Laboratory testing services

Qualitative identification of chemical groups in solid samples by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Results will be delivered as an FTIR spectrum. In addition, a comparison to an FTIR library … Read more

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 … Read more

XRF is a quantitative and qualitative method that can be used to analyze solid and liquid materials. This method is intended for a standard screening of homogeneous materials that do not … Read more

1H NMR spectroscopic measurement for samples that can be readily dissolved in deuterated solvents. The price includes sample preparation, deuterated solvent (D₂O, DMSO-d, or CDCl₃), NMR tube, measurement, and basic data processing. The processed spectrum is delivered … Read more

The biobased carbon content indicates the proportion of total organic carbon that originates from renewable resources. The analysis includes the removal of inorganic carbon before testing, where necessary. The … Read more

Determination of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulfur, and oxygen content of the organic sample. CHNS analysis (”LECO analysis”) is performed using Dumas combustion method, where the sample is combusted at elevated temperature followed by gas … Read more

Carbon-13 NMR spectroscopy measurement for samples that can be dissolved in deuterated solvents. The price includes sample preparation, deuterated solvent (D₂O, DMSO-d, or CDCl₃), NMR tube, measurement, and basic data processing. The results are delivered as an image … Read more

Analysis package in accordance with the Finnish Ministry of the Environment's sediment dredging and placement instructions. The analysis package includes the following determinations: Dry matter, Heavy metals (As, Cd, Cu, Hg, Cr, Pb, Ni, Zn), Organotin compounds … Read more

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 … Read more

Directive 94/62/EC limits the content of heavy metals such that the sum of the concentrations of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)) in packaging or packaging components shall not exceed … Read more

Analysis of heavy metal (Pb, Cd, As, Hg) traces from a food, feed, or supplement sample. Read more

Determination of microplastics present in food samples using Raman spectroscopy. The results of the analysis will specify different types of polymers by size, for example, 1–10 µm, 10–100 µm, and 100–1000 µm. Read more

The nutritional content should appear on the label of almost every packaged food. Food Information Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 … Read more

Karl Fischer titration is a classic titration method in chemical analysis that uses coulometric or volumetric titration to determine trace amounts of water in a sample. Read more

Acrylamide is a chemical that naturally forms in starchy food products during high-temperature cooking, including frying, baking, and roasting. According to the scientific opinion of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), acrylamide exposure might … Read more

The measurement is performed using a high-resolution ICP-MS technique (ICP-SFMS), which can identify very low elemental concentrations. The measurement includes only the selected element … Read more

Determination of Be, Ba, Co, Al, Mg, Cu, Li, Mn, Ag, Sn, Ti, V, Zn, Tl, B, Hg, Mo, Fe, Ca, K, U, P, Cd, Na, Cr, Ni, Pb, Sb, As, and Se in water … Read more

Nutritional content should appear on the label of almost every packaged food. Food Information Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 … Read more

Nutritional analysis of compound feed or complementary feed intended for cats, dogs, and other furry animals according to the Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/2279. The following parameters are included: • Crude protein • Crude fat • Crude ash • Crude … Read more

XPS depth profiling is the alternating between ion gun etching cycles and XPS analysis cycles. The technique provides semi-quantitative information on the elemental composition (at.%) as a function of depth. The … Read more

Determination of total fluorine (F) content in plastic according to the EN 15408 mod. method. The fluorine content of the sample is obtained using oxygen bomb combustion treatment followed by ion chromatography (IC). Possible sample … Read more

XPS is a semi-quantitative technique allowing to measure the elemental composition of the surface of materials. In addition, it can also determine the binding and electronic state of the atoms. XPS is a surface-sensitive technique. Typical … Read more

The biobased carbon content of liquid biofuels indicates the proportion of organic carbon that originates from renewable resources. The method is based on analyzing different carbon isotopes … Read more

Determination of fluorine content in solid fuels according to the EN 15408 method. The fluorine content of the sample will be obtained by distillation with overheated water vapor of a solution in phosphoric … Read more

Determination of the acid-insoluble and acid-soluble lignin content of biomass samples. A solid biomass sample is hydrolyzed, and the acid-insoluble residue is filtered out to determine the amount of Klason … Read more

