Elemental analysis of soil, sludge, and sediment with ICP-OES

ICP-OES measurement package for soil, sludge, or sediment samples.

Pre-treatment of the sample with aqua regia decomposition is included in the price. The following elements are quantified using the ICP-OES technique: Ag, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Li, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Sb, Sn, Sr, Tl, V, and Zn. The concentrations are expressed in mg/kg d.m.

Also, nutrient measurement package for soil, sludge, or sediment samples using the ICP-OES method. This package includes the analysis includes the pre-treatment of the sample with aqua regia decomposition and the measurement of the following elements using the ICP-OES technique: Al, B, Bi, Ca, K, Mg, Na, S, Se, Si, Te, Ti, and Zr.

The analysis is also available with an express turnaround time. Ask our experts for more information.

More specific packages, such as heavy metals or nutrients, can also be provided for soil, sediment, or sludge samples.

Suitable sample matrices
Soil, sludge and sediment
Required sample quantity
100 g
Typical turnaround time
2 weeks after receiving the samples
Detection limit
Ag: 0.5 mg/kg d.m., As: 0.5 mg/kg d.m., Ba: 0.2 mg/kg d.m., Be: 0.01 mg/kg d.m., Cd: 0.4 mg/kg d.m., Co: 0.2 mg/kg d.m., Cr: 0.5 mg/kg d.m., Cu: 1 mg/kg d.m., Fe: 10 mg/kg d.m., Hg: 0.2 mg/kg d.m., Li: 1 mg/kg d.m., Mn: 0.5 mg/kg d.m., Mo: 0.4 mg/kg d.m., Ni: 1 mg/kg d.m., P: 5 mg/kg d.m., Pb: 1 mg/kg d.m., Sb: 0.5 mg/kg d.m., Sn: 1 mg/kg d.m., Sr: 0.1 mg/kg d.m., Tl: 0.5 mg/kg d.m., V: 0.1 mg/kg d.m., and Zn: 3 mg/kg d.m. The detection limits are subjected change depending on the sample matrix and sample pretreatment.
Available quality systems
Accredited test method
Device types

Price

Typical price (Excl. VAT):
87 €

We also charge a 97 € service fee per order.

Large batches of samples are eligible for discounts.

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