Atomic Spectroscopy

We currently have the following atomic spectrometric techniques available:

• Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectroscopy (ICP-MS)
  The technique allows for the analysis of over 70 elements (metalic and non-metallic) from low ppt to high ppm in solution. The instrument uses an unique collision cell that removes polyatomic inferences allowing the analysis of complex matrices. Our high matrix introduction (HMI) kit allows the direct analysis of samples which contain high levels of dissolved solids.

• Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES)
  This technique allows the qualitative and quantitative determination of metals and certain non-metallic elements from low ppb to high ppm allowing for the simultaneousdetermination of both high and low level elements. The majority of the analysis is performed on aqueous based solutions but there is also the capability to perform the analysis on solvent extracts.

• Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS)
  Quantitative determination of metals, largely as minor or trace constituents. The instrumentation available allows analysis by flame absorption, flame emission and graphite furnace.

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