RESEARCH GROUP
Minerals, Biohydrometalurgy
and Environment Research Group(GIMBA)
Faculty of Physicochemical Engineering
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Minciencias Classification: A
The Research Group in Minerals, Biohydrometallurgy, and Environment (GIMBA) is part of the Faculty of Physicochemical Engineering at the Universidad Industrial de Santander. It is composed of an interdisciplinary team of researchers, professors, and undergraduate and graduate students, whose research spans various fields of knowledge related to Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, and Microbiology. The group engages in diverse scientific and technological development projects, as well as advisory and consulting activities. A key component of the group is the Mining-Metallurgical and Environmental Chemical Services Laboratory, which provides services for different matrices in water, soil, and hazardous solid waste.
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The Chemical, Mining-Metallurgical and Environmental Services Laboratory presents the following services offered by:
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Metal Analysis by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry [ Cd, Cu, Fe, Ni, Ag, Zn, Cr, Ba, Mn, Pb, Na, K, Ca, Mg, Au, Sr, Si, V, Al, W, Sn, Mo, Ti, Tl, Be] in different matrices (waters, soils, sludge, food, raw materials, and hazardous solid waste)
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Determination of metal traces by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry-Hydrant Generator [Se, As, Hg].
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Determination of trace metals in different matrices by Electrothermal Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (Graphite Oven) [ Pb, Cd, Cr]
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Elemental chemical analysis of solid mineral samples.
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Water and Solid Physicochemical Analysis [Total Hardness, Calcium Hardness, Total Alkalinity, Sulfates, Sulfides, SaAM Methylene Blue Active Substances, pH, Turbidity, Chlorides, Total Phosphorus, SST, ST, Sedimentable Solids, Acidity, Fats and Oils]
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Preparation of mineral samples: Crushing, grinding, and granulometric classification.
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Chemical analysis by gravimetry: Determination of ash and sulfur in mineral and carbon samples, Determination of the percentage of CaO in limestone and limestone, Determination of the percentage of silica in Cales and Limestones, Ignition Losses, Determination of Humidity.
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Gold and silver analysis in minerals by fire test coupled to Atomic Absorption
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Determination of the Z potential and isle electric point.
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Testing of metal samples and/or alloys by optical emission spectrometry (spark).
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The UIS has established different agreements with national and international entities in order to have a greater impact on their training, teaching, research and related processes in the articulation of the public university with the different social actors.
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Research Group in Minerals, Biohydrometalurgia, and Ambiente (GIMBA)
Phone: +57 (607) 6344000
Extension: 3504-3562
Email:
gimba@uis.edu.co
gimba.lab@uis.edu.co
UIS Guatiguará Campus
Km 2, Vía El Refugio. UIS Guatiguará, Piedecuesta, Santander.
Universidad Industrial de Santander
Office hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. a 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.
Do you want more information?
Contact Us
Research Group in Minerals, Biohydrometalurgia, and Ambiente (GIMBA)
Phone: +57 (607) 6344000
Extension: 3504-3562
Email:
Gimba@uis.edu.co
gimba.lab@uis.edu.co
UIS Guatiguará Campus
Km 2, Vía El Refugio. UIS Guatiguará, Piedecuesta, Santander.
Universidad Industrial de Santander
Office hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. a 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.
Do you want more information?
Contact Us
Research Group in Minerals, Biohydrometalurgia, and Ambiente (GIMBA)
Phone: +57 (607) 6344000
Extension: 3504-3562
Email:
Gimba@uis.edu.co
gimba.lab@uis.edu.co
UIS Guatiguará Campus
Km 2, Vía El Refugio. UIS Guatiguará, Piedecuesta, Santander.
Universidad Industrial de Santander
Office hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. a 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.