Metals are significant, regulated pollutants. Considering today’s low permit limits, it is mandatory that measurements be accurate and precise. We have added a cutting-edge PerkinElmer Nexion 1000 ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer) with reaction cell, capable of measuring concentrations at part-per-billion (ppb) (EPA 200.8). Complimenting the ICP-MS, is our PerkinElmer Avio 550 Max ICP capable of practical quantitation limits (PQL) at low ppb levels (EPA 200.7). We also have a Fims 400 automated atomic absorption spectrometer with integrated flow injection system for cold vapor Mercury AA (PQL = 0.0002mg/l) for EPA 245.1. Meritech, Inc. was the first in-state laboratory to be certified in the analysis of Mercury by EPA 1631. We are currently using CETAC Quick-Trace M-8000 Analyzer to report results down to 1 ng/l-ppt.
These instruments increase our throughput of samples significantly while meeting the sensitivity and precision of method protocol and provide a constant back-up for minimizing delay in data reporting. The combination of the latest technology and experienced staff enables us to offer competitive pricing for analyses while maintaining the superior quality of our service. We are certified by the State of North Carolina for the analysis of 21 EPA 200.8 low-level wastewater metals and 13 EPA 200.8 drinking water metals. We are also certified for 31 EPA 200.7 metals. A unique service by ICP is a rapid semi-quantitative scan for 26 or more metals at a low price. Such a scan might reveal unexpected contaminants in a raw material used in an industrial manufacturing process or it might identify, (quickly and economically), an unexpected toxic metal in a wastewater treatment plant effluent. Please call our Laboratory Manager if you have any questions about this service or any other aspect of metals analysis.