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Set Point Laboratories , a division of Synerlytic Services ( Pty ) Ltd , an ISO17025:2017 accredited analytical chemistry lab , is best known for being a formidable partner in the mining and water industry . Set Point Labs provides analytical facilities to clients through an extensive network of operations in South African cities of Johannesburg and Cape Town and Namibia , Windhoek . With attentive , personal customer focus and a reputation for efficient turn-around times , making the Set Point brand unique to the industry .

With the vision as an innovative , forwardthinking business that is lead through honesty , high principles and pride in every component of partnerships with clients . Set Point laboratories are operated by highly qualified and motivated staff , who deliver fully comprehensive and professional testing services . These include providing a wide variety of minerals analysis as well as full suite water analysis .
Minerals analysis is conducted through X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy , used to determine a range of light to heavy elements by fused disc or pressed-pellet . Borate fusions followed by XRF is most suited to certain ore types such as iron and manganese ores , phosphates , chromite , limestones and major silicates .
The samples are fused using automated fusers and are analysed using XRF Spectrometers . Pressed-pellet provides a low-cost testing option , suitable for large sample volumes , examples of application include ; Copper , Nickel , determination of Merensky , UG2 and Platreef mineralization of Bushveld Igneous Complex in South Africa , or analysis of uranium hosted by siliceous rocks .
Water analysis is also conducted at Set Point Laboratories using various accredited techniques such as ; Photometric , Electrometric , Colorimetric , Gravimetric , ICP-OES and ICP-MS and Enzyme Substrates . These techniques are used to obtain the best possible results in chemical and microbiological analysis of effluent / wastewater , drinking water , processed water , surface water and groundwater . Servicing clients throughout Africa , Set Point aims to provide each client with a unique service to make their analysis efficient , reliable and cost-effective . In the aim to service clients throughout Africa , Set Point Laboratories assist clients in sourcing logistics solutions . Getting samples to the various laboratories as easily as possible .
As a new and changed world emerges from International Lockdown Measures after the announced Global COVID-19 Pandemic by the World Health Organization , Set Point laboratories have changed as well . In the aim to combat the COVID-19 pandemic we are all currently facing , Set Point Laboratories has introduced alcohol content testing at their facilities . Always , setting the bar high in both the minerals and water industry .
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