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The complete process (from sample table to ICP-OES machine) takes 3- at least 4 days in the best scenario:
- Day 1 involves: sampling, polishing on the Diamond Wheel, cleaning (sonic bath), and drying samples overnight.
- Day 2: Crushing in the X-Press, grinding in the Shatterbox, a pre-ignition (for LOI) weight, and placing samples in the muffle furnace overnight.
- Day 3-4: Taking a post-ignition (for LOI) weight, and fusing the sample bead. The beads are handed off to the chemistry technicians to continue ICP analysis.
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