RE:Just Wonderingchickendinner wrote: What are the limitations of the lab where the samples were first sent. 3N?, 4N?, 6N?. I don't think
Bernard would of sent those samples to lab that could only calculate to 3N. I think the Lab at the very least could calculate to 4N. In my opionion the samples sent to the states have at the very least 5N purity. I think the results are going to be amazing.
In fact, there are two standards of equipment available at the first lab where the testing was done.
The Xray diffraction scanning electron microscope, which is capable of resolution in parts per thousand or 3N, the other piece of equipment the ICP-MS system, which is capable of 1ppm resolution or 6N. The lab, however, does not hold sufficient accreditation to legally report on material purity values capable of measurement using the ICP-MS i.e. they can not report with a legally binding result on levels greater than 3N even if they can measure purity levels up to 6N.
The second lab in the USA where the samples are now being tested specializes in Neutron Activation testing, which is capable of PPB resolution or up to 9N purity and legal binding reporting of those results.
One may ask the question, why test to 9N of you expect 4N or 5N results.
All my honest opinion.
KD