fast delivery, sound technical advice and deal with complex import and export regulations. LGC Standards is part of LGC, an established leader in laboratory services, measurement standards, reference materials and proficiency testing. LGC’s Science and Technology Division acts as the designated UK National Measurement Institute (NMI) for chemical and bioanalytical measurement, and has a long history in the development and validation of analytical methods and the production of reference materials. LGC's Science and Technology Division is accredited to ISO Guide 34 (General requirements for the competence of reference materials producers) for the production of reference materials. In its role as the NMI, LGC serves on the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) Committee for Reference Materials (REMCO), which aims to deliver and encourage a broad international effort for the harmonization, production and application of certified reference materials (CRMs). Breitländer GmbH has been a specialist company in reference materials since 1972 and was acquired by LGC Standards in 2007, joining forces to offer the most extensive range of certified reference materials and standards. Breitländer also brought high quality sample preparation equipment to the portfolio. Industrial Analytical (Pty) Ltd was formed in 1988 specifically to meet the ever-increasing demand in industry to supply Reference Materials for verifying analytical results and proving quality of characterization. Now the single largest supplier of Certified Reference Materials, not only in the Republic of South Africa, but also in the African continent as a whole, Industrial Analytical was acquired by LGC Standards in 2011. Analytical Reference Materials International was founded in 1984 and is a market leader in the chemical characterization and certification of metal alloys. Based in Colorado in the US, ARMI produces and distributes reference materials into markets worldwide and runs interlaboratory testing schemes covering a range of alloy materials. ARMI became part of LGC Standards in 2012.

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This catalogue This catalogue features certified reference materials for the geological industry. It provides an updated and relevant listing of the available materials on the market. The products are listed in alphabetical order of the main product groups. An index of all products is included in the back of the catalogue, listed by name and catalogue number. The analytical data is given in mass percentage. They have to be considered as typical or pilot values, the proper values are to be found in the certificate only, supplied together with the sample. Values in brackets ( ) are not certified and listed for information only. Reference materials can only be produced in limited numbers, mostly due to homogeneity reasons, thus follow-up batches will differ slightly in composition and may differ in format between batches. In case you need an exact value or more information on manufacture, material property, methods, uncertainties, etc. prior to selection, do not hesitate to ask for more information.

Some analytes are given as abbreviations due to limitations in column width. These are explained below:

% Vol.

= Volatile matter

C2S

= Belite

Max.dens

= Maximum bulk density (g/cm3) = Minimum bulk density (g/cm3)

= Attrition Index

C3A

= Aluminate

Min.dens

Air.perm.

= Air permeability (Centidarcys)

C3S

= Alite

NSS

= Non-solved slag (after EDTA addition)

Al (150)

= Low temperature extractable Al2O3

Coking

= Coking value in %

O*

= Active oxygen

= High temperature extractable Al2O3

D.I.

= Dustiness index (kg/t)

Pozz.

= Pozzolana or coal ash = Quinoline Insoluble

A.I.

Al (225)

= alpha-Alumina

Dens.

= Real density in g/mL

Q.I.

Al(free)

= free alumina

EVT1

= equiviscous temperature

S(45µm)

= Sieve residue after 45µm

Al2O3(ex)

= Extractable Al2O3

EVT100

= equiviscous temperature

S(80µm)

= Sieve residue after 80µm

= Alkali sulfates

Ex.AlF3

= Excess AlF3

S.P.

= Softening Point in °C = Low temperature extractable SiO2

Al(alpha)

Alkali S.

= Angle of repose

Fe (tot)*

= Total Fe as Fe2O3

Si (150)

Apht.

= Aphthitalite

Ins.Res.

= Insoluble residuals

Si (225)

= High temperature extractable SiO2

Ash(700)

= Ash at 700°C

K (sol)

= water soluble K

T.I.

= Toluene Insoluble

= Ash at 900°C

Lime

= Limestone

T.S.G.

= True specific gravity @ 20°C

= Fixed carbon

LOI

= Loss on ignition

ZrO2**

= ZrO2 + HfO2

= Ferrite

LOM

= Loss of mass

AOR

Ash(900) C (fx) C2AF

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The use of reference materials When choosing a matrix reference material for a particular application the analyst should consider the following factors before selecting the material: Reference materials are instrumental in ensuring the reliability of analytical measurements and so ensuring the use of high quality data as the basis of decision making. When choosing a matrix reference material for a particular application the analyst should consider the following factors before selecting the material: •

Matrix match and potential interference

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Measurement uncertainties

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Analytes

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Certification procedures used by the producer

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Measurement range

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Documentation supplied with the material (e.g. certification or report)

Certified Reference Material (CRM) Reference material, accompanied by a certificate, one or more of whose property values are certified by a procedure which establishes its traceability to an accurate realization of the unit in which the property values are expressed., and for which each certified value is accompanied by an uncertainty at a stated level of confidence. The CRMs are certified by a recognized certifying organization using approved certification procedures of certification as instructed in ISO Guide 35:2006 “Reference Materials – General and statistical principles for certification”. A CRM is the highest order to which an analytical reference material can be elevated because of the traceability to SI units and because of the attributed confidence in the company or organization which produced the material.

