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Determination of gold and silver in gold and silver alloys

[Određivanje sadržaja zlata i srebra u zlatnim i srebrenim legurama]

EPTIS factsheet 444411 | Last revision 2026-10-20 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts444411 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts444411

PT provider
PT provider Institute of Metrology of Bosnia and Herzegovina Institute of Metrology of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Based in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Language(s) English
Remarks The Institute of Metrology of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IMBiH) organizes a Proficiency Testing (PT) Scheme for precious metal alloys. The scheme covers gold and silver jewellery alloys, with mass fractions ranging from 100 mg/g to 999 mg/g for both metals. The PT scheme is accredited by TÜRKAK (Turkish Accreditation Agency) under Certificate No. AB-0040-YT, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17043. Test samples are available in two formats, depending on the analytical method: wires with a diameter of 0.5 mm, intended for chemical analysis, and flat plates with dimensions of 0.5 mm × 0.5 mm, intended for X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis.
Keywords
Product groups Jewelry
Metals
Testing fields Analytical chemistry
Technical details
Test item Tested property Testing method
Gold alloys Mass fraction of the gold (Au) ISO 11426
XRF
Silver alloys Mass fraction of the silver (Ag) ISO 11426
ISO 13756
XRF
Aims of the PT scheme
Target group of participants Laboratories involved in the testing and analysis of precious metal alloys, jewellery manufacturers and assaying offices, hallmarking institutions, and other laboratories working with precious metals / Geographical restrictions: No geographical restrictions. Participation is open to eligible laboratories worldwide.
Linked to specific legislation / standards
Additional, subsidiary aims
Number of participants 20
Accredited or otherwise reviewed by a 3rd party

Accredited by TÜRKAK (Turkish Accreditation Agency) on the basis of EN ISO/IEC 17043

Operation is commissioned / requested by
Fees and frequency
Participation fee 400-800 Euro (depending on sample)
Regularly operated Yes (One per year (for different matrices))
Year of first operation 2013
Contact details of the PT provider
Provider Contact person
Institute of Metrology of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Branilaca Sarajeva 25
71000
Bosnia & Herzegovina

Phone: +387 33 568 925
Fax: +387 33 568 909
Web: http://www.met.gov.ba/ http://www.met.gov.ba/
Ms Aida Jotanovic
Phone: +387 33 568 925
Fax: +387 33 568 909
Email: aida.jotanovic@met.gov.ba aida.jotanovic@met.gov.ba
If you find any mistakes please contact the responsible EPTIS coordinator in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Mr Johannes van de Kreeke. Mr Johannes van de Kreeke.
Any questions or problems? Please contact us at eptis@bam.de.
Application version: 1.23-SNAPSHOT.20230502124635-7925ae379a631fc1ececff45d2921c8db38877d5