Method of Analysis Codes

AAS            Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

CALC          Results determined by calculation using other reported data

COL            Colourimetry

CVAP          Cold Vapour Generation Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

EETA          Enhanced sensitivity Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

EMS            Enhanced sensitivity Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry

EOES          Enhanced sensitivity Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical (Atomic) Emission Spectrometry

ETA            Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

GPYCN        Density measurement using a Gas Pycnometer

GRAV          Gravimetric method

IR               Infrared analyses using induction furnace

METER        Electronic meter measurement

MS              Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry

NEPH          Nephelometer

NES            Nessler Tube Comparator

OES            Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical (Atomic) Emission Spectrometry

SAAS          Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry after extraction of analyte into organic solvent

SIE             Selective Ion Electrode

SPEC          Specific analytical finish for requested species

VOL           Volumetric technique

WGHT        Weight determination using a balance

XRF            X-ray fluorescence

Limits of Detection

Throughout this schedule the figures in brackets after each element symbol are lower limits of detection for that element/method combination in parts per million (i.e. mg/kg for solid samples and mg/l for solutions) unless otherwise stated.

 

Detection limits quoted are those that can be realistically achieved under normal routine operating conditions.

 

Lower limits of detection may be achieved for some elements under special operating conditions. Occasional difficult sample matrices may result in elevated detection limits.