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*\ nBureau <strong>of</strong> Mines Information Circuiar/l97700<strong>Assaying</strong> <strong>Ores</strong>, <strong>Concentrates</strong>,<strong>and</strong> <strong>Bullion</strong>Revision <strong>of</strong> Information Circular 7695UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORm1maut mop. Ylll(k
Information Circular 8714r<strong>Assaying</strong> <strong>Ores</strong>, <strong>Concentrates</strong>,<strong>and</strong> <strong>Bullion</strong>Revision <strong>of</strong> Information Circular 7695By H. H. Heady <strong>and</strong> K. G. BroadheadUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORCecil D. Andrus, SecretaryBUREAU OF MINES
This publication has been cataloged as follows:Heady, Howard H<strong>Assaying</strong> ores, concentrates, <strong>and</strong> bullion. Revision <strong>of</strong>information circular 7695, by H. H. Heady <strong>and</strong> K. G. Brwdhead.[Washington] US. Bureau <strong>of</strong> Mines [1977]26 p. (U.S. Bureau <strong>of</strong> Mines. Informarion circular 8714r)Includes bibliography.1. <strong>Ores</strong>-United Stares-Analysis. 2. Precious metals-UnitedSrarcs-Analysis. 3. Testing laboratories-United Srarcs. I.Broadhcad, Kenneth G., jc. aurh. 11. Title. (Series)TN23SJ71 no. 87141 622.06173U.S. Dept. <strong>of</strong> rhe 1°C. Library
ASSAYING ORES, CONCENTRATES, AND BULLIONRevision <strong>of</strong> Information Circular 7695byH. H. Heady 1 <strong>and</strong> K. G. Broadhead2ABSTRACTThis Bureau <strong>of</strong> Mines report provides specific information regarding theanalysis <strong>of</strong> ores, concentrates, <strong>and</strong> bullion. It describes analytical servicesprovided by some Federal agencies, <strong>and</strong> discusses analytical techniques applicableto the precious metals. The appendixes list Bureau <strong>of</strong> Mines <strong>State</strong> LiaisonOffices <strong>and</strong> cmercial assay laboratories.INTRODUCTIONSharp increases in the world market prices <strong>of</strong> gold <strong>and</strong> silver have generateda renewed interest in prospecting <strong>and</strong> mining. Almost simultaneouslythere has been an upsurge <strong>of</strong> interest in the platinum-group metals owing notonly to a shortage <strong>of</strong> these metals but also to prospecting activity--particularlyin the Western United <strong>State</strong>s. Still another factor contributing to thebooming interest in the noble metals is the recent legislation (PublicLaw 93-373) effective December 31, 1974, that permits citizens <strong>of</strong> the United<strong>State</strong>s to buy <strong>and</strong> possess gold. As a result <strong>of</strong> this situation, many citizensare seeking information <strong>and</strong> advice regarding investing, prospecting, mining,milling, refining, <strong>and</strong> analyzing the noble metals.This paper is a revision <strong>and</strong> updating <strong>of</strong> Information Circular 7695 (6) .3FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIESMany mineral samples are sent to Government agencies with the requestthat they be assayed or chemically analyzed. It should be emphasized that -there are no Federal agencies, except for the U.S. Mints, where assays <strong>and</strong>quantitative analyses are made for the public.Many <strong>of</strong> the <strong>State</strong>s maintain a Bureau <strong>of</strong> Mines, a Geological Survey, orsome similar organization, frequently at a <strong>State</strong> university, where mineralslSupervisory research chemist.2Chemical engineer.3~nderlined numbers in parentheses refer to items in the list <strong>of</strong> referencespreceding the appendixes <strong>of</strong> this report.
found by residents <strong>of</strong> the <strong>State</strong> will be identified free <strong>of</strong> charge. Usually,a charge is made for assays. Specific tests, as on clays, are made by some<strong>of</strong> these <strong>of</strong>fices.The Federal Bureau <strong>of</strong> Mines, although it attempts to avoid duplication<strong>of</strong> services rendered by <strong>State</strong> agencies, is authorized to give advice regardingprospective markets. It does not compete with private assayers <strong>and</strong> chemists,but it will accept samples sent to its field laboratories, <strong>and</strong> identify themby visual or microscopic inspection. This examination is usually sufficientto indicate whether the material has cormnercial value, or at least if theexpense <strong>of</strong> an assay would be warranted. Except in connection with its owntechnical investigations, no assays or other special tests are made by theBureau <strong>of</strong> Mines. A general statement <strong>of</strong> policy regarding the ~ureau's mineralogicalservices that are available to the public is included in the FederalRegister (2).The U.S. Geological Survey <strong>and</strong> the Smithsonian Institution also makemineral identifications <strong>of</strong> specimens as a public service. However, neither<strong>of</strong> these agencies nor the Bureau <strong>of</strong> Mines will provide such services on longsuites <strong>of</strong> specimens submitted by mineral dealers, well drillers, or others,when such work can be done regularly by conrmercial concerns.The U.S. Mint, Denver, Colo., provides assays <strong>of</strong> ores for gold, silver,copper, lead, <strong>and</strong> zinc. The U.S. Mints also perform assays <strong>of</strong> gold <strong>and</strong> silverbullion. The special services provided, the charges involved, <strong>and</strong> the locations<strong>of</strong> U.S. Mints are presented in the Code <strong>of</strong> Federal Regulations,Title 31--Money <strong>and</strong> Finance, published by the Office <strong>of</strong> the Federal Register,General Services Administration. A copy <strong>of</strong> this regulation can be obtainedfrom the Superintendent <strong>of</strong> Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,Washington, D.C . 20402.PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING ORE SAMPLESThe economic exploitation <strong>of</strong> a mineral deposit follows a more or less setsequence. Invariably, the first step is identification to determine whetherthe ore to be mined or the mineral to be sold is actually what it is thoughtto be. An identification is a qualitative examination designed to giveinformation as to what a substance may be rather than how much <strong>of</strong> it may bepresent.If the identification shows the material to be one <strong>of</strong> possible commercialvalue, the next step is to take a sample representative <strong>of</strong> the exposed faceor outcrop for assay or quantitative chemical analysis. Preliminary considerationalso should be given to certain economic aspects. For example, nomineral deposit, irrespective <strong>of</strong> its size <strong>and</strong> grade, is <strong>of</strong> immediate value ifit is so inaccessible that the product cannot be mined, processed, transported,<strong>and</strong> sold at a pr<strong>of</strong>it on a competitive market.Sampling should always be made on a fresh surface. There are twosuggested ways <strong>of</strong> proceeding, <strong>of</strong> which the second is the more reliable.
