Solids and Hydrocarbons

Geological Solids

The analysis of soil, sediment, coal, mine tailings or other geological solids for trace metals can provide valuable information on industrial process optimization, human health and other environmental risk assessments, or the development of remediation strategies. In many cases, the measurement of trace metals in various materials requires not only an understanding of the total concentration but also a more complete understanding of the type and concentration of specific compounds present at a site. 

Eurofins has developed a variety of innovative methods to determine trace metals in various forms within geological solid materials. No matter what material or application, we can supply you with a profile of the trace element of interest and a better understanding of its potential effect.

• EPA 1630 Methyl Mercury
• EPA 1631Mod Elemental Mercury
• EPA 1631Mod Inorganic Mercury
• EPA 1631Mod Hg Selective Sequential Extraction (F0-F6)
• EPA 1632 As Speciation (As3/As5)
• U.S. EPA Method 1638Mod (Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, Boron, Cadmium, Calcium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Iron, Lead, Magnesium, Manganese, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Silver, Sodium, Strontium, Thallium, Tin, Titanium, Vanadium, Zinc)
• SM3500-Cr Hexavalent Chromium in Solids
• Other speciation via LC-ICPMS or LC-AFS including Se, As, V, Mo, Co

Hydrocarbons

The methods for measuring metals, mercury and mercury species in crude oil and gas condensates are limited as there are only a few laboratories that have the instrumentation and detection limits which are not part of routine analytical methods.

Crude Oil, Condensates, Frac Waters, Fuel Products

• Total Metals (EPA 1638Mod)
• Total Mercury (EPA 1631)
• Dissolved Mercury (EPA 1631)
• Mercury Species:
  • Ionic And Weakly Complexed Hg(II) (EPA 1631mod)
  • Mono Methyl Mercury (EPA 1630)
  • Total Volatile Mercury (Dimethyl and Elemental) (EPA 1630mod)
  • Particulate Bound Mercury (Suspended Particulate) (EPA 1631mod)