The method described above is to be used for the analysis of ores that assay about 1.2% gold. What minimum sample mass should be taken if the relative error resulting from a 0.4-mg loss is not to exceed a. -0.1% b. -0.8%

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The method described above is to be used for the analysis of ores that assay about 1.2% gold. What minimum sample mass should be taken if the relative error resulting from a 0.4-mg loss is not to exceed a. -0.1% b. -0.8%
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Mass of gold lost=0.4 mg

Relative error % a)-0.1%, b)-0.8%

 

Relative error percentage is defined as-

Relative error %=|Measured value-Actual value|Actual value×100

 

 

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