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Heavy Metal Testing

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  • Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS): AAS is another common technique for heavy metal testing. AAS is less sensitive than ICP-MS, but it is also less expensive.

IETQAN Testing Services

Heavy Metal

Heavy metal testing services are used to detect and quantify the presence of heavy metals in a variety of samples, including food, water, soil, air, and biological specimens. Heavy metals are metallic elements that have a density at least five times that of water. Some common heavy metals include lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic.

Heavy metal testing services are offered by a variety of laboratories, including commercial, government, and academic laboratories.

The specific tests that are performed will vary depending on the type of sample being tested and the specific heavy metals that are of concern.However, some common heavy metal tests include:

  • Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS): ICP-MS is a highly sensitive technique that can be used to detect and quantify a wide range of heavy metals in a variety of samples.
  • X-ray fluorescence (XRF): XRF is a non-destructive technique that can be used to detect heavy metals in solid samples.

Heavy metal testing services can be used for a variety of purposes, including:

  • Food safety testing: Heavy metal testing is often used to ensure that food is safe to eat. For example, heavy metal testing may be performed on seafood to detect mercury contamination.
  • Environmental testing: Heavy metal testing can also be used to assess the quality of water, soil, and air. For example, heavy metal testing may be performed on drinking water to detect lead contamination.
  • Occupational health testing: Heavy metal testing may be performed on workers who are exposed to heavy metals on the job. For example, heavy metal testing may be performed on miners to detect lead exposure.
  • Clinical testing: Heavy metal testing may be performed on people who are suspected of having heavy metal poisoning. For example, heavy metal testing may be performed on children who live in areas with high levels of lead contamination.