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Analysis of trace elements

Scientists at LGC Pharmaceutical Services are highly skilled in the accurate quantification of elements at trace levels and in a variety of challenging matrices. Typical studies range from basic limit tests, as described in the various pharmacopoeia, to the development of fully validated methods for the elemental assay of complex biological systems. We develop and validate methods to be transferred to clients' own laboratories and we also carry out the analysis for our clients on a routine basis.

Typical technologies include, but are not limited to:

Sample preparation

  • Wet chemical digestion
  • Microwave digestion
  • Accelerated solvent extraction
  • Solid phase microextraction (SPME)
  • Fusion.

 


 

 

Quantification

  • Inductively Coupled Plasma with Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES)
  • Inductively Coupled Plasma with Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
  • Atomic Absorption (AA)
  • Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption (GF-AA)
  • X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF).

 

For further information, contact us on

Email: pharmaInfo@lgc.co.uk

LGC, The Heath Business Park, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 4QX, UK

Tel: +44 (0)1928 515163

Fax: +44 (0)1928 500125

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