The main research methods include modern chemical and physicochemical techniques (atomic-absorption, polarizing photometric, extinction, etc.) as well as fire assaying.
Ore analysis comprises analysis of wide range of elements including: Cu, Mo, Zn, Pb, Fe, Cd, Ni, Co, Cr, Mn, Sn, As, Sb, Se, Te, S, precious metals, etc.
High accuracy of assays is ensured due to the work of the highly experienced personnel and the necessary laboratory equipment and instrumentation (Varian Atomic Absorption Spectrometer, Flame photometer, Polarographs, Photoelectric Calorimeter, etc.).
Activities
The main analytic laboratory has provided consultation to laboratories of non-ferrous metallurgy enterprises of Armenia for many years (Kajaran copper-molybdenum combine, Kapan mining enrichment combine, Agarak copper-molybdenum combine, etc.) as well as conducted check analysis for the mentioned enterprises.