ICP-SFMS measurement package for liquid chemicals. The analysis includes the measurement of the following elements using the high-resolution ICP-SFMS technique: Al, As, B, Ba, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, K, Mg, Mn, Mo, … Read more

Determination of the concentrations of Co, Si, P, S, B, and Na in solid chemicals. This method is meant for chemicals like CoNO3. The results include the concentration of the main component (Co) and the concentrations of … Read more

Analysis of a single element (Al, Ca, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Na, Ni, Zn, etc.). The sample matrix has to be always agreed upon in advance. The matrix might affect the analysis price. Read more

2D NMR spectroscopy provides more information about the structure of a molecule than one-dimensional NMR and is especially useful in the analysis of larger and more complicated molecules. Some of the most common 2D NMR experiments include COSY, TOCSY, ROESY, NOESY, HMBC, … Read more

Oil characteristic groups are determined with clay-gel adsorption chromatography by the ASTM D2007 standard method. The quantities of saturated, aromatic, polar, and asphaltene/pre-asphaltene compounds … Read more

Quantification of CH₄ (methane), CO₂ (carbon dioxide), O₂ (oxygen), N₂ (nitrogen), H₂ (hydrogen), H₂S (hydrogen sulfide), and H₂O (water) in natural- and biogas samples with gas chromatography. Additional possibilities to analyze siloxanes … Read more

Determination of fatty acid profile of crude lipid extract, fats, or oils with GC-MS or GC-FID. The measurement includes the … Read more

The ICP-MS technique provides information on the concentrations of metals in a sample. The measurement includes the following elements: Na, Mg, K, Ca, Li, Be, B, Al, Si, P, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, As, Se, Rb, Sr, Zr, Nb, … Read more

Standard analysis for manure/compost. The package includes the analyzes listed below: • Specific weight • Total Nitrogen • Soluble Nitrogen • K and P • Water soluble Phosphorous • Moisture • Loss on ignition Manure samples should be taken … Read more

MMeasurement determines ten common plastic types (PE, PP, PS, ABS, PVC, PET, PC, PMMA, PA6, PA66) with pyrolysis-GC/MS. In the method, microplastics are separated from the sample and reported in µg/l of individual … Read more

Determination of calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), sodium (Na), magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), selenium (Se), and cobalt (Co) in food samples with the ICP-MS-technique. Other elements can be added to the analysis package if needed. The price … Read more

Simulated distillation (SimDist or Simdis) according to the ASTM D7169 standard helps determine the boiling point of petroleum fractions. Sample needs to be soluble to CS2. … Read more

Determination of sulfur compounds in biogas or natural gas. The analysis includes the determination of the following components: hydrogen sulfide, carbonyl sulfide, methanethiol (methyl mercaptan), ethanethiol (ethyl … Read more

The test is used to determine the ash content of a solid recovered fuel sample according to EN 15403 or ISO 21656 methods. The ashing temperature is typically 550 °C but … Read more

Carotenoids are pigments present in various food products either naturally or as additives, for example as food colorants. This test package includes the determination of the following carotenoids: Apocarotenal (trans-β-apo-8'-carotenal) [CAS: 1107-26-2], … Read more

Optical emission spectrometry (OES) is used to determine the chemical composition of a plate-like copper sample. The elemental composition results are expressed as mass percentages. Read more

Determination of the degree of substitution of chemically modified carbohydrate samples with the ³¹P NMR method. Suitable for mono-, di-, oligo- and polysaccharides. Price includes sample preparation through … Read more

Determination of Sb, As, Hg, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Pb, Ni, Zn, and V from water samples with the ICP-MS technique. The concentration of … Read more

ICP-OES heavy metal measurement for soil, sludge, or sediment samples. … Read more

ICP-OES measurement … Read more

Determination of selected PFAS compounds using the LC-MS technique. The analysis package includes the determination of 22 substances including Perfluorooctane sulphonic acid (PFOS), Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), and … Read more

Determination of PFAS compounds in water, soil, or sediment. You can choose the standard analysis package (13 PFAS compounds) or the extended one (24 PFAS compounds) from the dropdown list upon … Read more

