Sampling To assure accurate determination of precious metals content, IPMR homogenizes, samples and assays each lot of material received from its customers. Sampling Preparation: Material examined upon arrivalMelted and homogenized (process based on material)Samples sent to laboratory Sampling Material sampled in molten stateSample is divided into three parts: IPMR, customer, arbitration if necessaryRefinery sample sent to the laboratory Assaying Fire assay process for goldWet gravimetric or instrumental procedures for silver