The oldest complaint letter in existence relates to the grade of copper that a merchant had sold in ancient Mesopotamia. In this article, we examine how this age-old problem can be definitively solved – by PMI.
Metal Grade Analysis – The Complaint Letter (L) and the Solution (R)
Metal Grade Analysis – The Complaint
It’s clearly as old as the hills. The ancient tablet above is considered by Guinness World Records to be the oldest complaint letter in the world, having been sent nearly four millennia ago. Written in Akkadian Cuneform, and carved on a clay tablet that is just 12cm tall, it details the complaint of one metal trader to another relating to the grade of copper that he had purchased.
In recent times, this atrefact has gained prominence across the internet – as these things have a habit of doing from time to time.
So, for at least the last four thousand years, people have been complaining about the quality of metal. However, there are modern techniques that facilitate metal grade analysis.
Metal Grade Analysis – The Solution
Here at ATAC, we have the definitive solution. We can provide instantaneous, non-destructive testing of materials to determine their elemental composition. Positive Material Identification – as it is usually called – is a service that we can offer to any customer. We have the equipment and the well-trained and qualified staff to provide definitive answers.
It will put a stop to potential complaint letters – whether written in stone or sent by email.
Positive Material Identification (PMI)
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