Sediment analysis package

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 (tributyltin and triphenyltin) • Dioxins and furans (PCDD/PCDF) • PCB compounds • PAH compounds • Clay content and grain size • Loss on ignition (LOI) • Hydrocarbons C10–C40 • Total nitrogen • Nitrate and nitrate nitrogen • Nitrite and nitrite nitrogen • Ammonium nitrogen • Total phosphorus • Soluble phosphorus • Total organic carbon (TOC) The price is applicable for 10 or more samples delivered at the same time.

Environmental testingCompositional analysis

Suitable sample matrices

Sediment

Minimum sample amount

Minimum of 1 kg of solid material is needed. Typically 2 - 2.5 kg of sediment is enough, but for wet samples the amount needed might be more. The sample preparation (homogenization and grinding) fee is 55 €/sample for samples that weigh more than 3 kg.

Typical turnaround time

4 weeks after receiving the samples

Quality system

Accredited test method

Method expert

Mirva Hirvi

Price (VAT 0)

699 € per sample