<strong>of</strong> the bar, is therefore enriched in the lowest melting point metal.Obviously, the best way to sample material <strong>of</strong> this type would be while it ismolten <strong>and</strong> homogeneous. Since this is normally impossible except to therefiner, drilling or sawing the bar <strong>of</strong>fer the best alternatives. Sawing ismore laborious <strong>and</strong> destroys the continuity <strong>of</strong> the bar since it would have tobe sawed completely through. In drilling the bar, it is important to sampleboth the ends as well as the middle <strong>and</strong> to drill either completely throughthe bar or to drill half way through from both sides. The material removedfrom the bar must, in turn, be carefully sampled for assay or, in sawcases, remelted <strong>and</strong> either sampled while molten or frozen rapidly by pouringinto water so that segregation does not occur. Proper sampling <strong>of</strong> obviouslyheterogeneous metals such as industrial, jewelry, or dental scrap requiresthat the material be melted prior to sampling. The sampling <strong>of</strong> scrapelectronic parts consisting <strong>of</strong> circuit boards, <strong>and</strong> components such astransistors <strong>and</strong> integrated circuits, is a difficult task <strong>and</strong> requires anassay on each constituent <strong>and</strong> an estimate on their total number. It may befeasible in some cases, such as in sampling circuit boards, to roast the sampleto remove the organic material <strong>and</strong> then analyze the ash for the metalvalues <strong>of</strong> interest.DESCRIPTION OF TESTING TECHNIQUESVarious testing techniques are available to the public at commerciallaboratories, the choice <strong>of</strong> which depends on the problem to be solved. Themost useful techniques are described to familiarize the reader with theirapplication as well as their limitations.Chemical AnalysisA chemical analysis is <strong>of</strong>ten used to determine how much <strong>of</strong> a particularelement is present in a sample. Chemical analyses are normally very precise<strong>and</strong> accurate, but they are <strong>of</strong>ten less sensitive <strong>and</strong> more time consuming thaninstrumental analyses. It is because <strong>of</strong> these disadvantages that wet chemicaltechniques are usually not suitable for the determination <strong>of</strong> the noblemetals (gold, silver, platinum-group metals) in ores <strong>and</strong> concentrates. Inrecent years, there has been a merging <strong>and</strong> combining <strong>of</strong> chemical <strong>and</strong> instrumentaltechniques to take advantage <strong>of</strong> the best features <strong>of</strong> both approaches. .For example, an ore sample might be put into solution <strong>and</strong> separatedchemically into fractions that are subsequently analyzed for selected elementsby either st<strong>and</strong>ard chemical or atomic absorption procedures.The value <strong>of</strong> a quantitative analysis depends on how representative thesample is <strong>of</strong> the total bulk <strong>of</strong> material to be tested. No ore or mineraldeposit is uniform throughout; consequently, an analysis <strong>of</strong> a sample consisting<strong>of</strong> a single specimen or a few r<strong>and</strong>omly chosen pieces <strong>of</strong> rock is uselessin attempting to evaluate a potential deposit. This information can beobtained only by prescribed scientific methods <strong>of</strong> sampling.
spectra that can be used to identify that particular element. In usualpractice, a very small amount (5 to 50 mg) <strong>of</strong> finely pulverized ore sample(or filings if the sample is metallic) is vaporized completely, <strong>and</strong> the resultingspectra is recorded <strong>and</strong> used to determine the metals present. Thisgeneral procedure can also be used to estimate the approximate concentration<strong>of</strong> each metal detected. If necessary, this technique can be further specializedto permit the quantitative determination <strong>of</strong> selected elements. Thechief advantage <strong>of</strong> a spectrographic analysis is that 30 to 50 elements canbe readily determined at quite low concentration levels. Consequently, alarge number <strong>of</strong> samples can be surveyed rapidly to determine their generalelemental composition. An important disadvantage is that most <strong>of</strong> the noblemetals cannot normally be detected below about 30 parts per million (about1 oz/ton) in ores <strong>and</strong> concentrates. Another disadvantage in applying thistechnique for detecting precious metals at low concentrations is thepossibility <strong>of</strong> misidentification due to interferences from other elements inthe sample. Since the usual requirement is to detect noble metals at concentrationlevels as low as 0.01 oz/ton, the spectrographic approach isnot recommended. More specific information on spectrographic analysis maybe gained from a good text such as the one by Aherns <strong>and</strong> Taylor (l).X-Ray AnalysisIn X-ray fluorescence analysis, the sample is exposed to a highintensitygamma ray or X-ray beam, which causes each element present in thesample to emit characteristic X-rays that can be used to identify therespective elements. The intensity <strong>of</strong> this secondary X-radiation fran thesample is also directly proportional to the concentration <strong>of</strong> each elementthat is present. In ordinary practice, a small amount <strong>of</strong> finely pulverized'sample is placed in the X-ray instrument <strong>and</strong> excited by the X-ray beam.The whole range <strong>of</strong> emitted X-rays can be recorded to determine which elementsare present, or X-rays emitted from a particular element can be counted <strong>and</strong>compared with those <strong>of</strong> known st<strong>and</strong>ards to determine the exact concentration.The main advantages <strong>of</strong>this X-ray fluorescence technique are that it is simple,rapid, highly reliable, <strong>and</strong> quite accurate providing proper calibration hasbeen achieved for each type <strong>of</strong> sample being analyzed. Some disadvantages arethat this technique is matrix-dependent <strong>and</strong>, consequently, it cannot be usedto determine the metal content <strong>of</strong> ores, concentrates, or alloys without firstbeing carefully calibrated to h<strong>and</strong>le each particular type <strong>of</strong> material.Another disadvantage is that most <strong>of</strong> the noble metals cannot be detected belowabout 50 to 100 parts per million (2 to 3 ozlton). Therefore, this approachis not reconmended for the direct determination <strong>of</strong> gold, silver, or theplatinum-group metals in ores or concentrates. Liebhafsky, Pfeiffer, Winslow,<strong>and</strong> Zemany (7) give an excellent discussion on the application <strong>of</strong> X-rayfluorescence analysis techniques.Another useful tool is X-ray diffraction (8). This technique is basedupon the fact that the crystal structure <strong>of</strong> any given sample causes theincident X-rays to be diffracted in a manner characteristic <strong>of</strong> that particularmaterial. The resulting X-ray diffraction pattern is like a fingerprint forthat material, <strong>and</strong> can be used to identify it even in the presence <strong>of</strong> othercrystalline materials. Over 20,000 different minerals, metals, <strong>and</strong> compoundshave been catalogued by their characteristic X-ray diffraction patterns.
