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section has a principal task of carrying out chemical
analysis of geological materials (rocks, minerals, soil,
sediment and concentrate) in order to demarcate areas
of economic mineral potential.
It also provides
useful analytical data (of metals, water, soils, minerals,
fish, sewage) for metallurgists, environmentalists,
agriculturalists, road construction engineers, water
engineers and others.
AVAILABLE ANALYTICAL SERVICES
- Classical wet chemical
analysis for whole rock using titrimetric, gravimetric
and calorimetric methods (UV-VIS Spectronic Genesys
20)
- X-Ray Fluorescence Semi-quantitative
and quantitative analysis
- Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
- Flame, Graphite Furnace
and Hydride Generation analysis for major and trace
elements including environmental analysis at Pico-gram
level.
- Fire assay gold analysis
gravimetric for high concentration of gold and combined
fire assay-AAS for trace concentration of gold and
platinum.
- Advisory and consultancy
services on special fields like construction of
laboratories.
- Purification of raw gold.
- ICP analysis - ULTIMA
JY 180, Modern ICP OES with rapid analysis for most
of the elements for environmental analysis and geochemical
analysis. Fully automated spectrometer with applications
for data processing and storage.
- Automated mercury analysis
- The section will offer modern analytic techniques
for mercury analysis with:
- High sensitivity and
selectivity
- Interference free method
(combined atomic fluorescence and cold vapour technique)
- Easy and rapid routine
operation (auto sampler)
- Carbon sulphur analysis
- Rapid analysis of carbon and sulphur for material
testing, mining, chemical, agriculture, environment,
refineries and others.
TRAINING
Training on
relevant aspects of specialized chemical analysis of
geological and environmental materials by short courses
or attachment and tailor-made basis are also organized
by the section. The training courses may include:
- Instrumental analysis
- theory and practice on various kinds of spectrometers
- Analysis of gold and
other precious
metals
- Environmental analysis
and technologies
- Modern laboratory management
methods
- Sample preparation and
anlysis, etc.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
(EIA) STUDIES
This new service
is introduced together with the commissioning of the
Environmental Unit of the Section. The laboratory will
contribute to national or regional EIA studies especially
on mining and other related projects. EIA studies will
help to improve decision making and ensure that development
options under consideration are environmentally and
economically sound and sustainable. This Section will
bank on personnel and testing facility.
POTENTIAL CLIENTS
- Small scale miners, medium
scale exploration companies, Institution engaged
in the protection of environment and businessman
in mineral trade.
- People interested in
expanding knowledge in chemical analysis of geological
materials, environmental samples and other related
materials.
STAFF
Mr. John O.
Bomani (BSc, Diploma in Standards and Quality Management)
- Chief Chemist and Quality Manager has 17 years experience
in laboratory analysis and quality management.
Mr. Edwin Gowele (BSc, Certificate in different analytical
techniques) - Chemist and has more than 20 years experience
in analysis of geological materials.
Mr. Gerald Niyukuri (Diploma in Laboratory Technology)
- Laboratory technician and has long experience in assaying,
AAS, ICP and other analytical methods
Mr. James George - Assistant Laboratory Technician
CONTACT
Mr. John O. Bomani
E-mail: bomani@seamic.org
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