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Ores & Metals Environmental Testing (OMET) Fee: $872.00 Schedule: March and August
ASTM International is pleased to offer a New Ores Metals Environmental Testing (OMET) Proficiency Testing Program (PTP) to laboratories who need a statistical quality assurance tool that will enable them to improve and maintain a high level of performance in conducting routine ASTM environmental tests on ores and related metallurgical materials. The resulting data allow all labs to compare their results with other laboratories globally. This new ASTM-PTP is contingent upon registration of a sufficient number of laboratories. Program participants receive two mine waste samples plus test instructions/report forms for each test cycle. Laboratories perform the short and/or long term tests that are normally conducted within their facilities using the specified ASTM tests in the program scope. Single determinations by each laboratory are required, as the program does not allow the reporting of averages of replicate determinations. Upon completion of testing, each laboratory submits their data on-line to ASTM before the designated short or long term test deadline date. Electronic statistical summary reports will be available within 20 work days from the data submission deadline date for both short and long term test durations. Final reports contain: -All test results are coded to maintain PTP customer confidentiality -Statistical analyses of test data -Charts plotting test results versus lab code WHY SHOULD YOUR LABORATORY PARTICIPATE? You will receive test results, available only to participating laboratories that will help you: -Monitor strengths and weaknesses of your laboratory’s performance -Periodically compare your test results and calculated statistical parameters with other labs globally -Demonstrate your testing abilities for regulatory purposes Each subscribing lab will receive two different mine waste samples of varying acid-base content that weigh approximately 165 grams each. Both samples will be distributed at the same time at the beginning of the test cycle month. The samples are intended to be used for both the short and long term testing phases of the test cycle. The first Ores/Metals Environmental Testing Proficiency Program is scheduled for March and August testing beginning in 2008. Samples, test instructions, and data report forms are made available to each participant. Labs will have approximately six weeks and eleven weeks from the sample distribution date to submit both short and long term test data, respectively. A final summary report for both test durations will be distributed electronically to participants in about 20 business days from the data submission deadlines for both test durations. Short-Term Tests (Six week duration) E1915 Carbon & Sulfur Methods
Draft #5 Acid Neutralization Potential Titration Long-Term Tests (Ten week duration) E1915 Biological Acid Production Potential (BAPP) E1915 Draft Peroxide Acid Generation Test (PAG) for BAPP Testing as needed *List of Methods Subject to Change Test samples are prepared and distributed for ASTM-PTP by McClelland Laboratories Incorporated in Sparks, NV. Program registration fees include the cost of shipping test materials to laboratory participants. Shipping & Handling of all foreign and domestic test samples will be carried out by UPS Air and UPS Ground for foreign and domestic shipments, respectively. All shipping costs will be paid for by ASTM-PTP. Committee E01 on Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores and Related Materials has 193 members and 140 published standards. This committee provides the technical direction for the program. Test information generated from the program is utilized by the Committee to determine if modifications to the ASTM program tests are warranted. Data sent to the committee by ASTM are coded to maintain lab confidentiality. |