The use <strong>of</strong> this catalogue simplifies the identification <strong>of</strong> the variouscomponents in any crystalline sample. The advantage <strong>of</strong> X-ray diffraction isthat it tells something about the composition <strong>and</strong> structure. Ordinarily,X-ray diffraction is not used to make quantitative determinations. However,in special cases, such as the determination <strong>of</strong> free silica in a coal mine dustsample, it is feasible to make quantitative analyses.Atomic Absorption AnalysisAtomic absorption is based on the fact that a free atom is capable <strong>of</strong>absorbing light <strong>of</strong> the same wavelength it would normally emit. If lightemitted by an element inside a special lamp is passed through a gaseous cloudcontaining this element in the atomic state, then the atoms from this element,<strong>and</strong> only this element, will absorb this light. In practice, the gaseouscloud is formed by aspirating a solution <strong>of</strong> the sample to be analyzed intoa flame <strong>of</strong> sufficient temperature to reduce the element to its atomic state.The absorbance <strong>of</strong> the light from the special lamp by the aspirated samplesolution is then compared with the absorbances <strong>of</strong> suitable st<strong>and</strong>ards analyzedin a similar manner. Prior to analysis, the sample obviously must be putinto solution with suitable solvents. In gold analysis, this can beaccomplished readily with aqua regia, a mixture <strong>of</strong> nitric <strong>and</strong> hydrochloricacids. For the analysis <strong>of</strong> gold <strong>and</strong> the platinum-group metals, dissolution<strong>and</strong> direct analysis <strong>of</strong> ores or concentrates is impractical; the very smallabsorption signal from the low levels <strong>of</strong> these metals that are normallyencountered is masked by light scattering in the flame caused by highconcentrations <strong>of</strong> dissolved solids (4). Consequently, it is necessary toresort to methods involving organic extraction <strong>of</strong> the precious metals fromthe acid solution <strong>and</strong> analysis <strong>of</strong> these extracts, or the use <strong>of</strong> fire assayto preconcentrate the precious metals into a small bead that can be dissolved<strong>and</strong> analyzed by atomic absorption. Using an acid digestion-organic extractionmethod on a 1-gram sample, less than 0.01 ounce <strong>of</strong> gold per ton <strong>of</strong> ore maybe measured. If a fire assay preconcentration is used, the sensitivity canbe extended still further. Atomic absorption analysis, when properly applied,has few disadvantages, <strong>and</strong> it is fast, accurate, <strong>and</strong> economical. It hasthe advantage that the equipment is comparatively inexpensive. Furthermore,since the method may be employed for the analysis <strong>of</strong> most metals, manytesting laboratories use this technique. An excellent <strong>and</strong> comprehensive texton this type <strong>of</strong> analysis is the one by Ramirez-Muiioz (2).Neutron Activation AnalysisThis method <strong>of</strong> analysis is based on the principle that when a sampleis subjected to bombardment by neutrons, some <strong>of</strong> the stable atoms that makeup the sample will absorb neutrons <strong>and</strong> become radioactive. These radioactiveatoms will, in turn, emit gama rays the energies <strong>of</strong> which are characteristic<strong>of</strong> the particular elements. Using suitable <strong>and</strong> rather sophisticatedelectronic counting equipment, these gam rays can be detected, <strong>and</strong> theelements <strong>and</strong> amounts present in the sample can be determined. Alternatively,to obtain greater sensitivity <strong>and</strong> avoid interferences, the activated samplemay be dissolved <strong>and</strong> the elements <strong>of</strong> interest chemically separated prior tobeing counted. For gold <strong>and</strong> silver, the direct electronic method has
excellent sensitivity, but for the platinum-group metals, chemical separationtechniques are required. This type <strong>of</strong> analysis would not normally be utilizedfor ores or concentrates. Analysis <strong>of</strong> the noble metals by this method isusually limited to rather esoteric samples, such as moon rocks, filings fromancient coins, <strong>and</strong> geological samples with exceedingly small <strong>and</strong> noneconomicamounts <strong>of</strong> metals present. Only small samples are usually irradiated innuclear reactors, <strong>and</strong> consequently any material that is not clearly homogeneous,such as a gold ore, can give erroneous results. Furthermore, themethod is expensive <strong>and</strong> is only performed commercially in a few laboratories.<strong>Bullion</strong> AssayThe analysis <strong>of</strong> gold or silver bullion is more complex, time consuming,<strong>and</strong> expensive than a st<strong>and</strong>ard fire assay. This is readily underst<strong>and</strong>ablesince the material the sample represents is very valuable <strong>and</strong>, therefore,the analysis warrants the utmost attention. Great care must be exercised inobtaining proper samples that are truly representative <strong>of</strong> the whole material.The assay <strong>of</strong> gold <strong>and</strong> silver bullion is expressed in parts per thous<strong>and</strong> calledfineness. For example, a gold bullion containing 99 percent gold, or 990parts per thous<strong>and</strong>, is 990 fine.The assay for silver in silver bullion or gold bullion may beaccomplished either by cupellation or by wet chemical volumetric methods.The cupellation method is subject to more errors, <strong>and</strong> if accurate values areneeded, as in