Precious Metal Assays

An assay is a laboratory analysis of the composition and quantity of precious metal components within a sample from your lot. A clients’ assay result is utilized to later calculate the monetary value of the clients’ lot using this laboratory data.

Sample preparation techniques and laboratory experience are the most valuable factors in ensuring your results accurately represent your material.

Understanding the Assay Process

An assay can be conducted on your scrap catalytic converter lot once the material has been processed to a suitable form for sampling. A sample is taken and further broken down into smaller samples in the laboratory. Based on the composition of the sample, the laboratory chooses the appropriate subsequent steps in order to conduct the assay. Once the assay is complete, a document is generated using this data. The data within the document lists parts per million, or PPM’s, for Platinum, Palladium and Rhodium which represent the quality of the load. Other data is also available on this document which includes the troy ounces of the precious metals.

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Would you like to know more about how the assay process works and the steps to becoming a client? Contact us today and we can patiently walk you through all the steps, whether we are guiding you as a client completely new to assay, or one with experience, looking to partner with a reputable company providing quality data.