AS 3988-1991 (R2016)

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Abstract

Specifies guidance on methods for the preparation of samples of gold-bearing ore for the determination of gold content.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee MN-005 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 25 September 2015.
The following are represented on Technical Committee MN-005:
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
CSIRO
Minerals Council of Australia

Scope

This Standard provides guidance on methods for the preparation of samples of gold-bearing ore for the determination of gold content. It also describes procedures for checking and adjusting the precision of sample preparation and testing.
The procedures described are applicable to the preparation of laboratory samples and test portions for chemical analysis from the material delivered to the laboratory. Some aspects of primary sampling such as drill hole sampling and frequency of taking increments from a conveyor belt are not considered.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 27/05/2016 This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 27/05/2016
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ISBN
Committee	MN-005
Supersedes	DR 91012