the assay <strong>of</strong> fine silver bullion, the chemical procedure mustbe applied. The errors in the cupellation assay for silver are corrected bymeans <strong>of</strong> a check or pro<strong>of</strong> assay <strong>of</strong> a synthetic sample <strong>of</strong> approximately thesame weight <strong>and</strong> composition as the bullion sample. The check <strong>and</strong> bullionsamples are cupelled side by side, <strong>and</strong> it is assumed that the losses asdetermined for the check sample also apply to the bullion. Therefore, themethod involves a preliminary assay to determine the approximate composition<strong>of</strong> the bullion before the check assay can be prepared. The sample sizenormally taken is about one-half gram. The assay <strong>of</strong> fine silver bullion,greater than 990 fine, is normally accomplished by a wet chemical procedurecalled the "Gay Lussac--U.S. Mint Method" Q). In this technique, the silversample, about 1 gram, is accurately weighed, dissolved in nitric acid, <strong>and</strong>about 99.8 percent <strong>of</strong> the silver is precipitated with a 100-ml NaCl solutionthat has been previously st<strong>and</strong>ardized with pure silver. Subsequent milliliteradditions <strong>of</strong> the diluted st<strong>and</strong>ardized NaCl solution are added until n<strong>of</strong>urther precipitation occurs. A more recent refinement <strong>of</strong> this method usesatomic absorption to determine the small amount <strong>of</strong> silver remaining in solutionafter the initial precipitation with the st<strong>and</strong>ardized NaCl solution.The general method <strong>of</strong> assaying gold bullion is by cupellation <strong>and</strong> partingaccompanied by check or pro<strong>of</strong> assays on synthetic alloys corresponding to thecomposition <strong>and</strong> weight <strong>of</strong> the bullion (2,-10). Therefore, the method usuallyrequires a preliminary assay to obtain an approximate analysis. As in thecase <strong>of</strong> silver bullion analysis, the check <strong>and</strong> bullion samples are cupelledside by side, <strong>and</strong> any loss or gain in the check sample, which is called thesurcharge, is applied to the bullion sample. In the parting process, whichseparates the silver from the gold, the silver-gold ratio must be kept between
2 to 4 parts silver to 1 part gold, otherwise proper parting will not beachieved. Consequently, silver must normally be added to both the bullion<strong>and</strong> pro<strong>of</strong> sample. The resulting bead from the cupellation must be rolledvery thin <strong>and</strong> parting procedure must be carefully st<strong>and</strong>ardized. In boththe silver <strong>and</strong> gold bullion assay, results are obtained on duplicate samples.PRICES AND FEESThe trade generally recognizes three qualities <strong>of</strong> work. The first <strong>and</strong>lowest priced analysis is designated by such terms as routine, engineer'ssurvey, <strong>and</strong> preliminary. A higher priced, more careful analysis is calledcontrol, <strong>and</strong> third <strong>and</strong> most expensive is called umpire. Unfortunately,there is no way <strong>of</strong> setting up st<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>of</strong> quality on the basis <strong>of</strong> accuracybecause sane elements, such as iron or copper, can be determined in theusual samples with little effort to a high degree <strong>of</strong> accuracy, whereas othersrequire time-consuming procedures <strong>and</strong> great skill, in spite <strong>of</strong> which accuracy<strong>of</strong> results is only fair.The price ranges listed are typical <strong>of</strong> the prices being quoted by conrmercia1laboratories as <strong>of</strong> January 1, 1977, for routine analyses. The listedvalues are for single, finely ground samples. An extra charge <strong>of</strong> $1 to $51per sample is assessed if the sample has to be prepared for analysis.Discounts are usually granted if many samples <strong>of</strong> the same type are submittedat one time.:;Atomicabs;;ionGold ....................... $4- $8 $3-$7Silver.. ................... 4- 8Gold <strong>and</strong> silver........ ....Platinum ................... 20-l70 25-35Higher prices are charged for the assay <strong>of</strong> the richer samples, such asbullion, sweepings, <strong>and</strong> jewelry. Control <strong>and</strong> umpire analyses cost two tothree times the price <strong>of</strong> routine analyses.A qualitative spectrographic analysis to determine the general elementalcomposition costs about $15 to $30 per sample. An X-ray diffraction analysisto determine the mineral composition <strong>of</strong> a sample costs about $30 to $50.Most <strong>of</strong> the cmon metals in ores, concentrates, <strong>and</strong> alloys can bedetermined with reasonable accuracy by atomic absorption. The cost is $1.50to $3 for the first element, plus about $1 to $2 for each succeeding elementin the same sample. S m <strong>of</strong> the metals that can be determined by this techniqueare bismuth, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, copper, iron, lead, manganese,molybdenum, nickel, tin, <strong>and</strong> zinc.
A few laboratories perform mineralogical services. the cost <strong>of</strong> whichvaries with the type <strong>of</strong> analytical work required . Typical services <strong>and</strong>estimated costs are as follows:Petrographic <strong>and</strong> mineralogical examination per hour ...... $10Thin sections ................................ p er sample .. $4- 14Polished sections ................................ do.. . 4- 15Grain mounts ..................................... do ...... 4- 10Particle size distribution ....................... do ...... 25- 35Specific gravity ................................. do . 4- 6
