Metals analysis

Analysis of metals and metals speciation of surface water

The concentration of metals in surface water can either be dissolved metals or total metals depending on your location. Elevated levels of metals, and in particular heavy metals, is a sign that human activity is affecting the water.

ALS offerings of accredited tests

Clients of ALS have access to an extensive portfolio of metals and speciated metals in water; experienced chemists using the latest technology are able to detect metal concentrations down to levels rarely accomplished in the industry.

Example of analytical services provided by ALS:

• Individual metals
• Bespoke project solutions
• Metals screening of 70 individual metals
• Organotin compounds including TBT
• Methyl Mercury
• Selenium, Se(IV) and Se (VI)
• Arsenic, As (III), AS (V), MMA and DMA