Trace Elements

Trace elements including heavy metals, and cations in water and solid matrices.

Terra Scientific offer accurate and reliable trace metals analysis services. Our laboratory uses Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) to analyse 27 elements in water, soils, and sludges in accordance with EPA methods.
Our expert team ensures the highest level of accuracy, efficiency, and reliability in our testing procedures to provide you with timely results and the information you need to make informed decisions.

Metals and Trace Elements

The analysis of elements in soil and water matrices are important in determining background concentrations and the toxicity impacts on human health and the environment. Heavy metals can be found in air, water, and soil, and can be a sign of pollution or contamination from human activities. Testing for trace elements can provide insight into the current state of the environment, helping to protect public health and safety.

Terra Scientific provides accurate and reliable analysis of trace elements using Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) and is accredited for 27 elements in water, soils, and sludges in accordance with EPA methods.

Terra Scientific is accredited for the following elements:

  • Aluminium (Al)
  • Antimony (Sb)
  • Arsenic (As)
  • Boron (B)
  • Barium (Ba)
  • Beryllium (Be)
  • Calcium (Ca)
  • Cadmium (Cd)
  • Chromium (Cr)
  • Cobalt (Co)
  • Copper (Cu)
  • Iron (Fe)
  • Lead (Pb)
  • Lithium (Li)
  • Magnesium (Mg)
  • Manganese (Mn)
  • Mercury (Hg)
  • Molybdenum (Mo)
  • Potassium (K)
  • Nickle (Ni)
  • Selenium (Se)
  • Silver (Ag)
  • Sodium (Na)
  • Strontium (Sr)
  • Uranium (U)
  • Vanadium (V)
  • Zinc (Zn)

The most common suites include:

  • Comprehensive suite (Al, Ag, As, B, Ba, Be, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, Pb, Sb, Sr, U, V, Zn)
  • Cations (Ca, K, Mg, Na)
  • National Environmental Standard (NES) Contaminants (As, B, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Hg)
  • Heavy Metals (10E – As, B, Be, Cd, Cu, Cr, Hg, Ni, Pb, Zn)
  • Heavy Metals (9E – As, B, Cd, Cu, Cr, Hg, Ni, Pb, Zn)
  • Heavy Metals (8E – As, Cd, Cu, Cr, Hg, Ni, Pb, Zn)
  • Heavy Metals (7E – As, Cd, Cu, Cr, Ni, Pb, Zn)
  • Heavy Metals (6E – As, Cd, Cu, Cr, Pb, Zn)
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