Assay Lead Foil

Assay Lead Foil – High-Purity Lead Foil for Fire Assay in South Africa

Assay Lead Foil is a high-purity lead foil specifically manufactured for use in fire assay procedures — the gold standard method for the determination of precious metals including gold, silver, and platinum group metals (PGMs) in geological samples and ores. Trusted by mining laboratories, assay offices, and geochemical research facilities across South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.

Key Features

• High-purity lead – Consistent purity for accurate and reproducible fire assay results
• Uniform thickness and weight – Precisely manufactured for reliable cupellation performance
• Low impurity levels – Minimises background contamination in precious metal determinations
• Easy to cut and wrap – Flexible foil for efficient sample wrapping prior to fusion
• Available in various pack sizes – Suitable for high-throughput assay laboratories

Applications

• Fire assay for gold, silver, and PGM determination
• Cupellation in precious metal analysis
• Geochemical and mineralogical sample preparation
• Mining and exploration laboratory use
• Assay office and metallurgical testing

Safety Notice: Lead foil must be handled with appropriate PPE including gloves. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Follow all relevant MSDS and laboratory safety protocols.

Available for supply to mining and assay laboratories across South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. Request a quote for pricing, pack sizes, or bulk orders.

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