Reference Material (RM) A material or substance one or more of whose property values are sufficiently homogeneous and well established to be used for calibration of an apparatus, the assessment of a measurement method or for assigning values to materials. The RMs usually have been through interlaboratory testing using many analysts and supplier with a certificate of analysis but do not strictly follow all procedures of certification as indicated in ISO Guide 35. Certificates of RMs often state that the measurement data is traceable to primary CRMs.

Producers of reference materials This catalogue brings together products from a wide variety of sources. These include certified reference materials from National Measurement Institutes and also reference materials and quality control samples from many different producers. Most products are supplied with a certificate of analysis although the layout and format of the certificates will vary according to the producer. Quality control samples may come with an information sheet only.

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General ordering information Prices and delivery procedures are available from your local LGC Standards sales office. Unless otherwise agreed in advance and in writing, orders are accepted only against LGC Standards standard terms and conditions of sale. LGC Standards technical staff is available to advice on the use and suitability of a particular product. Customers requiring assistance with the use or application of a particular material should contact their local LGC Standards office, contact details are provided on the back of this catalogue. For any additional information please visit www.lgcstandards.com or www.breitlander.com globally, www.industrialanalytical.co.za in Africa and www.armi.com in the USA.

More catalogues LGC Standards will be releasing additional catalogues to cover the rest of our extensive range of reference materials and standards including:

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Copper base Aluminium base Cast irons Industrial

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Non-ferrous base Precious metals Steel XRF glass

• Mechanical testing • Combustion and wet chemistry analysis

Additional materials This catalogue presents a wide selection of the materials available for geological analysis at the time of going to print. New materials are constantly being added to our range, and we can often source products for a specific application so if you do not find the material you need, please contact us. We also have many other ranges of materials which may be associated with geological testing for which other catalogues are available such as soils, waters, industrial materials, metals, ores, petroleums and many others.

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Soil and sediment reference materials The most comprehensive range available

Study of the geological landscape often involves the analysis of soils or sediments, and the interpretation of this data is based on the quality of the chemical analyses. To ensure reliable data, laboratories need to include appropriate reference materials in their quality system. LGC Standards offers a wide range of soil and sediment materials containing inorganic and organic analytes in a range of matrices of different characteristics. Matrices include naturally occurring and spiked material such as: freshwater sediment – estuarine sediment – marine sediment – sludge light soil – sandy soil – loam – clay – contaminated soil – sand – silt Wide range of analytes: • Organic contaminants • Sulfide • pH • TOC • Elemental analysis • Loss on ignition • Cyanide • Nutrients LGC Standards partners with the world’s leading producers of reference materials to provide laboratories worldwide with access to the widest range of reference materials for soil and sediments. Our global network of offices enables us to provide fast delivery and local technical advice.

Contact us for a catalogue or visit www.lgcstandards.com

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Central Geological Laboratory (CGL) of Mongolia, founded in 1957, is the leading professional organization performing the complex production of CRMs from mineral deposits in Mongolia. CGL, a state owned company, is accredited at national and ILAC level according to ISO Standard 17025 and at ACLASS level according to ISO Guide 34. CGL regularly participates in international proficiency testing programs. The analysis of geological and mineral materials is not just concerned with mining and mineral abstraction. It is also carried out for the purpose of monitoring, and protection of the environment, health and natural resources. To support the accuracy of these tests, CGL has been involved in the production of mineral reference materials for more than 30 years. CGL material includes rocks, ores, mineral processing products and environmental materials. More than 45 CGL CRM are available and information about the individual materials can be found on the LGC Standards website, www.lgcstandards.com.

Recent highlights in CGL CRM program include: • 3 new CRMs for mercury in soil introduced to address the surge in demand for soil reference materials containing mercury. • In high demand internationally are CGL CRMs related to rare earth elements.

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Aluminium intermediates

Aluminium intermediates Alumina Code

Product

Unit

CERAM-AN27

(a)

RM

Alumina

100 g

CERAM-AN26(100G)

(b)

RM

Alumina

100 g

CERAM-AN25

(c)

RM

Alumina

100 g

NCS DC62107

(d)

CRM

Alumina

20 g

VS-W12/3

(e)

CRM

Aluminous intermediate product

NIST-699

(f)

CRM

Alumina (reduction grade) - Trace constituents

BAM-RS 2

(g)

CRM

Aluminium oxide

Al2O3

B2O3

(a)

99.84

(b)

(99.76)

Ba

100 g 60 g 100 g

Be

Ca

CaO

Cd

Ce

Cl

Co

Cr

CuO

Fe

Fe (tot)

(0.03)

83.9

0.99

(e)

73.6

18.8

0.46

0.036

0.0002

(f)

(0.001)

(g)

0.000281 (0.00005) (0.00002) 0.00031

Fe2O3

Ga

Ga2O3

In

K

0.03

K2O

(0.00002) (0.00001) (0.001)