Manganese ore scheme (MORE)

• Currently not included in our UKAS scope of accreditation
• Determination of Manganese ore content by X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analysis
• 80 g (approx) test material
• Target analytes
  

  - Manganese (Mn)

  - Calcium oxide (CaO)

  - Silicon dioxide (SiO₂)

  - Sodium oxide (Na₂O)

  - Titanium dioxide (TiO₂)

  - Strontium oxide (SrO)

  - Iron (Fe)

  - Potassium oxide (K₂O)

  - Magnesium oxide (MgO)

  - Sulfur (S)

  - Aluminium (III) oxide (Al₂O₃)

  - Phosphorus (P)

  - Carbon (C)

  - Barium oxide (BaO)

  - Loss on ignition

• 2 distributions per annum
• Scheme year operates from January to December

Round Dates

Scheme Documentation

• General Protocol Proficiency Testing Schemes.pdf
• MORE Scheme Description.pdf
• MORE Application Form 2014.pdf