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Arrakis, Inc.
Mining Consultation & Environmental Technology
Serving Colorado Since 1988
(303) 806-8487 - arrakis.inc@gmail.com
FIRE ASSAY
Fire Assay is the Industry Standard used to Validate a Resource when seeking Financial Investment.
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We Assay Base Metals, Gold, Silver, and Platinum Group Metals.
Arrakis offers Customized Fluxes for Unique or Refractory Ores.
Fire Assay Beads are analyzed by AA, ICP OES, & ICP MS.​
UNDERSTANDING THE FIRE ASSAY PROCESS
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 Fluxed SampleFluxing and Inquarting |
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 Fluxed Sample1125 C Furnace |
 Fusion Poured into Mold |
 Glass-Lead ButtonDuring the fusion, chemical & thermodynamic reactions occur, resulting in a glassy slag & a lead-silver button. |
 Cupellation Furnace |
 Cupels Exiting Furnace |
 CupellationThe dore bead contains the precious metals, silver and gold from the ore. |
 Gold Dore BeadEnd result is the production of physical precious metal bead |
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