GC-MS analysis of 16 PAH compounds, which are listed as high-priority pollutants by the US-EPA. The analyzed PAH compounds are: naphthalene, acenaphthylene, acenaphthene, fluorene, phenanthrene, … Read more

Solvent purity assay with GC-FID and Karl Fischer techniques . Determination is performed by analyzing the sample with GC-FID and comparing the … Read more

Determination of the elemental composition (ratio of the elements) using RBS (Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry). Also, depth profiles of the sample surfaces can be determined using RBS. The method is suitable for e.g. thin films, coatings, … Read more

Determination of the elemental composition (ratio of the elements) using RBS (Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry). Also, depth profiles of the sample surfaces can be determined using RBS. The method is suitable for e.g. thin films, coatings, and … Read more

This analysis is used to determine the carbohydrate content of seaweed-based samples. A solid sample is hydrolyzed, the acid-insoluble residue is filtered out, and monosaccharide components are analyzed using ion chromatography. Ash content is determined … Read more

Solid state carbon-13 (13C) NMR spectroscopy measurement for solid fine powder samples. The price includes an NMR tube, measurement, and basic data processing. Any possible grinding or ball milling needs to be done before delivering samples to … Read more

Determination of the amount of toluene and xylenes in solid or liquid samples. The measurement is performed using gas chromatography. Xylene is analyzed as total xylene, i.e. the result is expressed as the sum of all three isomers. Read more

Determination of total sugar content, expressed as glucose, of food and feed with the Luff–Schoorl titration method. Read more

Determination of vinyl chloride (chloroethane, CAS 75-01-4) content in plastics. Both ECHA and the US EPA have identified vinyl chloride as a carcinogen. Read more

With this analysis, the volatile organic compounds (VOC) present in a biogas sample can be quantified. Typically, the boiling range of the detected VOCs is 60-280 °C. Samples are collected using a pump and an adsorbent tube. … Read more

Determination of volatile organic compounds (VOC) in water using the GC-MS technique. The analysis determines the concentrations of 67 volatile compounds including BTEX, DIPE, … Read more

XPS is a semi-quantitative technique allowing to measure the elemental composition of the surface of materials. In addition, it can also determine the binding state of the atoms. If you wish to perform this test, please ask the … Read more

Determination of amino acids from waste water. The analysis includes the determination of the following amino acids: • Alanine • Arginine • Asparagine • Aspartate • Citrulline • Cystine/Cysteine* • Glutamate • Glutamine • Glycine • Histidine • … Read more

The test determines the ash content of paper, board, and pulp upon being ignited at 525 °C. The results express the mass of the inorganics in your sample. Read more

Determination of CH₄, CO₂, and H₂S in gas samples with µGC/µTCD. The price applies to non-flammable gasses. Please contact our experts if you are interested in the analysis of flammable gasses. Read more

This analysis is used to determine the concentrations of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur in solid recovered fuel samples. The method is suitable … Read more

Determination of the amount of water-soluble chloride in solid matrices. Chloride is extracted from the dried sample with water in a single-stage shaking test at room temperature (20 ± 5°C) … Read more

Determination of ethylene oxide and 2-chloroethanol from food (raw material) samples. Results are reported as the sum of ethylene oxide and 2-chloroethanol expressed as ethylene oxide. Read more

Determination of resin fatty acids by GC-MS. The measurement includes the determination of the following compounds: • Dichloro-9,10-stearic acid • Linoleic acid • Linolenic acid • Oleic acid • Palmitic acid • Palmitoleic acid • Stearic acid • Abietic … Read more

Analysis of the total content of glucosinolates using a UV spectrophotometric method designed for rapeseed and other similar materials. Read more

The method is used to determine aromatic and olefinic hydrocarbon, oxygenate, and calculated oxygen amounts in gasoline. Other … Read more

Determination of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) concentration of aqueous solutions. Determination is performed using titrimetric method with potassium permanganate solution. Read more

Determination of the hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) content of natural gas or biogas samples. Please contact Measurlabs experts to check the suitability of other sample vessels for the analysis. Read more

