Black mass characterization

Determination of dissolved hormones and pharmaceuticals in wastewater by UPLC-MS/MS according to ISO 21676, or by an in-house LC method. Samples must be stored and shipped below 8°C after sampling to preserve analyte stability. The analysis covers more than 150 pharmaceutical and hormone compounds, all with a typical LOQ of 0.1 µg/l. Examples include: Estriol, Ethinyl estradiol, 17β-Estradiol, Estrone, Sulfadiazine, Fenbendazole, Norfloxacin, Ofloxacin, Ciprofloxacin. The full list of analytes is available upon request. The method is commonly applied to monitor wastewater treatment performance, assess environmental emissions of pharmaceutical residues, and support monitoring under EU water quality frameworks.

Determination of the following elements in wastewater and water solutions with high solid matter content with ICP-OES/MS (AFS is used for Hg measurement): Element LOQ (µg/L) Ag 1 Al 5 As 1 B 10 Ba 1 Be 0.2 Ca 50 Cd 0.2 Co 0.5 Cr 5 Cu 1 Fe 5 Hg 0.05 K 15 Li 1 Mg 10 Mn 0.5 Mo 1 Na 30 Ni 3 P 20 Pb 1 Sb 1 Se 5 Sn 1 Ti 5 Tl 0.5 U 0.1 V 5 Zn 2 The sample is digested with HNO3 in an autoclave before analysis. Detection limits may vary depending on sample properties. This method is suitable for wastewater samples that are relatively neutral (pH ~ 5-9). If the sample material is more acidic or alkaline, please select "Elemental analysis of liquid chemicals and process liquids by ICP-SFMS" instead of this method. An express turnaround option (~1 week) is available for a 50% surcharge. Ask our experts for more information through the form below.

This metal screening analysis includes the semi-quantitative determination of 70 elements. The method can be used, for example, to determine the background concentrations of metals in environmental samples or to study the elemental distribution of unknown samples. Screening is also often performed to assess which metals should be analyzed by a quantitative method. The measurement is performed using a high-resolution ICP-MS technique (ICP-SFMS), which can identify very low elemental concentrations. A semi-quantitative determination of the following elements is included: Ag, Al, As, Au, B, Ba, Be, Bi, Br, Ca, Cd, Ce, Co, Cr, Cs, Cu, Dy, Er, Eu, Fe, Ga, Gd, Ge, Hf, Hg, Ho, I, Ir, K, La, Lu, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Nb, Nd, Ni, Os, P, Pb, Pd, Pr, Pt, Rb, Re, Rh, Ru, S, Sb, Sc, Se, Si, Sm, Sn, Sr, Ta, Tb, Te, Th, Ti, Tl, Tm, U, V, W, Y, Yb, Zn and Zr. However, please note that some elements may not be determinable due to matrix interference. During this semi-quantitative analysis, the instrument is calibrated for about 30 elements. The rest of the analytes are quantified using sensitivity factors for calibrated elements with similar mass and first ionization potential, considering isotope abundances. Quantitative analysis is also available at an additional price. During this analysis, all elements are calibrated (excluding halogens and Os). Please ask for an offer for this service.

Simultaneous determination of the following elements in water samples with the ICP-MS technique (AFS is used for Hg): Element LOQ (µg/L) Ag 1 Al 5 As 1 B 10 Ba 0.5 Be 0.2 Ca 50 Cd 0.02 Co 0.5 Cr 0.2 Cu 1 Fe 2 Hg 0.005 K 50 Li 1 Mg 3 Mn 0.5 Mo 1 Na 30 Ni 2 P 50 Pb 0.5 Se 1 Sn 1 Ti 1 Tl 0.5 U 0.1 V 1 Zn 2 The sample is homogenized and acidified (HNO3), after which the analysis is performed from the liquid phase. The displayed price applies to natural waters (for example, river or lake water). If the sample contains a lot of solids or the matrix is otherwise significantly different from natural water (for example, wastewater and industrial water), different analysis methods need to be used, which will affect the price and the quantification limits. The concentration of each element is reported in µg/l.

