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Chemical & Environmental - African Minerals and Geo-sciences centre
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Chemical & Environmental Department
Historically, the section form part of the laboratory departments of AMGC and started its activities in 1996/1997 by providing sample preparation services to small scale, medium and large scale mining companies mostly from Southern and Eastern African countries alone. Today, our analytical services in the section have expanded by acquiring modern methods and instruments to serve clients from all over the continent and beyond.
The section has two main laboratories viz; Geochemical and Environmental Laboratory for analysis of rocks, soils, waster and other sample from mainly the mineral exploration sector. The laboratory is equipped with modern instruments including Atomic Absorption Spectrometers (AAS) with Graphite Furnace, Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES), X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), UV/VIS Spectrophotometer etc
The instruments provide useful analytical data for samples from metals, rocks, soils, minerals, fish and other environmental sample such as vegetables, tea leaves etc. The laboratories are also capable of analyzing a broad range of water quality parameters for water (both surface water and groundwater) and wastewater along with sewage as follows
Isotopes using ICP-MS
Major ions with AAS, ICP-OES.
Heavy metals using AAS, ICP-OES.
Electrical Conductivity (EC) using Conductivity Meter
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) by Gravimetric Method.
Dissolved Oxygen (DO) by Oxi 330i Meter.
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) by the calculation from BOD results.
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) using Oxitop Manometric BOD measuring devices after 5 days incubation.
Alkalinity, Salinity, Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and Total Hardness (TH) using Titrimetric Method.
Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP), pH, Ammonia, Chloride, Lead, Fluoride, Cadmium, Cyanide, Phosphates, Sulphates, Nitrates, Nitrites, Turbidity etc using Portable photometer (pHotoFlex/Turb)
Sample analysis using XRF Machine
Geochemical sample testing with AAS
Moreover, the department offers consultancy services and training to Chemists, Geochemists, Technicians, Environmentalists, and Professionals who wish to acquire hands-on skills on analyses and instrumentation for capacity building. The trainings also fit laymen people who are interested in acquiring basic knowledge in geochemical and environmental materials. The training courses offered by the depatment include:
Field Sampling Techniques for Geochemical Analyses
Sample Preparation Techniques for Geochemical Analyses
Spectrometric Methods
Analysis of Gold and Other Precious Metals
Laboratory Environmental Technologies.
Modern Laboratory Management Methods
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) on Mining and Water Projects
Currently striving to diversify its services to include testing the quality of coal, oil and gas which have recently been discovered in most of the member states including Tanzania
POTENTIAL CLIENTS
Small scale miners, medium scale exploration companies, institution engaged in the protection of environment and all others in mineral trade.
People interested in expanding knowledge in chemical analysis of geological materials, environmental samples and other related materials.
CONTACT
Mr. Charles Buteta
E-mail: charles@seamic.org
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P.O.Box 9573, Kunduchi Beach Area, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Office Tel: +255222650347 Fax: (255 22) 2650319
Business Hours: 8AM–4PM Monday - Friday.
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Geo-information Services
Petrology, Mineralogy and Gemology Department
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Mineral Processing & Small-scale Mining Department
Chemical & Environmental Department
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Welcome
AMGC
Welcome to a Centre of Excellence and Significance able to provide specialized services for the mineral industries and the overall development of the sector in the continent
Login
Register
Home
About us
Brief History
Vision, Mission & Core values
Contact Us
FAQs
AMGC
Organisation Structure
Research & Projects
Quality management system
Departments
Laboratory Services
Chemical & Environmental
Mineralogy, Petrology & Gemmology
Mineral Processing
Industrial Minerals
AFP Laboratory
Geo-information
Training Courses
Member States
Angola
Comoros
Ethiopia
Kenya
Mozambique
Sudan
Tanzania
Uganda
South Sudan
Chemical & Environmental
African Minerals and Geosciences Centre
Minerals For Development
News & Updates
Upcoming Events
Home
Departments
Laboratory Services
Chemical & Environmental
Register
Login
Chemical & Environmental Department
Historically, the section form part of the laboratory departments of AMGC and started its activities in 1996/1997 by providing sample preparation services to small scale, medium and large scale mining companies mostly from Southern and Eastern African countries alone. Today, our analytical services in the section have expanded by acquiring modern methods and instruments to serve clients from all over the continent and beyond.