X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) is used to quantitatively determine the following minerals from iron ore: Al₂O₃, CaO, Cr₂O₃, Fe, K₂O, MgO, Mn, Na₂O, NiO, P, S, SiO₂, V₂O₅ and TiO₂. The method used is based on the ISO 9516-1 standard Read more

The basic analysis package for manure or compost includes the analyses listed below: • Specific weight • Dry matter • Soluble Nitrogen • Total Nitrogen • P and K Manure samples should be taken within 1 to 2 weeks of application. Composts may … Read more

The analysis is used to detect the concentrations of Mn, Si, P, S, B, and Na in solid chemicals. Suitable sample materials include MnNO3, from which the concentration of the main component (Mn) and the select impurities are … Read more

This testing method is used to determine the moisture content of paper or board in standard RT conditions (23 °C/ 50 % RH). The measurement is performed after exposing the sample to these conditions for a minimum of 4 hours. Read more

Chromatographic analysis of 16 PAH compounds, listed as high-priority pollutants by US EPA. The analyzed PAH compounds are: Naphthalene (CAS: 91-20-3), Acenaphthylene (CAS: 208-96-8), Acenaphthene (CAS: … Read more

Determination of resin acids in a water sample by GC-FID technique. The analysis usually includes the identification of the following compounds: • 13-B-7,9 (11) -abietic acid • 7, 9 (11) -abietic acid • 8,15-isopimaradiene-18-acid • Abietic acid • … Read more

Screening of volatile organic compounds (VOC) including siloxanes, terpenes, ketones, furans, and hydrocarbons (C6-C14) in biogas or natural gas. A sampling kit is available upon … Read more

Quantification of siloxanes in biogas or natural gas samples with gas chromatography: • Hexamethyltrisiloxane (D3) • Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) • Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) • Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6) • … Read more

This method is used to determine the total moisture of recovered solid fuel samples by drying them in an oven. The test is applicable to all recovered solid fuels. Some matrices might contain VOC … Read more

X-ray fluorescence measurement for SiFe samples. The analysis includes the determination of the following elements: Si, Al, Ca, Ti, P, Mn, Cr and C. The results of the measured elements are reported in … Read more

This test is used to determine the quantity of acid-insoluble ash in paper, board, or pulp samples. Testing is performed according to the ISO 776 standard. Read more

This test is used to determine the alkali reserve of papers and boards, especially those that contain alkaline pigments or other alkaline materials. Read more

Quantification of NH₃ (ammonia) and H₂O (water) in natural- and biogas samples. The analysis should be performed as soon as possible after sampling for accurate analysis results. Read more

Quantification of heating value, CH4, CO2, O2, N2, H2, and C2–C5 alkanes in natural gas and biogas … Read more

Identification of certain aroma compounds by the GC-MS technique. The method is based on comparing the GC-MS signal to the corresponding isotopically labeled standard for each aroma compound. Examples of identifiable compounds: • … Read more

Standard EN 590 outlines the testing requirements and methods for diesel fuel quality testing. The following tests … Read more

Quantification of CH₄ (methane), CO₂ (carbon dioxide), O₂ (oxygen), N₂ (nitrogen), H₂ (hydrogen), H₂O (water), and C2-C5 alkanes in natural gas and biogas samples with gas … Read more

Caffeine content determination for natural (e.g. tea, coffee) and fortified sources (e.g. soft drinks), cosmetics, and other suitable matrices. Read more

Cannabinoids are a class of terpenes present in the hemp plant, some of which possess various biological properties. Due to this, the levels of certain cannabinoids in food products are controlled under EU regulation. According to Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915, … Read more

The measurement determines the content of dissolved silicon in ultrapure water using UV-Vis spectroscopy (molybdenum heteropolyblue method). The silicon detection limit is 0.7 ppb. The sample must be collected in a suitable sample container … Read more

Determination of 36 elemental impurities from ultra-pure water with ICP-MS. The measurement includes the following elements: Al, Sb, As, Ba, Be, Bi, B, Cd, Ca, Cr, Co, Cu, Ga, Ge, Au, Fe, Pb, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Ni, Nb, Pt, K, Ag, Na, Sr, Ta, … Read more

