Sampling and Containers
Syringes and terracores are pre-calibrated to allow approximately 5-6g of soil per vial. Any less, this may result in higher detection limits (DLs) because ...
Wed, 13 Feb, 2019 at 11:31 AM
Glass Fiber or Quartz Fiber filters. Which do you use? Suitable filters for particulates are quartz or teflon materials. Glass fiber filters may...
Wed, 13 Feb, 2019 at 12:14 PM
The suggested minimum volume is 1L of gas.
Wed, 13 Feb, 2019 at 12:23 PM
Regulations don't specify an actual time frame for filtration, however it is recommended that the samples be filtered in the field so that they may be i...
Wed, 13 Feb, 2019 at 12:33 PM
Filtration of water samples should only be employed when the analysis is required to be reflective of dissolved concentrations only, such as sampling for gr...
Wed, 13 Feb, 2019 at 1:03 PM
Yes. Samples for total metals can be submitted unpreserved. Total metals analyses are also subject to acid digestion, so regardless of what the chemical...
Wed, 13 Feb, 2019 at 2:08 PM
When taking a duplicate sample in soil vapour a y-splitter must be used, 2 canisters and 1 controllers (keep in mind that the sampling time will be doubled....
Wed, 20 Feb, 2019 at 11:14 AM
When sampling for indoor air, it is recommended to use the following guide to estimate how many samples are required. The objective is to cover the square ...
Wed, 20 Feb, 2019 at 11:18 AM
Passive sampling devices are techniques for monitoring environmental contaminants over time. The principle of operation is slow diffusion of the target para...
Mon, 18 Mar, 2019 at 9:51 AM
Short Answer, based on Secure landfill acceptance protocols: BC: 2x methanol vials, 2x 125ml jars and 1x bag AB: 2x 125ml jars and 1x bag SK: 2x meth...
Tue, 21 Mar, 2023 at 9:59 AM