Description
18K Gold Certified Reference Material
This reference material is produced and certified by BAM (Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung) in cooperation with the WG Precious Metals of the Committee of Chemists of GDMB. It is an officially recognized European Reference Material (ERM®) designed for precision calibration of XRF analyzers, including handheld and benchtop instruments.
Element | Certified Composition (mass fraction) |
---|---|
Gold | 75.12 |
Silver | 24.90 |
Features
- Certified by BAM under ISO/IEC Guide 98-3:2008 with traceability to the SI (International System of Units).
- Intended for X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) calibration and quality control.
- Specifically developed for calibration of handheld XRF analyzers used in precious metals testing.
- Supplied in round slices (15.8 mm diameter, 0.25–0.3 mm thick) embedded in acrylic glass discs (40 mm diameter, 5 mm thick) for stability and ease of handling.
- Certified values derived from multiple laboratories using methods including fire assay and ICP-OES.
Instructions for Use
- Ready to use without sample pre-treatment.
- Avoid touching the sample surface; if needed, clean gently with pure ethanol.
- Store in a dry, clean environment at ambient conditions.
Applications
- Calibration and verification of handheld XRF analyzers for 18K gold jewelry, refining, and precious metals recycling.
- Routine quality control checks in analytical laboratories.
- Training and demonstration in academic or testing facilities.
Certified by
- BAM Department 1 (Analytical Chemistry; Reference Materials)
- BAM Division 1.6 (Inorganic Reference Materials)
- Download the Certificate of Analysis
Ensure accuracy and traceability in your gold testing workflow with the ERM®-EB508e 18K Gold CRM – trusted by laboratories and precious metal professionals worldwide.