General Information
Type of service provider
Testing laboratory
Physical postal address
0175, Kostava Street 77
Tbilisi
Georgia
Phone number
+995 577 428 347
E-mail
gmnkdgrcentri [at] yahoo.com
nodar_poporadze [at] yahoo.com
Legal Status
Public
Has the laboratory been accredited in any scopes?
Yes
Scopes of Accreditation
1. Gold-Silver alloys, Jewelery; Gold-Platinum-Palladium alloys; Precious metals containing non-metallic materials; 2. The Mesh catalyst for platinum alloys; Nonferrous metals and they elloys; Iron and their alloys; 3. Gold Ore; Copper Ores and Concentrates; Barite-Polymetallic Ores; Manganese Ores and Concentrates; 4. Precious (jewelry) and Semi-Precious minerals; 5. Rocks: Ultrabasic, Basic, Medium Acid and Acid; Metamorphic Rocks; Sedimentary Rocks; Basic rock-forming minerals; Secondary minerals; Accessory minerals; Ore minerals; 6. Soils; 7. Pottery; 8. Paint Products, Paints; 9. Plasticine; 10. Plastic toys; 11. Plastic Products,
Polymer Products; 12. Inorganic waste: (geological, mining and construction).
Polymer Products; 12. Inorganic waste: (geological, mining and construction).
Accreditation body
The Unified National Body of Accreditation Accreditation Center. GAC-TL-0198
Does the laboratory have other sites?
No
Personnel
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Head of Organization
CEO Name
Nodar Poporadze
CEO Phone
CEO E-mail
nodar_poporadze [at] yahoo.com
Technical Information
Testing
Laboratory services offered
Chemical
Environmental
Other testing laboratory services
Natural sciences, Earth and environmental sciences, Geology.
Scope of services offered
Test object or product tested or matrices
Gold-Silver alloys, jewelry
Test parameter/ properties measured
Gold, Silver,
Platinum, Palladium,
Lead, zinc,
Copper, Nickel.
Platinum, Palladium,
Lead, zinc,
Copper, Nickel.
Type of test/ instrumentation used
Chemical (gravimetric)
EDXRF Spectrometer
(EDX3600B )
EDXRF Spectrometer
(EDX3600B )
Methods
The Chemical Analysis Working Method of Precious Metals Alloys and Materials Containing Them №2.G-18 (Validated),
Gost 12564.1-83
The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated)
Gost 12564.1-83
The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated)
Accreditation status
Yes
Test object or product tested or matrices
Gold-Platinum-Palladium alloys
Test parameter/ properties measured
Gold, Palladium,
Platinum
Platinum
Type of test/ instrumentation used
Chemical (gravimetric); EDXRF Spectrometer
(EDX3600B )
(EDX3600B )
Methods
The Chemical Analysis Working Method of Precious Metals Alloys and Materials Containing Them №2.G-18 (Validated),
Gost 12564.1-83; The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated)
Gost 12564.1-83; The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated)
Accreditation status
Yes
Test object or product tested or matrices
Precious metals containing non-metallic materials
Test parameter/ properties measured
Gold, Palladium,
Platinum, Rhodium
Platinum, Rhodium
Type of test/ instrumentation used
Chemical (gravimetric); EDXRF Spectrometer
(EDX3600B )
(EDX3600B )
Methods
The Chemical Analysis Working Method of Precious Metals Alloys and Materials Containing Them №2.G-18 (Validated),
Gost 12564.1-83; The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated)
Gost 12564.1-83; The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated)
Accreditation status
Yes
Test object or product tested or matrices
The Mesh catalyst for platinum alloys
Test parameter/ properties measured
Palladium,
Platinum, Rhodium
Platinum, Rhodium
