SCI SIM

Find out what's really in your ore, tailings, or clinker.

Specialist XRD and SEM-EDS mineralogical analysis for African mines and cement producers. You get clear answers, not just data.

Send Us Your Problem

What's going wrong? We'll tell you what's in your material.

Describe the problem you're seeing. We measure your samples and explain what the results may mean for your operation.

For mines

Recovery lower than expected?

We find which minerals carry your valuable metals into tailings, and where they are being lost.

Method: XRD, SEM-EDS

Impurities in your concentrate?

We identify the minerals that carry unwanted elements, so you know what to target.

Method: XRD, SEM-EDS

What's in your tailings?

Full phase quantification and particle analysis to assess reprocessing potential.

Method: quantitative XRD, SEM-EDS

Ore that varies from batch to batch?

We map the mineral differences that upset your plant.

Method: XRD, SEM-EDS

Scaling or buildup in your plant?

We identify what the deposit is made of and how it forms.

Method: XRD, SEM-EDS

For cement producers

Clinker off-spec or high free lime?

We measure clinker phases and microstructure to point to likely raw meal or kiln causes.

Method: quantitative XRD, SEM

Ring or coating buildup in your kiln?

We analyze the material to show what it is made of and where it may come from.

Method: XRD, SEM-EDS

Strength or setting-time problems?

We connect cement and clinker composition to performance.

Method: quantitative XRD

Considering an alternative fuel, raw material, or SCM?

We characterize the material before you commit to a costly trial.

Method: XRD, SEM-EDS

Cracking or deteriorating concrete?

We examine the affected material to help identify the mechanism, such as alkali-silica reaction or sulfate attack.

Method: XRD, SEM-EDS

How it works

Step 1

Tell us your problem

Email us or use the contact section below.

Step 2

Send your samples

We confirm how much sample we need and help with packaging and shipping.

Step 3

We analyze them

Your samples are measured by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy with elemental analysis (SEM-EDS).

Step 4

You get a clear report

Findings, likely explanations, and next steps in plain language, plus a call to go through the results.

Services

Pricing depends on the number of samples and the questions you need answered. Request a quote to get exact figures and turnaround.

Data review

Already have XRD or mineralogy results from another lab? We review them and tell you what they mean for your operation. No new samples needed.

Analysis and interpretation

Our core service. Send samples and get measurements plus a problem-focused report with findings and recommendations. Batch discounts and rush service are available.

Ongoing support

Regular sampling and mineralogical advice for operations that want continuous insight.

Why work with us

Contact Us

For quotations, technical consultation, or partnerships. Tell us what you're seeing: the material, your country, and the problem in a few sentences.

Email: contact@sci-sim.com

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

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