Trace Element Analysis

Why would you be interested in low level or trace element analysis?

• To seek assurance that the correct quantity of an additive package has been made. If this is incorrect there may be problems with the appearance or performance of the product. Examples might include fuel, lubricant, or polymer where the performance or stability may be affected. Alternatively the product might be an animal feedstock where balanced nutrition is required.

• To seek assurance that the product is free from unwanted contamination, in order to conform to safety legislation for use. Examples might be packaging, toys, cosmetics, foodstuffs.

• To seek assurance that the raw materials and feedstocks are free from elements that could cause deleterious effects to finished products, processes, plant construction materials and catalysts.

• To understand why one product is better or worse than another, for understanding of their own or competitors products. To avoid patent infringement or to protect their own processes.

• To show that their product has less elemental impurities, thus is “environmentally cleaner” and of higher purity.

• To seek authorisation for recycling or disposal

Safety legislation is constantly changing driving the need for more testing at lower concentrations. Expertise in sample preparation, technique understanding and measurement science is required to obtain good results and avoid pitfalls.

The cost of getting it wrong may be more than the cost of doing it right.

• Asset Protection

• Environmental Claims

• Product Performance

• Raw Material & Feedstock Specification

• Recycling & Disposal
  

• Understanding the Competition

• Contamination

• Heavy Metals

• Patent Protection

• Regulatory