ICP-OES has become essential tool in meeting the new requirements for the ISO: 10993 Chemical Characterization and Leachates. We have extensive experience of developing and/or validating material specific methods to meet the new requirements.

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 simultaneous determination 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.

Fourier-transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR)

(Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy or Full Spectrum Scan) is a test where infrared light absorption is used for assessing levels of equivalency among samples from lots. The equipment provides a record of the infrared absorbency or transmittance of a sample as a function of wave number. The frequencies at which absorption occurs may indicate the type of functional groups present in the substance.

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