The analysis is intended for ethanol used as a blending component for petrol. All the parameters mentioned in standard EN 15376 are included in the analysis. Read more

The Hertzberg staining test is used to determine the main fiber content of papers and boards. In the test, a saturated solution of zinc chloride, iodine, and potassium iodide is used to color the … Read more

Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectroscopy (GD-OES) is a quantitative technique used to profile the elemental composition of a sample in depth. It is mainly used for quick depth profiling of thick materials, thus providing their elemental composition as a depth profile. It is commonly … Read more

Measurement to determine the alpha-chaconine and alpha-solanine concentrations in food samples (potato). If other glycoalkaloid determinations are needed, please contact the Measurlabs contact person. Read more

This gravimetric oil content measurement contains hexane (or light-petroleum) sample extraction. After the extraction, the solvent is evaporated and the … Read more

ICP-MS elemental analysis for geological samples (rocks, ore, mining samples) with aqua regia digestion. The analysis includes the following elements: Ag, Al, As, Ba, Be, Bi, Ca, Cd, Ce, Co, Cr, Cs, Cu, Fe, … Read more

ICP-OES measurement package for waste and construction material samples. The assay includes the pre-treatment of the sample with aqua regia … Read more

Determination of Al, B, Bi, Ca, K, Mg, Na, S, Se, Si, Te, Ti, and Zr from … Read more

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 … Read more

Identification of chemical groups in aqueous solutions using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Results will be delivered as raw data and spectra. A batch includes the analysis of … Read more

Analysis to confirm that lactose-free products do not contain lactose above 0.1 grams per 100 g of food. Enzymatic assay. Read more

During this lignin carbohydrate analysis, the lignin sample is first hydrolyzed, after which the acid-insoluble fraction is filtered and monomeric sugars are analyzed with ion chromatography. Monomeric sugars included in the analysis are glucose, … Read more

The basic analysis package for manure or compost includes the analyses listed below: • Specific weight • Dry matter • Soluble Nitrogen • Total Nitrogen • P, K, Ca, Mg, Na, Cu, Mn, Zn and B Manure samples should be taken within 1 to 2 weeks of … Read more

Melatonin content of solid or liquid (e.g. nasal spray) supplement product. Read more

Determination of selected metals (Al, As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn, V) in oil or solvent samples using high-resolution ICP-MS (ICP-SFMS) technique. … Read more

The determination of moisture content in solid recycled fuels contains a gravimetric measurement of the sample prior to drying in an oven and after it. All evaporated content may not be … Read more

Nutrient measurement package for soil, sludge, or sediment … Read more

Determination of PAH compounds in asphalt samples using the GC-MS technique. The analysis includes the determination of the following compounds: naphthalene [CAS: 91-20-3], acenaphthylene [CAS: … Read more

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that certain perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) such as PFOS, PFOA, PFNA, and PFHxS can cause adverse effects on serum cholesterol, the liver and the immune … Read more

Analysis of benzoic and sorbic acids from food products using an HPLC-UV method. The analysis method has been accredited for the food matrix. Read more

The QuEChERS sample preparation method and HPLC-MS analysis are used to accurately determine the pyriproxyfen concentration of a sample. The result will be given as µg/l or mg/kg, depending on whether the sample is liquid or solid. Read more

Determination of reducing sugar content, expressed as glucose, from food and feed with the Luff–Schroorl titration method. Read more

N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances are present, usually in trace quantities, in various environmental media, certain food products, cosmetics, and rubber products. In particular, those found in … Read more

Analysis package of sugars from food or feed sample with HPLC-RID. Read more

Total reflection X-ray fluorescence (TXRF) allows for surface elemental composition measurement. It is often used to map trace contaminations. Detection limit: 109 – 1011 at/cm2 Depth resolution: about 3-9 nm (depending on the material) Read more

Determination of the water (H₂O) ppm-level content of biogas or natural gas sample. Determination will require a sample collected into a gas cylinder under at least 5 bar pressure. Read more

Quantitative mineralogical analysis by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) on bentonite samples to identify and quantify the concentration of occurring minerals. The analysis is performed according to EN 13925. The results of the analysis are … Read more