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.

Environmental testingFood, feed and supplementsWaste materialsCompositional analysisElements and ions

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

AFSICP-MS

Standard

EN ISO 17294-2EN ISO 178 52EN 16192EPA 200.8EPA 245.7EPA 6020A

Method expert

Mirva Hirvi