ICP-MS analysis of geological samples (aqua regia digestion)

ICP-MS elemental analysis for geological samples (rocks, ore, mining samples) with aqua regia digestion.

The analysis includes the following elements: Ag, Al, As, Au, Ba, Be, Bi, Ca, Cd, Ce, Co, Cr, Cs, Cu, Fe, Ga, Ge, Ge, Hf, In, K, La, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Nb, Ni, P, Pb, Pd, Pt, Rb, Re, S, Sb, Sc, Se, Sn, Sr, Ta, Te, Th, Ti, Tl, U, V, W, Y, Zn and Zr.

The following rare earth elements (REE) are also included: Dy, Er, Eu, Gd, Ho, Lu, Nd, Pr, Sm, Tb, Tm, and Yb.

The price does not include pretreatment, such as crushing or sieving. Shipping included up to 5 kg total weight, extra cost for larger shipments.

Suitable sample matrices
Rocks, ore, mining samples
Minimum sample amount
0.5 g
Typical turnaround time
3 weeks after receiving the samples
Detection limit
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Quality system
Measurlabs validated method
Device types
Method expert
Meeri Rantanen

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First sample (VAT 0):
307 €
Additional samples (VAT 0):
150 €per sample
If you have a large number of samples, contact us for a possible discount.

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