The section has two main laboratories viz; Geochemical and Environmental Laboratory for analysis of rocks, soils, waster and other sample from mainly the mineral exploration sector. The laboratory is equipped with modern instruments including Atomic Absorption Spectrometers (AAS) with Graphite Furnace, Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES), X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), UV/VIS Spectrophotometer etc
The instruments provide useful analytical data for samples from metals, rocks, soils, minerals, fish and other environmental sample such as vegetables, tea leaves etc. The laboratories are also capable of analyzing a broad range of water quality parameters for water (both surface water and groundwater) and wastewater along with sewage as follows
Isotopes using ICP-MS
Major ions with AAS, ICP-OES.
Heavy metals using AAS, ICP-OES.
Electrical Conductivity (EC) using Conductivity Meter
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) by Gravimetric Method.
Dissolved Oxygen (DO) by Oxi 330i Meter.
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) by the calculation from BOD results.
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) using Oxitop Manometric BOD measuring devices after 5 days incubation.
Alkalinity, Salinity, Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and Total Hardness (TH) using Titrimetric Method.
Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP), pH, Ammonia, Chloride, Lead, Fluoride, Cadmium, Cyanide, Phosphates, Sulphates, Nitrates, Nitrites, Turbidity etc using Portable photometer (pHotoFlex/Turb)
Sample analysis using XRF Machine
Geochemical sample testing with AAS
Moreover, the department offers consultancy services and training to Chemists, Geochemists, Technicians, Environmentalists, and Professionals who wish to acquire hands-on skills on analyses and instrumentation for capacity building. The trainings also fit laymen people who are interested in acquiring basic knowledge in geochemical and environmental materials. The training courses offered by the depatment include:
Field Sampling Techniques for Geochemical Analyses
Sample Preparation Techniques for Geochemical Analyses
Spectrometric Methods
Analysis of Gold and Other Precious Metals
Laboratory Environmental Technologies.
Modern Laboratory Management Methods
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) on Mining and Water Projects
Currently striving to diversify its services to include testing the quality of coal, oil and gas which have recently been discovered in most of the member states including Tanzania
POTENTIAL CLIENTS
Small scale miners, medium scale exploration companies, institution engaged in the protection of environment and all others in mineral trade.
People interested in expanding knowledge in chemical analysis of geological materials, environmental samples and other related materials.
CONTACT
Mr. Charles Buteta
E-mail: charles@seamic.org
News & Updates
Upcoming Events
Projects / Research
Research projects
About us
Brief History
Vision, Mission & Core Values
Newsletters
Contact Us
Frequent Asked Questions
Useful Links
AMDC
UNDP
UNECA
GIRAF Network
African Union Commission
Geological Society of Africa
Geological Survey of Tanzania
Mineral Resources Institute
Ministry of Minerals Tanzania
University of Dar es salaam
Staff Mail
Login
Guests
Online
We have 6 guests and no members online
Contact
Us
African Minerals and Geosciences Centre (AMGC)
P.O.Box 9573, Kunduchi Beach Area, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Office Tel: +255222650347 Fax: (255 22) 2650319
Business Hours: 8AM–4PM Monday - Friday.
Our
Services
Geo-information Services
Petrology, Mineralogy and Gemology Department
Industrial Minerals Application Department
Mineral Processing & Small-scale Mining Department
Chemical & Environmental Department
AMGC
Research and Projects
Organization Structure
Quality management system
Desktop Version