Simplify metal mining with titration

Titration (titrimetric analysis) is a quantitative analytical method, which accompanies the entire chain of the metal mining process in order to improve the leaching process or minimise chemical consumption in purification. Determination of metal content, moisture, chemicals or reagents is necessary for different mining stages. Titration has proven to be a robust and rather simple analytical technique that can be used at nearly any point in the process and is now automated to a large extent, from earliest sample preparation through to data storage.

Using Mettler Toledo’s Excellence line of automated titrators, metal leaching and concentration analysis via titration is made safe and easy. Features and modular additions such as SmartSample reader, sample changers, burettes and LabX software, offer the ideal solution for titrimetric analysis. Only One Click on the titrator’s touch screen is required to run a titration analysis for metals. The easy operation of these robust and qualified analytical instruments, as well as affordable cost, allow the use of titrators at all mining sites and in small testing labs.

The main advantages of titrimetric methods such as linearity and high precision will benefit the user. Typical precision of titrimetric analyses is around 0.5%. In the case of pure silver, the relative standard deviation can be as precise as 0.05%.

With a large database of standard titration methods for metal analysis, Mettler Toledo’s robust techniques, safe chemical handling, automation and integrated sample and result management, provide the perfect solution for your mining operation.

Should you wish to receive a free digital copy of the Mettler Toledo Mining Applications booklet, please contact the company as per the details below.

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Rudy Maliepaard Tel: (011) 553 2300 Fax: (011) 553 2400 rudy.maliepaard@microsep.co.za www.microsep.co.za