Water
The mobility of water makes it an excellent exploration tool.
As water contacts an ore deposit, major changes occur in its chemical composition. This can occur as rain causing weathering on rocks or flowing underground water. These water soluble weathering products and suspended matter can then be compared to background levels of chemical elements in the water to aid in determining the dispersion pattern.
The sensitivity of the ICP-Mass Spectrometers at AcmeLabs provides the ultra low detection limits required to determine background and anomalous levels.
The mobility of water makes it an excellent exploration tool. As water contacts an ore deposit, major changes occur in its chemical composition. This can occur as rain causing weathering on rocks or flowing underground water. These water soluble weathering products and suspended matter can then be compared to background levels of chemical elements in the water to aid in determining the dispersionpattern.The sensitivity of the ICP-Mass Spectrometers at AcmeLabs provides the ultra low detection limits required to determine background and anomalous levels.
PREPARATION
Samples received by AcmeLabs are run as received. In order to ensure the most accurate readings of samples submitted it is recommended that the following handling procedures be considered when planning your sampling and choosing a method of delivery for samples.
Sampling
In order to ensure a representative sample, samples should be collected in pre-cleaned, HDPE plastic bottles that have been rinsed with sample three times prior to use. Keep in mind that if dissolved metals are required the sample should be filtered through a 0.45 um filter prior to acidification.
Preservation
If anions, pH alkalinity or conductivity are required samples should be kept refrigerated. For metals analysis due to the problems of absorption or precipitation the sample should be acidified to pH <2 as soon as possible after collection with environmental grade (ultra pure) nitric acid. Pre-acidifying sample bottles before a sampling program is not recommended as this can result in leaching of metals from the bottle. Unacidified filtered samples can be acidified at the laboratory but must sit for seven days to dissolve any absorbed or precipitated metals.
Important: Acidified water samples can not be analysed for anions and a second unacidified sample should be sent if required.
The following table summarizes the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection’s recommendations for sample preservation and holding times which should be considered when planning your sampling and choosing a method of delivery for samples.
Source: http://acmelab.com/services/method-descriptions/water/
- To provide general support in the pre-processing of samples and perform certain analysis
- General lab support including sort and distribute, pre-processing of samples, weighing and analysis.
- Provide professional Human Resources advice to a dedicated client group within the Food, DNA/Forensics and Corporate Services lines of business
- Provide full cycle recruitment services/guidance to management and staff as well as onboarding and off boarding of employees
Responsible for Inorganics Sample Preparation (soil and water) and relatively straightforward laboratory testing.
Reporting to the Laboratory Manager and under the general guidance of the Sample Prep Supervisor and/or Shift Lead Hand, the Sample Preparation Technician performs duties related to the preparation of client samples for analysis.
Reporting to the Geochemistry Manager and under the supervision of the Assistant Manager and/or Shift Supervisor, the Geochem Laboratory Technician will perform duties related to processing and analysis of client samples in the Geochemistry department.
Reporting to the Director of Technical Services, the Quality Assistant will perform duties related to the administration of the Upstream Minerals (UM) Quality program and work closely with the UM Quality Health and Safety team.
Reporting to the Chief Assayer, the Metallurgical Assayer will perform duties relating to the analysis of all samples and test products.
Responsible for receiving environmental samples from clients and couriers, unpacking, inspecting and labeling samples.
- Conduct analysis of petroleum samples, compiling results and being responsible for following the standard operating procedures and controls
- Preparation of samples for inspection, and perform other required lab analysis such as SQC and proficiency program samples
Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Oil & Petroleum Field Inspector will perform the inspection and certification of products at on-site locations; perform minor lab analytical tests, and will assist the Operations Manager with client communication of operational details, results, and observations.