What containers are required for O.Reg 153 Metals and Inorganics?

Modified on: Wed, 16 Jan, 2019 at 12:28 PM


The sampling container requirements for Ontario Regulation 153 (O. Reg 153) are as follows:


Water:


AnalysisNumber of ContainersContainer SizeContainer TypePreservative
Chromium VI1125 mLPlastic Bottle(NH4)2SO4/NH4OH
Chloride1250 mLPlastic BottleNp preservative
Cyanide1125 mLPlastic BottleSodium Hydroxide
Dissolved Metals1120 mLPlastic BottleNitric Acid
Mercury1100 mLClear Glass BottleHydrochloric Acid


Soil:

AnalysisNumber of containersContainer SizeContainer TypePreservative
HWE Boron
Free Cyanide
Conductivity
Chromium VI
Metals by ICPMS
Mercury
pH
SAR
1250 mLClear Glass Soil JarNo preservative

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