// GLOSSARY
Acid Rock
This is a simple and fast procedure for the determination of the balance between acid producing and acid consuming components of mine waste.
Atomic Absorption
Stewart Group has Atomic Absorption Units that are particularly useful for measuring low levels of elements in all metallurgical materials.
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Bills of Lading
The bill of lading acts as a receipt for the goods taken on board the vessel and provides information as to the nature, quantity and description of those goods. It is evidence of a contract of carriage between the shipper and the carrier wherein the carrier has agreed to transport the goods by sea from one place to another. It gives title to the goods and means that it can be given to the carrier in exchange for possession of the goods. Bills of Lading are normally issued in duplicate or triplicate. Traditionally, one original is issued to the shipper, a second kept by the Master and the third retained by the ship owner. However, it has become customary for all originals to be handed to the shipper in order to reduce the risk of one of the originals falling into the wrong hands, as previously advised an original B/L gives title to the goods. Once an original B/L has been surrendered and the goods have been obtained, any remaining B/Ls become void and useless.
Bottle Roll
This is a laboratory scale test used to accelerate the reaction of a cyanide solution on a finely ground powder mainly for Gold analysis.
Bunker Survey
Any survey to establish the quantity, and in some instances the quality of the oil, fuel and fresh water remaining on board a vessel.
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Calibration of Weighing Equipment
The standard of static weighing facilities can vary considerably depending on such factors as the location, maintenance level and general condition of the facility. This survey will ensure that a detailed report is produced to reflect conditions at the time of usage and that every precaution had been taken to produce an accurate weight. We insist that recognized test weights be utilized and that documentation verifying the last official calibration of the facility be made available for inspection.
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