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APF'ENDIX A.--STATE LIAISON OFFICESLocal InformationThe U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the Interior has established, through its Bureau<strong>of</strong> Mines, <strong>State</strong> Liaison Officers to represent each <strong>of</strong> the <strong>State</strong>s <strong>and</strong> territories.The primary mission <strong>of</strong> these Officers is to conduct the Bureau'sbusiness that can best be accomplished at the <strong>State</strong> <strong>and</strong> local levels, toinsure participation <strong>of</strong> appropriate organizations within the <strong>State</strong> in actions<strong>of</strong> mutual concern, <strong>and</strong> to serve as a Federal point <strong>of</strong> contact. The LiaisonOfficers are familiar with the mining <strong>and</strong> metallurgical activities in theirparticular geographical areas. Accordingly, they are available to provideinformation <strong>and</strong> advice to private citizens <strong>and</strong> people in industry who areinterested in prospecting, mining, milling, refining, <strong>and</strong> analyzing preciousmetals. The attached list <strong>of</strong> <strong>State</strong> Liaison Officers is provided as a matter<strong>of</strong> general interest <strong>and</strong> service to the public.Bureau <strong>of</strong> Mines, U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the Interior,Liaison Program Office DirectoryAlabama<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeArkansas<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the Interior U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorP.O. Box LRoom 3331, Federal Office Bldg.University, Ala. 35486 Little Rock, Ark. 72201(205) 758-0491 (501) 378-5965Alaska<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeCalifornia<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the Interior U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorRoom G-81, Federal Bldg. Room 3046Anchorage, Alaska 99501 650 Capitol Mall(206) 442-0151 Sacramento, Calif. 95814(916) 440-2417<strong>Arizona</strong><strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeColoradoBureau <strong>of</strong> Mines<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the Interior Bureau <strong>of</strong> MinesRoom 1012U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the Interior2721 North Central Ave. Room 820, Bldg. 67Phoenix, Ariz . 85004Denver Federal Center(602) 261-3357 Denver, Colo. 80225(303) 234-4205
ConnecticutSee New HampshireDelawareSee Maryl<strong>and</strong>Florida<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorRoom 204547 North Monroe St.Tallahassee, Fla. 32301(904) 222-6218Georgia<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorRoom 43119 Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr., SWAtlanta, Ca. 30334(404) 221-6204HawaiiSee CaliforniaIdaho<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorRoom 2034620 Overl<strong>and</strong> Rd.Boise, Idaho 83705(208) 384-1084Illinois<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.6. Depsrtmnt <strong>of</strong> the InteriorRoom 102, Jefferson West No. 1525 W. Jefferson St.Springfield, Ill. 62702(217) 525-4368Indiana<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorRoom 113Seventh <strong>and</strong> College Sts.Bloomington, Ind. 47401(812) 339-6139- IowaSee MissouriKansas<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorSuite 220, Federal Bldg./U.S. Courthouse444 S .E. QuincyTopeka, Kans. 66603(913) 295-2520Kentucky<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorRoom 269John C. Watts Federal Bldg.330 West BroadwayFrankfort, Ky . 40601(502) 875-4120Louisiana<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorRoom 119, Federal Bldg. <strong>and</strong>Courthouse707 Florida St.Baton Rouge, La. 70801(504) 387-0181, ext. 374-Maine<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorP.O. Box 228Augusta, Maine 04330(207) 622-6171, ext. 292
Maryl<strong>and</strong><strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorColumbia PlazaRoom 9072401 E St., N.W.Washington, D.C. 20241(202) 634-1272MassachusettsSee New HampshireMichigan<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorRoom 1121, C-rce Center Bldg.300 Capitol St.Lansing, Mich. 48933(517) 372-1910, ext. 681Minnesota<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorP.O. Box 1660Twin Cities, Minn. 55111(612) 725-4535Mississippi<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorRoom 408, 301 Bldg.301 North Lamar St.Jackson, Miss. 39202(601) 969-4208Missouri<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorP.O. Box 1187Rolla, Mo. 65401(314) 364-5555Montana<strong>State</strong> Liaison Of £iceBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the Interior636 North LoganHelena, Mont. 59601(406) 449-5297NebraskaSee KansasNevada<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorRoom 306, Post Office Bldg.705 North Plaza St.Carson City, Nev. 89701(702) 882-9380New Hampshire<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorPost Office <strong>and</strong> Federal Bldg.Newmarket, N .H. 03857(603) 659-3101New JerseySee PennsylvaniaNew Mexico<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorRoom 104, U.S. Courthouse/Federal Bldg .Santa Fe, N. Mex. 87501(505) 988-6624New York<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorSuite 2031659 Central Ave.Albany, N.Y. 12205(518) 869-9536
