Specifications
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CRM State:
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Matrix:
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Mineralisation:
OREAS 453 is a nickel–cobalt laterite certified reference material produced from a blend of limonitic, saprolitic and clay-rich nickel laterite materials sourced predominantly from the Bulong nickel laterite deposit in Western Australia.
The blend incorporates multiple Bulong Ni–Co laterite materials, including primary ore shipments, reprocessed material and related lateritic feedstocks, together with supplementary saprolitic and clay-rich components from Murrin Murrin and Ravensthorpe laterite systems. Minor additions of lateritic nickel concentrate were included to achieve the target nickel and cobalt grades while maintaining matrix consistency.
OREAS 453 has been characterized using the following methods:
Certified values for applicable analytes are operationally defined for each method, with results under OREAS ISO 17034 scope of accreditation.
| Analyte | Indicative Value | 1SD | Expanded Uncertainty Low | Expanded Uncertainty High | Method |
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| Ni, Nickel (wt.%) | 1.42 | TBD | TBD | TBD | Borate Fusion XRF |
| Co, Cobalt (ppm) | 660 | TBD | TBD | TBD | Borate Fusion XRF |
| Fe2O3, Iron(III) oxide (wt.%) | 26.00 | TBD | TBD | TBD | Borate Fusion XRF |
| MgO, Magnesium oxide (wt.%) | 4.20 | TBD | TBD | TBD | Borate Fusion XRF |