Heavy metals quantification in water sample by ICP-MS

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 each element is expressed in µg/l.

Suitable sample matrices
Water (e.g. ground, surface, raw, potable and waste water)
Minimum sample amount
60 ml
Typical turnaround time
2 weeks after receiving the samples
Detection limit
Sb: 0.05 µg/l As: 1 µg/l Hg: 0.005 µg/l Cd: 0.02 µg/l Co: 0.5 µg/l Cr: 0.2 µg/l Cu: 1 µg/l Pb: 0.5 µg/l Ni: 2 µg/l Zn: 2 µg/l V: 1 µg/l
Quality system
Accredited test method
Device types
Method expert
Mirva Hirvi

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First sample (VAT 0):
171 €
Additional samples (VAT 0):
73 €per sample
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