North Carolina<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorP.O. Box 2828Raleigh, N.C. 27602(919) 755-4166North Dakota<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorRoom 7, 207 E. BroadwayBismarck, N. Dak. 58501(701) 255-4011, ext. 378- OhioSee IndianaOklahoma<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the Interior168 Post Office Bldg.N.W. Third St.Oklahoma City, Okla. 73102(405) 231-4521Oregon<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorSuite 7, St<strong>and</strong>ard Insurance Bldg.475 Cottage St., NESalem, Oreg. 97301(503) 399-5755Pennsylvania<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Departmnt <strong>of</strong> the InteriorP.O. Box 783Federal Square StationHarrisburg, Pa. 17108(717) 782-4474Puerto RicoSee FloridaRhode Isl<strong>and</strong>See New HampshireSouth Carolina<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the Interior403 Columbia Bldg.Main <strong>and</strong> Gervais Sts.Columbia, S.C. 29201(803) 765-5561South Dakota<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU. S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorRoom 261, Federal Bldg.,U.S. Courthouse515 Ninth St.Rapid City, S. Dak. 57701(605) 342-1950Tennessee<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the Interior1109 Parkway Towers404 James Robertson ParkwayNashville, Tenn. 37219(615) 749-7254Texas<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorRoom 782, Federal Bldg.Austin, Tex. 78701(512) 397-5781-Utah<strong>State</strong> Liaison Of £iceBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the Interior1600 East First South St.Salt Lake City, Utah 84112(801) 524-5383VermontSee New HampshireVirginiaSee North Carolina
Washington<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorRoom 205Evergreen Plaza Bldg.711 S. Capitol WayOlympia, Wash. 98501(206) 753-9445West Virginia<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorP.O. Box 428Charleston, W. Va. 25322(304) 343-6181, ext. 443WisconsinSee MinnesotaWyoming<strong>State</strong> Liaison OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorP.O. Box 1796Cheyenne, Wyo. 82001(307) 778-2220, ext. 2481Headquarters OfficeWashington, D.C.Chief, <strong>State</strong> Liaison Program OfficeBureau <strong>of</strong> MinesU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorRoom 901, Columbia Plaza2401 E St., N.W.Washington, D .C . 20241(202) 634-1272
APPENDIX B.--COMMERCIAL ASSAY LABORATORIESThe following listing <strong>of</strong> assay laboratories, arranged alphabetically by<strong>State</strong>, is compiled as a public service. This listing does not necessarilyinclude every conunercial laboratory in each <strong>State</strong>, nor does the Bureau <strong>of</strong>Mines vouch for or recmnd these laboratories wer any others.AlabamaSouthern Testing Laboratories129 West valleyU~ve.Birmingham, Ala . 35209Vester J. Thompson, Jr., Inc.Box 9253Mobile, Ala. 36609AlaskaAlaska Minerals <strong>and</strong> MaterialsLaboratory3944 Spenard Rd.Anchorage, Alaska 99503Alaska Testlab4040 B St.Anchorage, Alaska 99503Chemical & Geological Laboratories<strong>of</strong> Alaska, Inc.P.O. Box 4-1276Anchorage, Alaska 99509Resource Associates <strong>of</strong> Alaska, Inc.3230 Airport Rd.Fairbanks, Alaska 99701<strong>Arizona</strong>American Analvtical & ResearchLaboratories3441 East Milber St.Tucson, Ariz. 85714<strong>Arizona</strong> Testing Laboratories815 West MadisonPhoenix, Ariz . 85007Iron King Assay OfficeIron King MineP.O. Box 14Humbolt, Ariz . 86329Jacobs Assay Office1435 South 10th Ave.Tucson, Ariz. 85713Rochin Assay Office Inc.P.O. Box 1323Douglas, Ariz. 85607Skyline Labs Inc.Hawley & Hawley Division1700 West Grant Rd.Tucson, Ariz. 85705Southwestern Assayers &Chemists , Inc .710 East Evans Blvd.Tucson, Ariz. 85713Valley Assay Office1010 LemonTempe, Ariz. 85281ArkansasNoneCaliforniaAIMS, Inc.1360 Bayport Ave.San Carlos, Calif. 94070Abbot A. Hanks , Inc .115 Indiana St.San Francisco, Calif. 94107Caltest Analytical Laboratories20 McDonnelSonama, Calif. 95476Clarkson Laboratory & Supply, Inc.1144 30th St.San Diego, Calif. 92102
Robert E. Craig & CompanyP.O. Box 577Sun Valley, Calif. 91352Eisenhauer LaboratorieslllOA East Edna PI.Covina , Calif. 91724GMG Assay Office432 West Main St.Quincy , Calif. 95971Heavy Metals Laboratories1415 Colorado St.Santa Monica, Calif. 90404John D. HessTesting Corp.356 East Main St.El Centro, Calif. 92243Humel & Christianson ConsultingEngineers102 East AlisoOjai, Calif. 93023J & J Smelting & Refining Corp.17474 CatalpaP.O. Box 727Hesperia, Calif. 92345Kem ' s14039 East Don Julio Rd.La Puente, Calif. 91747Metallurgical Laboratories, Inc.1142 Howard St.San Francisco, Calif. 94103Miles D. Rombough Laboratories3069 Del Paso Blvd.Sacramento, Calif. 95815Minerals Engineering417 South Hill St. Room 1099Los Angeles , Calif. 90013Morse Laboratories1525 Fulton Ave.Sacramento, Calif.95825Ralph E. Pray, D.Sc.Mining & Metallurgy ResearchLaboratories40 North Sycamore Ave.Pasadena, Calif. 91107Quality Control Laboratories2606 North DurfeeEl Monte, Calif. 91732Reed Engineering1140 North Lemon St.Orange, Calif. 92667San Joaquin Research Laboratories2253 South El DoradoStockton, Calif. 95206Twining Laboratories, Inc.2527 Fresno St.Fresno, Calif. 93721Twining Laboratories <strong>of</strong> So. Calif.,Inc .3310 Airport WayLong Beach, Calif. 90801Wilkinson Assays9491 Sierra Ave.Fontana, Calif. 92335ColoradoAccu-Labs Research, Inc.11485 West 48th Ave.Golden, Colo. 80401Alan D. Breese, Sr.1947 South Decatur St.Denver, Colo. 80219Brown Laboratory2263 BroadwayGr<strong>and</strong> Junction, Colo. 81501CDC Associates, Inc.5401 Western Ave.Boulder, Colo. 80301Colorado Analytical Laboratory240 South MainBrighton, Colo. 80601
