What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to transform values from micrograms, a unit measuring extremely small masses, to UK assay tons, a specialized mass unit used mainly in ore assay and metal evaluation in industry settings.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the mass value in micrograms (µg) you wish to convert
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Select microgram as the input unit and ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)] as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the corresponding value in assay tons
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Use the result for assay reporting, ore quality assessment, or commercial calculations
Key Features
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Converts between micrograms (µg) and UK assay tons (AT)
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Suitable for precise assay and commercial calculations in mining and metallurgy
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation
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Supports conversion for trace mass evaluation in laboratory and precious metals contexts
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Includes usage context and practical examples
Examples
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1,000,000 µg equals 0.03061224489796 UK assay tons (AT)
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500,000 µg equals 0.01530612244898 UK assay tons (AT)
Common Use Cases
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Pharmaceutical and clinical labs measuring active ingredients in micrograms
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Mining industry for quantifying precious metals content per assay ton
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Analyzing ore or concentrate shipments based on assay certificates
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Historical assay record interpretation and geological resource estimation
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure precise input values due to very small mass units involved
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Understand assay ton definition to avoid confusion with other ton units
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Use this conversion primarily within specialized assay and metallurgical contexts
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Verify conversion outcomes with industry standards when applying for commercial use
Limitations
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Microgram's small size means results in assay tons are very small decimals needing careful handling
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UK assay ton is a specialized unit distinct from other 'tons', requiring familiarity
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Conversion is focused on assay-related fields and may not suit general mass measurements
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a microgram (µg)?
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A microgram is one millionth of a gram, used to measure extremely small masses in laboratory and pharmaceutical settings.
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What does UK assay ton (AT) represent?
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The UK assay ton is a traditional unit used in assaying to quantify ore or metal amounts, distinct from the long, short tons, and metric tonne.
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Why convert from micrograms to UK assay tons?
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This conversion is important for quantifying trace amounts of metals in ores and calculating payable metal content for commercial and assay purposes.
Key Terminology
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Microgram [µg]
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A unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram, used for measuring very small mass quantities.
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Ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)]
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A traditional UK unit used specifically in assaying to report ore or metal quantities; distinct from other ton units.
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Assay
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The process of analyzing ore or metal samples to determine their composition and concentration.