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
DMG Dimethyl Glyoxime Precipitation
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 Gravimetric technique using a Gas Pycnometer
GRAV Gravimetric method
IR  Induction furnace - infrared analyses
METER Electronic meter measurement
MS Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
MSizer Infra-Red particle size determination
NEPH Nephelometer
NES Nessler Tube Comparator
OES Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical (Atomic) Emission Spectrometry
QAGrind Infra-Red particle size determination for In-House Quality Control of sample preparation
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 fluoresence

Limits of Detection

Throughout the Price List the figures in brackets after 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 the need to elevate some detection limits.