Laboratory testing services

Determination of microplastics in wastewater using Raman spectroscopy. The results of the analysis will specify different types of polymers by size, for example, 1-10 µm, 10–50 µm, 50–100 µm, 100–500 µm, and >500 µm. …

Determination of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulfur, and oxygen content of an organic sample. CHNS analysis (”LECO analysis”) is performed using a flash combustion method, where the sample is combusted under 25 kPa of O2 at an elevated temperature …

A method that utilizes micro-Raman spectroscopy. The analytical report will list different types of polymers detected and their distribution by size (1-10 µm, 10–50 µm, 50–100 µm, 100–500 µm, >500 µm). This analysis can be used …

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 …

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. Please note that Aldehydes and/or Ketones in the …

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 …

Determination of particle size distribution (PSD) by dynamic light scattering (DLS). Analysis can be done from dispersions or solids that can be dispersed in water or organic solvents. The method is …

The measurement 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 …

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 …

Measurement to determine 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 polymer …

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 …

Determination of following 24 PFAS compounds: Compound Abbreviation CAS number Heptafluorobutyric acid PFBA 375-22-4 Nonafluoropentanoic acid - 2706-90-3 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexanesulfonic acid - …

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 …

Determination of total organic carbon (TOC) content of water samples. The results of the analysis will be present in mg/l.

Microplastics analysis with µRaman (3D imaging Raman) directly from a suitable filter (suitable PTFE filters). The tests do not include any pretreatment or other additional steps. The results of the analysis will specify different types of polymers by size, for …

Analysis of ten common plastic types (PE, PP, PS, ABS, PVC, PET, PC, PMMA, PA6, PA66) with pyrolysis-GC/MS. Microplastics are separated from the sample and reported in µg/l of individual polymer types and as a sum …

Quantification of nitrogen in liquid samples using the Kjeldahl method. This test is suitable for liquid samples, such as pulp processing solutions and water. Results are given as mg/l.

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.

ICP-OES measurement package for soil, sludge, or sediment samples. Pre-treatment of the sample with aqua regia decomposition is included in the …

Inhibitory effect of water samples on the light emission of Vibrio fischeri (freshly prepared bacteria) according to ISO 11348-1.

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 within 1 to …

Determination of PFAS compounds in water samples. Wide analysis package including the following 35 PFAS-compounds: Abbreviation (Compound) PFBA (Perfluorobutyric acid) PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic acid) PFHxA …

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, …

Chemical components of a solid sample material are identified using Raman spectroscopy. The analysis is suitable for inorganic and organic samples, excluding metals and alloys.

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.

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 …

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 …

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

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

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

Raman spectroscopy is a non-destructive chemical analysis technique used for the identification of chemical components in a sample. This analysis is suitable for inorganic and organic liquid samples.

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. …

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, …

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, Hydroxyproline, …

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) …

Determination of Chromium-6 (Cr-VI) in soil, sediment, or sludge using an ion chromatographic method according to standard methods EN 15192 and EPA 3060A. The results of the analysis are …

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 acid, …

Determination of the fluoride (F-) content in a water sample by ion chromatography (IC) technique. Results will be reported in unit mg/l.

Determination of water-soluble fluoride in solid matrices. The fluoride is extracted from the dried sample with water in a single-stage shaking test at room …

Determination of the heterotrophic microbial count in water samples according to standard method EN ISO 6222. The results of the analysis will be presented in cfu/ml.

The Finnish Government Decree on Landfills (331/2013) requires the producer or holder of waste materials to provide the landfill operator with …

The Finnish Government Decree on Landfills (331/2013) requires a specific set of analyses to be performed on waste materials before their disposal in a landfill. Analyses for …

Lignin sample ash content measurement at 525°C. The result is expressed as a mass percentage of the ash from the initial sample on a dry matter basis.

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 be …

This PFAS analysis covers the 20 compounds listed in Directive (EU) 2020/2184 (the New Drinking Water Directive) under the parameter "Sum of PFAS". The sum of these compounds should not …

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: …

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, Abieth-8,12-diene-18-acid, …

Determination of the total organic carbon content (TOC) in an ultrapure water sample. The sample must be collected in a TOC vial designed for ultrapure water. We can provide the required sample vessels upon request.

Determination of bromide, fluoride, chloride, nitrate, nitrite, and sulfate (Br-, F-, Cl-, NO2-, NO3- ja SO42-) in soil, sludge, sediment, and …

Analysis for determining the anion content of ultrapure water samples using ion chromatography (IC). The determination of bromide (Br-), chloride (Cl-), fluoride (F-), nitrate (NO3-), nitrite (NO2-), phosphate (PO43-), and sulfate (SO42-) is included in the …

Method to determine the cation content in ultrapure water samples using ion chromatography (IC). The analysis includes the determination of ammonium (NH4+), calcium (Ca2+), lithium (Li+), magnesium (Mg2+), potassium (K+), and sodium (Na+). The sample must be …

Identification of chemical groups within aqueous solutions using Raman spectroscopy. The price for the first batch of 3 samples is 585€, and each additional batch of 3 samples adds 470€ to the …

The chemical oxygen demand (COD) of pulp process liquid is measured according to the ISO 6060 standard to evaluate the environmental burden of the water sample. The sample must be kept at a temperature …

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 …

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, …

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

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

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 …

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 …

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. …

Determination of microplastics in biological samples of animal origin using FTIR. The results of the analysis will specify different types of polymers by size. These projects are always handled on a case-by-case basis so …

Nutrient measurement package for soil, sludge, or sediment …

Determination of the oil and grease content of a water sample by the method SFS 3010 (mod.). Results are expressed in mg/l. The results include the total amount of hydrocarbons, mineral oils, and calculated fat content.

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: …

Determination of PFAS compounds in soil or sediment samples. Wide analysis package including the following 23 PFAS-compounds: Abbreviation Compound PFBA Perfluorobutyric acid PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid …

Determination of PFAS compounds using a method based on the US EPA 1633. Wide analysis package including the following 49 PFAS-compounds: Compound Abbreviation CAS number Perfluorobutanoic acid PFBA 375-22-4 …

Analysis of gaseous samples using Raman spectroscopy.

Total oxidizable precursors (TOP) assay analysis can be used when estimating the presence of PFAS precursors and intermediates by oxidizing them into stable end-products. The analysis can be combined with traditional PFAS analysis to obtain additional …

Determination of the total inorganic carbon content (TIC) in an ultrapure water sample. The sample must be collected in a TOC vial designed for ultrapure water. We can provide the required sample vessels upon request.

Determination of the total organic carbon content (TOC) and total inorganic carbon content (TIC) in an ultrapure water sample. The sample must be collected in a TOC vial designed for ultrapure water. We can provide the …