ICP-OES measurement package for waste and construction material samples. The assay includes pre-treatment with aqua regia decomposition and the measurement of the following elements using the ICP-OES technique: Element Detection limit (mg/kg) Ag 0.5 As 0.5 Ba 0.2 Be 0.01 Cd 0.4 Co 0.2 Cr 0.5 Cu 1 Fe 10 Hg 0.2 Li 1 Mn 0.5 Mo 0.4 Ni 1 P 5 Pb 1 Sb 0.5 Se 2 Sn 1 Sr 0.1 Tl 0.5 V 0.1 Zn 3 The concentrations of the measured elements are reported in mg/kg d.m. The analysis is also available with a fast delivery turnaround time. Ask for an offer from our experts using the form below.

Pyrolysis gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (py-GC-MS) analysis to determine the identity of an unknown polymer sample. During the measurement, the sample is instantaneously heated in an inert atmosphere or vacuum. This causes the sample to decompose into smaller molecular fragments, which are then analyzed with GC-MS. Different types of polymers can be identified by their unique decomposition products. This includes, but is not limited to: PE, PP, PS, ABS, PMMA, PET, PC, PVC, polyamides, natural & synthetic rubbers, and more. The price includes the basic preparation and qualitative analysis of the sample. More extensive sample preparation and quantitative analyses are subject to additional costs.

This analysis provides quantitative information about the crystalline and amorphous phases within your sample using high-resolution synchrotron X-ray diffraction (XRD). A standard analysis includes: Quantification of crystalline phases as weight percentages, Quantification of the total amorphous content, High-resolution powder diffraction data and the resulting diffractogram, A comprehensive test report detailing the findings. For more advanced needs, we also offer total scattering/pair distribution function (PDF) analysis to reveal the local atomic structure in amorphous or nano-structured materials. Do not hesitate to ask for a quote.

Measurlabs offers tailor-made analysis packages for unidentified samples. Our experts will formulate the needed analysis package based on the information provided by the customer. The formulated package aims to provide sufficient information to identify the sample components and their quantities. Most typically, the following methods are used to analyze unknown substances: CHNOS elemental analysis and TGA: These methods will provide information on the sample composition, mainly if the sample is organic or inorganic and if it has one or more constituents. XRD, XRF, ICP, and IC: These methods will be used to provide more detailed qualitative and quantitative information on the inorganic constituents of the sample. 1H & 13C NMR, and GC/HPLC-MS: These methods are used to identify and quantify organic constituents. Our whole analysis catalog can be used to analyze the sample if required. Please contact our experts to start building the unknown sample analysis package designed specifically for your needs. Please also note that the stated required sample amount is the preferred amount. Analysis of smaller sample quantities can also be conducted.

GC-MS analysis of 16 PAH compounds, which are listed as high-priority pollutants by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The analyzed PAH compounds are: naphthalene [CAS: 91-20-3], acenaphthylene [CAS: 208-96-8], acenaphthene [CAS: 83-32-9], fluorene [CAS: 86-73-7], phenanthrene [CAS: 85-01-8], anthracene [CAS: 120-12-7], fluoranthene [CAS: 206-44-0], pyrene [CAS: 129-00-0], benz(a)anthracene [CAS: 56-55-3], chrysene [CAS: 218-01-9], benzo(b)fluoranthene [CAS: 205-99-2], benzo(k)fluoranthene [CAS: 207-08-9], benzo (a) pyrene [CAS: 50-32-8], dibenzo(ah)anthracene [CAS: 53-70-3], benzo (ghi) perylene [CAS: 191-24-2], indeno (123cd) pyrene [CAS: 193-39-5].

Phase identification and quantification (Rietveld analysis) of a crystalline powder material using X-ray diffraction (XRD). The analysis can also provide unit cell dimensions. The analysis is only suitable for materials with at least one crystalline phase. The quantification accuracy is roughly 0.1 %, depending on the sample matrix and the phase in question. The available temperature range for XRD measurements is 25-1100 °C and the crystallinity can be studied as a function of temperatures. The measurements can be done under a normal atmosphere, inert gas, or vacuum. Please contact our experts to discuss the available temperature and atmosphere combinations. Please mention which crystalline phases your material contains and which ones are you interested in quantifying when requesting testing. However, the method can be applied to unknown phases as well. Either a tabletop or a synchrotron XRD can be used to perform the measurements.