Colorado <strong>Assaying</strong> Company2244 BroadwayDenver, Colo . 80205Colorado School <strong>of</strong> Mines ResearchInstituteP.O. Box 112Golden, Colo. 80401Coors Spectro-Chemical LaboratoryDivision <strong>of</strong> Coors Porcelain Co.600 NinthGolden, Colo. 80401Ernest Engineering Co.734 East Second Ave.Durango, Colo. 81301Fluo-X-Spec Analytical Laboratory718 Sherman St. (rear)Denver, Colo. 80203G X Labs, Inc.16948 South Golden Rd.Golden, Colo. 80401Gr<strong>and</strong> Junction Laboratories439 North Ave.Gr<strong>and</strong> Junction, Colo. 81501Thomas E. Hancock120 South WalnutHayden, Colo. 81639Hazen Research, Inc .4601 Indiana St.Golden, Colo. 80401Mile High PlacersP.O. Box 483Golden, Colo. 80410Minerals Assay Laboratory549 Nol<strong>and</strong> Ave .Gr<strong>and</strong> Junction, Colo. 81501Natural Resources Laboratory1100 SinnnsLakewood, Colo .Mailing address:P.O. Box 702Edgemont BranchGolden, Colo. 80401Herbert M. Ochs81 South Elati St.Denver, Colo. 80223Charles 0. Parker & Co.William Bealer, Owner2114 Curtis St.Denver, Colo. 80205Root <strong>and</strong> NortonWest Animas ValleyDurango , Colo . 81301Root <strong>and</strong> Simpson, Inc.1310 East 17th Ave.Denver, Colo. 80218Skyline Labs, Inc.12090 West 50th PI.Wheatridge, Colo. 80033Specomp Services, Inc .917 Lincoln Ave.Steamboat Springs, Colo. 80477George Treder Assayer1413 Idaho SpringsIdaho Springs, Colo. 80452ConnecticutYork Research Corp.1 Research Dr.Stamford, Conn. 06904DelawareBr<strong>and</strong>t Associates Inc.50 Blue Hen Dr.Newark, Del. 19713Lehight Testing Laboratories, Inc.P.O. Box 1241Wilmington, Del. 19898FloridaTechnical Services Inc.P.O. Box 52329Jacksonville, Fla . 32207Thornton Labs, Inc .1145 East Cass St.Tampa, Fla. 33601
GeorgiaDunn Laboratories, Inc.717 Edgehill Ave. , NWAtlanta, Ga. 30318Law & Company635 Angier Ave. , NEAtlanta, Ga. 30308McMillan Research1221 Barclay Circle, SEMarietta, Ga. 30060Metallurgical Engineers <strong>of</strong> Atlanta3480 Oakcliff Rd.Doraville , Ga. 30340HawaiiNoneIdahoBoise Assayers & Metallurgy1519 MainBoise, Idaho 83706Idaho <strong>Assaying</strong> & Metallurgy707 North 27thBoise, Idaho 83702Peter Mack166 KingWallace, Idaho 83873Silver Valley Laboratory308 North TaylorOsburn, Idaho 83849IllinoisCharles C. Kawin Company2671 GardnerBroadview, Ill. 60153Chicago Spectro ServicesLaboratories, Inc .4846 South KedzieChicago, Ill. 60632Commercial Testing <strong>and</strong> EngineeringCompany228 North LaSalleChicago, Ill. 60601Factory St<strong>and</strong>ards Laboratory, Inc.416 North <strong>State</strong> St.Chicago, 111. 60610Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory4418 RooseveltHillside, Ill. 60612Robert W. Hunt Company810 South ClintonChicago, Ill. 60607Scientific Control Laboratories,Inc .3136 South KolinChicago, Ill. 60623Taussig Metallurgical Associates,Inc .6955 North HamlinChicago, Ill. 60645IndianaATEC Associates <strong>of</strong> Indiana5150 East 65th St.Indianapolis, Ind. 462200 A Laboratories, Inc.1437 Sadlier Circle, West DriveIndianapolis, Ind. 46239Sherry John M.2112 Kilgore Ave.Muncie , Ind . 47304Laboratories- IowaAnalytical <strong>and</strong> Testing Laboratories7004 CarpenterDes Moines, Iowa 50311Patzig Testing Labs, Inc.2215 IngersollDes Moines, Iowa 50311Twin City Testing <strong>and</strong> EngineeringLabs, Inc .529 LoganWaterloo, Iowa 50703
KansasArrow Laboratories, Inc.123 W. 12thWichita, Kans . 67201Means Laboratories, Inc.419 N. H<strong>and</strong>leyWichita, Kans . 67213Topeka Testing Laboratories101 N. KansasTopeka, Kans. 66603KentuckyFrazier s LaboratoryMarion, Ky. 42064LouisianaGulf South Research Institute7700 GSRI Ave.Baton Rouge, La. 70808Hydro-Chem Analytical1020 Florida St.Baton Rouge, La. 70802Kem-Tech Labs16550 Highl<strong>and</strong> Rd.Baton Rouge, La. 70808Shilstone Testing Lab, Inc.814 Conti St.New Orleans, La. 70112MaineJohn S. Cunnnings , Inc .Bangor International AirportBangor, Maine 04401Maryl<strong>and</strong>Penniman <strong>and</strong> Brme, Inc .6252 Falls Rd.Baltimore Md. 21209MassachusettsArnold Green Testing Laboratories, Inc.East Natick 1ndustrIal Park6 Huron Dr.Natick, Mass. 01760Arnold Green Testing Laboratories, Inc.2 Millbury St.Auburn, Mass. 01501Arnold Green Testing Laboratories, Inc.98 Paris St.Everett, Mass. 02149Arnold Green Testing Laboratories, Inc.Springfield, Mass. 01104J. Dirates & Co., Inc.Notre Dame St.Westfield, Mass. 01085Eastern Smelting & Refining Co.37 Bubier St.Lynn, Mass. 01903Skinner & ShemanNew Engl<strong>and</strong> Laboratories227 California St.Newton, Mass. 02195MichiganDetroit Testing-Laboratory8720 NorthendOak Park, Mich. 48237Michigan Technological UniversityInstitute <strong>of</strong> Mineral ResearchHoughton, Mich. 4993 1MinnesotaLerch Brothers, Inc.P.O. Box 8Hibbing , Minn. 55746Strasburger <strong>and</strong> Siege11403 Eutaw PI.Baltimore, Md. 21217
MississippiBrown-Agee Laboratories <strong>of</strong>Mississippi879 Foley St.Jackson, Miss. 39202Environmental Protection Systems106 Upton Dr.Jackson, Miss. 39209Micro-Methods , Inc .5106 Telephone Rd.Pascagoula , Miss. 39567Mississippi <strong>State</strong> Chemical LabP.O. Box 2198Mississippi <strong>State</strong>, Miss. 39762Southern Technical Services, Inc.1627 Westhaven Blvd.Jackson, Miss. 39209MissouriBruce Williams Laboratories620 Joplin St.Joplin, Mo. 64801General Testing Laboratories1517 WalnutKansas City, Mo. 64108Industrial Testing Laboratories2350 South Seventh Blvd.St. Louis, Mo. 63104St. Louis Testing Laboratories2810 Clark Ave.St. Louis, Mo. 63103MontanaButte Minerals LaboratoriesP.O. Box 3867600 East AluminumButte, Mont . 59701Frontier LaboratoriesP.O. Box 159Melrose , Mont . 59743Northern Testing Laboratories, IncP.O. Box 411600 South 25th St.Billings, Mont. 59103Western LaboratoriesP.O. Box 5373131 Airport Rd.Helena, Mont. 59601Yapuncich, S<strong>and</strong>erson & BrownLaboratories13 North 32dBillings, Mont. 59101NebraskaHarris Laboratories. Inc.624 Peach St.Lincoln, Neb. 68502Nebraska Testing Laboratories4453 South 67th St.Omaha, Neb. 68117Omaha Testing Laboratories2917 DouglasOmaha, Neb. 68102NevadaHumboldt Geochemical Lab744 South 5thElko, Nev. 89801Humboldt LaboratoriesGrass Valley Rd.Winnemucca , Nev. 89445Nevada Assay Office5800 Reno HighwayFallon, Nev. 89406Foundation & Materials Consultants, Nevada Testing Laboratories LTDInc .300 Boston Ave.839 Front St. Las Vegas, Nev. 89104Helena, Mont. 59601