Type of test/ instrumentation used
Chemical (gravimetric); EDXRF Spectrometer
(EDX3600B )
(EDX3600B )
Methods
The Chemical Analysis Working Method of Precious Metals Alloys and Materials Containing Them №2.G-18 (Validated),
Gost 12564.1-83; The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated)
Gost 12564.1-83; The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated)
Accreditation status
Yes
Test object or product tested or matrices
Nonferrous metals and they elloys
Test parameter/ properties measured
Aluminum, silicon,
Phosphorus, Manganese,
Iron, Nickel,
Copper, Zinc,
Arsenic, lead,
Tin, Stibium
Phosphorus, Manganese,
Iron, Nickel,
Copper, Zinc,
Arsenic, lead,
Tin, Stibium
Type of test/ instrumentation used
EDXRF Spectrometer
(EDX3600B )
(EDX3600B )
Methods
The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated)
№1.G-18 (Validated)
Accreditation status
Yes
Test object or product tested or matrices
Iron and their alloys
Test parameter/ properties measured
Aluminum, silicon,
Phosphorus, sulfur,
Titanium, Chromium,
Manganese, Iron,
Cobalt, Nickel,
Copper, Zinc,
Arsenic, Molybdenum, Tin, Tungsten,
Lead
Phosphorus, sulfur,
Titanium, Chromium,
Manganese, Iron,
Cobalt, Nickel,
Copper, Zinc,
Arsenic, Molybdenum, Tin, Tungsten,
Lead
Type of test/ instrumentation used
EDXRF Spectrometer
(EDX3600B )
(EDX3600B )
Methods
The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated)
№1.G-18 (Validated)
Accreditation status
Yes
Test object or product tested or matrices
Gold Ore
Test parameter/ properties measured
Gold, Silver,
Copper, Lead,
Zinc, Iron
Copper, Lead,
Zinc, Iron
Type of test/ instrumentation used
EDXRF Spectrometer
(EDX3600B )
(EDX3600B )
Methods
The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated)
№1.G-18 (Validated)
Accreditation status
Yes
Test object or product tested or matrices
Barite-Polymetallic Ores
Test parameter/ properties measured
Barium , Silicon,
Calcium, Iron,
Copper, Gold,
Silver, Zinc,
Lead
Calcium, Iron,
Copper, Gold,
Silver, Zinc,
Lead
Type of test/ instrumentation used
EDXRF Spectrometer
(EDX3600B )
(EDX3600B )
Methods
The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated)
№1.G-18 (Validated)
Accreditation status
Yes
Test object or product tested or matrices
Copper Ores and Concentrates
Test parameter/ properties measured
Copper, Gold,
Silver, Zinc,
Lead, Cadmium,
Cobalt, Nickel,
Sulfur, Manganese,
Iron
Silver, Zinc,
Lead, Cadmium,
Cobalt, Nickel,
Sulfur, Manganese,
Iron
Type of test/ instrumentation used
EDXRF Spectrometer
(EDX3600B )
(EDX3600B )
Methods
The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated)
№1.G-18 (Validated)
Accreditation status
Yes
Test object or product tested or matrices
Manganese Ores and Concentrates
Test parameter/ properties measured
Manganese, Iron,
Calcium, Silicon
Calcium, Silicon
Type of test/ instrumentation used
EDXRF Spectrometer
(EDX3600B )
(EDX3600B )
Methods
The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated)
№1.G-18 (Validated)
Accreditation status
Yes
Test object or product tested or matrices
Soils
Test parameter/ properties measured
Sodium, Magnesium,
Aluminum, Silicon,
Phosphorus, Sulfur,
Potassium, Calcium,
Titanium, Vanadium, Chromium, Manganese, Iron,
Nickel, Copper,
Zinc, Arsenic,
Rubidium, Strontium, Zirconium, Barium, Lead
Aluminum, Silicon,
Phosphorus, Sulfur,
Potassium, Calcium,
Titanium, Vanadium, Chromium, Manganese, Iron,
Nickel, Copper,
Zinc, Arsenic,
Rubidium, Strontium, Zirconium, Barium, Lead
Type of test/ instrumentation used
EDXRF Spectrometer
(EDX3600B )
(EDX3600B )
Methods
