Metals & Trace Elements

ALS uses ICP-MS for analysis of metals and trace elements in water, soil, and biological samples. With a very broad scope of 38 accredited elements (and capability to add more as required), it is easy to customise a suite that meets a specific need.

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A full list of accredited elements, including detection limits specific to matrix type, is available on request and can be found in the ACE - ALS Cost Estimate pricing tool.

For simplicity, we have created groups of elements in suites at very competitive prices to enable our clients to affordably get the information that they need.

STANDARD HEAVY METALS SUITES INCLUDE:

Timber Site Metals Suite – a suite of Cu, Cr, As and B to cover the common requirement of timber treatment sites.

Heavy Metals – suites of 7, 8, or 10 metals (total group includes B, As, Be, Cd, Cu, Cr, Hg, Ni, Pb and Zn)

Drinking Water Suite - Sb, As, Ba, B, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Hg, Mo, Ni, Se, U, Na, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Zn

Comprehensive Suite - Al, As, B, Ba, Be, Bi, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cs, Cu, Fe, Ge, Hg, K, La, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, Rb, S, Sb, Se, Sn, Sr, Tl, U, V, Y, Zn

Leachate Suite - Al, As, B, Cd, Cr, Co, Cu, Fe, Pb, Mn, Ni, Hg and Zn

US Priority Pollutant Metals Suite - Sb, As, Be, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Hg, Ni, Se, Ag, Tl and Zn

NEPM Metals - As, Be, B, Cd, Cr, Co, Cu, Pb, Mn, Hg, Ni, Se and Zn