Rocky Mountain Geochemical Corp. Silver City Testing Laboratories, Inc.840 Greg 1024 Hudson St.Sparks, Nev. 89431 Silver City, N. Mex. 88061Edward S. Shedd939 West RobinsonCarson City, Nev. 89701Silver <strong>State</strong> Minerals Testing Lab6274 East Charleston Blvd.Las Vegas, Nev. 89122Weideman's Mining Laboratory3160 Deer Run Rd.Carson City, Nev. 89701New HampshireNoneNew JerseyInternational Testing Labs580 Market St .Newark, N. J. 07105Ledoux & Company359 Alfred Ave.Teaneck, N.J. 07666St<strong>and</strong>ard Testing Labs309 Cortl<strong>and</strong>t St.Belleville, N.J. 07109U.S. Testing Co., Inc.1415 Park Ave .Hoboken, N.J. 07030New MexicoAlbuquerque Assay Laboratory4115 Silver Ave., SEAlbuquerque, N. Mex. 87108Grants Assay Lab1400 West Santa Fe Ave.Grants, N. Mex. 87020Martin <strong>and</strong> Carlisle ChemicalLaboratory715 San Mateo Blvd., NEAlbuquerque, N. Mex. 87108New YorkHarmnerschlae. Moe Inc .158 Canal s;.New York, N.Y. 10013Hoover & Strong Inc.119 West Tupper St.Buffalo, N.Y. 14201Pitkin Lucius Inc.50 Hudson St.New York. N.Y. 10013Rodman & Yaruss Refining Co. Inc.17 West 47th St.New York, N.Y. 10036North CarolinaFroehling & Robertson, Inc.P.O. Box 2058Asheville , N.C. 28802Law Engineering Testing Co.P.O. Box 18288Raleigh, N.C. 27609Southern Testing <strong>and</strong> ResearchLaboratoriesP.O. Box 350Wilson, N.C. 27893North DakotaNone-OhioCTL Eneineerine. Inc.2860 ~Ysher R ~ TColumbus, Ohio 43204Crobaugh Laboratories3800 Perkins Ave.Clevel<strong>and</strong>, Ohio 44114National Spectrographic Laboratories,Inc .19500 South MilesClevel<strong>and</strong>, Ohio 44128
Wadsworth Testing LaboratoryP.O. Box 2081600 Fourth St. , SECanton, Ohio 44701OklahomaRockwell InternationalTulsa DivisionAnalytical Laboratories2000 N. Memorial Dr.Tulsa, Okla. 74115Southwell Labs1838 S .W. 13thOklahoma City, Okla. 73108United <strong>State</strong>s Testing Co., Inc.1341 N. 108 East Ave.Tulsa, Okla. 74116OregonDepartmnt <strong>of</strong> Geology <strong>and</strong> MineralIndustries1069 <strong>State</strong> Office Bldg.Portl<strong>and</strong>, Oreg. 97201Lawre L. Hoagl<strong>and</strong>7018 SE 17th St.Portl<strong>and</strong>, Oreg. 97202Montana Assay Office610 SW Second St.Portl<strong>and</strong>, Oreg. 97201PennsylvaniaAllentown Testing Lab. Inc.754 E . Fairview St.Bethlehem, Pa. 18108Ambric Testing Labs4041 Ridge Ave.Philadelphia, Pa. 19129Booth Garret Blair180 S. Main St.Ambler, Pa. 19002Conwell E. L. & Co.2024 Arch St.Philadelphia, Pa. 19103General Testing Labs. Inc.241 S. JeffersonAllentown, Pa. 18102Materials Consultants <strong>and</strong> Laboratories,Inc .1567 Old Abers Creek Rd.Monroevil le , Pa. 15146McCreath Labs. Inc.236 Liberty Ave.Harrisburg, Pa. 17101Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory850 PoplarPittsburgh, Pa. 15220Smith Rudy & Co.20 N. 3d St.Philadelphia, Pa. 19109Spectrochemical Laboratories, Inc.8350 Frankstown Rd.Pittsburgh, Pa. 15221Rhode Isl<strong>and</strong>Arnold Greene Testing Laboratories, Inc.15 Bellows St.Warwick, R.I. 02888South CarolinaCommonwealth Laboratory, Inc .112 Greenacre Rd.Greenville , S .C. 29607Environmental Analytics , IncP.O. Box 21427Columbia, S.C. 29221Industrial NDT Co. Inc.3409 Spruill Ave.Charleston, S .C. 29405South DakotaWhitewood AssayersBox 299Whitewood, S. Dak. 57793
TennesseeAtek Labs, Inc .P.O. Box 38Corryton, Tenn. 37721Environmental Science & Engineering,Inc .Mays Chapel Rd.Mt. Juliet, Tenn. 37122Steward Laboratories, Inc .5815 Middlebrook PikeKnoxville, Tenn. 37921Technical Laboratories, Inc.515 Cherokee Blvd.Chattanooga, Tenn. 37405TexasDickinson Laboratories201 North ClarkEl Paso, Tex. 79905Western Weighers, Subsidiary <strong>of</strong>Hawley & HawleyAssayers & Chemists, Inc.P.O. Box 3471El Paso, Tex. 79923- UtahAmerican Chemical <strong>and</strong> ResearchLaboratories32 East 3335 SouthSalt Lake City, Utah 84115Chemical <strong>and</strong> Mineralogical Services445 West 2700 SouthSalt Lake City, Utah 84115Crismon <strong>and</strong> Nichols440 South 500 WestSalt Lake City, Utah 84101Material Research, Inc.1380 South West Temple St.Salt Lake City, Utah 84115Rocky Mountain Geochemical Corp.1323 West 7900 SouthWest Jordan, Utah 84084Rogers Research <strong>and</strong> Analysis, Inc68 South Main St.Salt Lake City, Utah 84101Tay Con Laboratories2040 Fortune Rd.Salt Lake City, Utah 84104Union Assay Office , Inc .269 Brooklyn Ave .Salt Lake City, Utah 84101Ute Research Laboratories40 North 400 WestSalt Lake City, Utah 84116VermontNoneVirginiaComnercial Testing & Ennineerine: - - Co.1825-31 Lindsay ~ ce.Norfolk, Va. 23504Froehling & Robertson, Inc.P.O. Box 27524Richmond, Va. 23261Law Engineering Testing Co.P.O. Drawer QQMcLean, Va. 22101Penniman 6 Browne , Inc .1725 Arlington Rd.Richmond, Va. 23230Washington Testing Inc.2930 Eskridge Rd.Fairfax, Va. 22030WashingtonBennetts Chemical Laboratory. -. Inc .901 South Ninth St.Tacoma, Wash. 98405J. M. Knisely Engineering Corp.5807 Fourth Ave., SouthP.O. Box 3724Seattle, Wash. 98124
Laucks Testing Laboratories, Inc.1008 Western Ave .Seattle, Wash. 98104Rocky Mountain Geochemical Corp.6319 North Helena St.Spokane, Wash. 99207Tacoma Assay Office518 Security Bldg.Tacoma, Wash. 98402Technical Service LaboratoriesNorth 1003 Washington St.Spokane, Wash. 99201WisconsinNoneWyomingChemical <strong>and</strong> Geoloaical - Laboratories420 W. 1st St.Casper, Wyo. 82601Natural Resources Research InstituteCollege <strong>of</strong> EngineeringUniversity <strong>of</strong> WyomingBox 3038, University StationLaramie, Wyo. 82070West VirginiaCnmnercial Testing & Engineering Co.626 Broad St.Charleston, W. Va. 25323U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1977-703-001182