Metals and minerals
Elemental Analysis
WDXRF elemental analysis and current commercial analytical capabilities.
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Mersin Laboratory: Testing & Sample Preparation
AHK Turkey’s Mersin laboratory provides WDXRF elemental analysis, sample preparation and other commercial testing services for metals and minerals. Defined tests are accredited under TÜRKAK AB-1208-T to ISO/IEC 17025, with accreditation status stated separately and clearly.
Laboratory services
Laboratory Service Areas
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Solid bulk cargoes
FMP / TML & Moisture Determination
FMP, TML and moisture-determination services supporting solid bulk cargo safety.
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Sample Preparation & Physical Testing
Sample preparation, moisture, LOI, screen analysis, bulk density and related services.
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Accredited Analyses and Tests
The Mersin laboratory holds ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation from TÜRKAK under AB-1208-T. Accreditation is limited to specified tests and methods.
Accreditation applies only to tests included within the current TÜRKAK AB-1208-T scope.
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Analysis and Testing Capabilities
Current commercial testing available in Mersin for metals and minerals.
This section presents the current commercial analysis and testing capabilities of the Mersin laboratory. Inclusion of an analysis or test in this list does not by itself indicate its accreditation status. Accredited activities apply only to the tests, methods and matrices specified in the current TÜRKAK AB-1208-T accreditation scope.
Chromite
Cr₂O₃ · Fe₂O₃ · FeO · SiO₂ · Al₂O₃ · CaO · MgO · P₂O₅ · C · S
Zinc
Zn · Pb · Cu · Fe · SiO₂ · CaO · Cd · Mn · C · S
Lead
Pb · Fe · Zn · Cu · SiO₂ · CaO · C · S
Copper
Cu · Fe · Zn · Pb · SiO₂ · CaO · C · S
Iron
Fe · Mn · SiO₂ · Al₂O₃ · CaO · MgO · TiO₂ · V₂O₅ · ZnO · K₂O · P · C · S
Manganese
Mn · Fe · SiO₂ · CaO · Al₂O₃ · MgO · P₂O₅ · S · P · C
Mineral Sand
ZrO₂ · HfO₂ · TiO₂ · C · S
Molybdenum Oxide
Mo · SiO₂ · Cu · Pb · Fe · C · S
Nickel Hydroxide
Ni · Cu · MgO · Co
Bauxite
Al₂O₃ · CaO · Fe₂O₃ · SiO₂ · TiO₂ · C · S
Solid bulk cargo safety
FMP / TML Testing & Moisture Determination
AHK Turkey’s Mersin Laboratory provides FMP/TML testing and moisture determination services. The current official TÜRKAK scope should be consulted to confirm the applicable method and accreditation status of a specific test requirement.
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Local laboratory services
Physical Testing & Sample Preparation
Pre-analysis preparation and related physical testing services are planned according to operational requirements.
- Moisture Test
- Loss on Ignition (LOI)
- Screen Analysis
- Bulk Density
- Semi-Quantitative Scan — 5 Element
- Analysis of sealed inspection samples
- Sample preparation
Commercial sample-preparation categories
- 0–5 kg
- 5–25 kg
- >25 kg
These mass bands are commercial sample-preparation categories only; they are not minimum sample quantities required for analysis.
Sample enquiry
Before sending a sample
To confirm the appropriate test route, scope and sample requirements before dispatch, please provide:
AHK Turkey can confirm the appropriate test route, scope and sample requirements before the sample is dispatched.
- 01Company / client
- 02Contact person
- 03Email and telephone
- 04Sample / product type
- 05Requested analyses
- 06Number and quantity of samples
- 07Special instructions / comments
- 08Applicable method / specification, if any
- 09Relevant technical files, if any
Global coordination
AHK global laboratory network
Specialist tests not available locally in Mersin can be coordinated through AHK’s global laboratory network.
Site infrastructure
Supporting more sustainable operations
Our rooftop solar energy system at the Mersin laboratory supports the use of renewable energy in our operations.
Mersin laboratoryAlfred H KnightGözetme ve Analiz Hizmetleri A.Ş.Hal Mah. Turgut Özal Blv.Gıda Toptancıları Sitesi (MERTOÇ)B30 - 33020 Akdeniz / Mersin