The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated)
№1.G-18 (Validated)
Accreditation status
Yes
Test object or product tested or matrices
Pottery
Test parameter/ properties measured
Chromium, Zinc,
Arsenic, Strontium,
Barium, Cadmium,
Mercury, Lead
Arsenic, Strontium,
Barium, Cadmium,
Mercury, Lead
Type of test/ instrumentation used
EDXRF Spectrometer
(EDX3600B )
(EDX3600B )
Methods
The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated)
№1.G-18 (Validated)
Accreditation status
Yes
Test object or product tested or matrices
Paint Products, Paints
Test parameter/ properties measured
Chromium, Zinc,
Arsenic, Strontium,
Barium, Cadmium,
Mercury, Lead
Arsenic, Strontium,
Barium, Cadmium,
Mercury, Lead
Type of test/ instrumentation used
EDXRF Spectrometer
(EDX3600B )
(EDX3600B )
Methods
The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated)
№1.G-18 (Validated)
Accreditation status
Yes
Test object or product tested or matrices
Plasticine
Test parameter/ properties measured
Chromium, Zinc,
Arsenic, Strontium,
Barium, Cadmium,
Mercury, Lead
Arsenic, Strontium,
Barium, Cadmium,
Mercury, Lead
Type of test/ instrumentation used
EDXRF Spectrometer
(EDX3600B )
(EDX3600B )
Methods
The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated)
№1.G-18 (Validated)
Accreditation status
Yes
Test object or product tested or matrices
Plastic toys
Test parameter/ properties measured
Antimony, Arsenic,
Chromium, Bromine, Cadmium, Mercury, Lead
Chromium, Bromine, Cadmium, Mercury, Lead
Type of test/ instrumentation used
EDXRF Spectrometer
(EDX3600B )
(EDX3600B )
Methods
The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated);
ISO 8124.3.2014
№1.G-18 (Validated);
ISO 8124.3.2014
Accreditation status
Yes
Test object or product tested or matrices
Plastic Products,
Polymer Products
Polymer Products
Test parameter/ properties measured
Antimony, Arsenic,
Chromium, Bromine, Cadmium, Mercury, Lead
Chromium, Bromine, Cadmium, Mercury, Lead
Type of test/ instrumentation used
EDXRF Spectrometer
(EDX3600B )
(EDX3600B )
Methods
The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated)
№1.G-18 (Validated)
Accreditation status
Yes
Test object or product tested or matrices
Inorganic waste: (geological, mining and construction).
Test parameter/ properties measured
Chromium, Zinc,
Arsenic, Strontium,
Barium, Cadmium,
Mercury, Lead,
Copper, Nickel,
Molybdenum, Rubidium
Arsenic, Strontium,
Barium, Cadmium,
Mercury, Lead,
Copper, Nickel,
Molybdenum, Rubidium
Type of test/ instrumentation used
EDXRF Spectrometer
(EDX3600B )
(EDX3600B )
Methods
The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated)
№1.G-18 (Validated)
Accreditation status
Yes
Test object or product tested or matrices
Rocks: Ultrabasic, Basic, Medium Acid and Acid
Test parameter/ properties measured
Silicon, Aluminum,
Iron, Magnesium,
Manganese, calcium,
Potassium, sulfur,
Phosphorus, Titanium
Iron, Magnesium,
Manganese, calcium,
Potassium, sulfur,
Phosphorus, Titanium
Type of test/ instrumentation used
EDXRF Spectrometer
(EDX3600B )
(EDX3600B )
Methods
The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated)
№1.G-18 (Validated)
Accreditation status
Yes
Test object or product tested or matrices
Precious (jewelry) and Semi-Precious Minerals
Test parameter/ properties measured
Diamond (Brilliante),
Emerald,
Alexandrite,
Ruby,
Sapphire,
Tourmaline,
Topaz,
Quartz,
Chalcedon.
(Carat-Weight, Color, Purity, Cuts (Shape), Measurements, Proportions, Density, Refraction, Transparency)
Emerald,
Alexandrite,
Ruby,
Sapphire,
Tourmaline,
Topaz,
Quartz,
Chalcedon.
(Carat-Weight, Color, Purity, Cuts (Shape), Measurements, Proportions, Density, Refraction, Transparency)
Type of test/ instrumentation used
Gemological Microscope, Duotester, 10x Magnifier Jeweler Loupe,
EDXRF Spectrometer
(EDX3600B )
EDXRF Spectrometer
(EDX3600B )
Methods
The Working Method for the Diagnosis of Jewelry Minerals (Stone) (By Microscope and X-ray Spectrometer)
№4.G-18 (Validated)
The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated)
№4.G-18 (Validated)
The Working Method of XRF3600B Analyzer
№1.G-18 (Validated)
Accreditation status
Yes
Test object or product tested or matrices
Rocks: Ultrabasic, Basic, Medium Acid and Acid; Metamorphic Rocks; Sedimentary Rocks.
Test parameter/ properties measured
Peridotitis, Serpentinitis,
Dunit.
Gabbro, Norite,
Basalt, diabase,
Dolerite.
Diorite, Andesite,
Porphyrite.
Syenite,
Trachyte.
Granite, Aplite,
Pegmatite, Riolite,
Granite Porphyrite.
Slate, Gneisses,
Hornfels, Amphibolites.
Sandstones, Limestone,
Dolomites,
Conglomerates,
Breccia,
Tuffites,
Clay Rocks and Siltstones.
Basic rock-forming minerals:
Quartz,
plagioclase
Potassium Spar
Mica,
Amphiboles,
Pyroxenes,
Grenade,
Olivin
Andalusite
Carbonates
Gypsum.
Secondary minerals:
Serpentine,
Chlorite,
Epidote-zeus,
Sericite.
Accessory minerals:
Apatite,
Zircon,
Tourmaline,
Andalusite,
Staurolite,
Cordierite.
Ore minerals:
Pyrite,
Magnetite,
Pyrolusite,
Limonite
Hematite,
Chalcopyrite.
(Mineral
Composition of Rocks and Their
Percentage Composition; Structure; Textures; Products Change; Quality of change; The form of minerals; Isomorphism; Color; Pleochroism; Relief; Cleavage;
Dunit.
Gabbro, Norite,
Basalt, diabase,
Dolerite.
Diorite, Andesite,
Porphyrite.
Syenite,
Trachyte.
Granite, Aplite,
Pegmatite, Riolite,
Granite Porphyrite.
Slate, Gneisses,
Hornfels, Amphibolites.
Sandstones, Limestone,
Dolomites,
Conglomerates,
Breccia,
Tuffites,
Clay Rocks and Siltstones.
Basic rock-forming minerals:
Quartz,
plagioclase
Potassium Spar
Mica,
Amphiboles,
Pyroxenes,
Grenade,
Olivin
Andalusite
Carbonates
Gypsum.
Secondary minerals:
Serpentine,
Chlorite,
Epidote-zeus,
Sericite.
Accessory minerals:
Apatite,
Zircon,
Tourmaline,
Andalusite,
Staurolite,
Cordierite.
Ore minerals:
Pyrite,
Magnetite,
Pyrolusite,
Limonite
Hematite,
Chalcopyrite.
(Mineral
Composition of Rocks and Their
Percentage Composition; Structure; Textures; Products Change; Quality of change; The form of minerals; Isomorphism; Color; Pleochroism; Relief; Cleavage;
Type of test/ instrumentation used
Polarizing Microscope
Methods
The Working Method for Petrographic study of Minerals and Rocks №3.G-18 (Validated)
Accreditation status
Yes
Does the laboratory conduct sampling, upon request of the client, of products to be tested?
No
Proficiency Testing
Does the lab participate in proficiency testing for accredited scopes
Yes
Does the lab participate in proficiency testing for non-accredited scopes
No
Does the laboratory sub-contract testing work to other laboratories?
No
Quality Control / Quality Management
Does the lab operate an internal quality control (QC) system to ensure quality of test results?
Yes
Does the lab operate a management system (or Quality Management System) for assuring the quality of results?
Yes
Is the system documented in a Quality Manual?
Yes