Reef Zlements ICP-OES Analysis Saltwater 3 Test Pack

Description

ICP-OES Analysis Saltwater Test 3 Pack from Reef Zlements

ICP-OES stands for Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy.

It is an analytical technique used to determine the elemental composition of a wide range of samples.
ICP-OES is commonly employed in various fields, including environmental monitoring, geology, metallurgy, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage industry, and many others, including our hobby.
ICP-OES offers several advantages, such as high precision and sensitivity, along the ability to analyse multiple elements simultaneously.

Elements/Parameters included: Chloride (Cl), Sodium (Na), Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Potassium (K), Strontium (Sr), Boron (B), Bromine (Br), Sulphur (S), Lithium (Li), Silicon (Si), Iodine (I), Beryllium (Be), Barium (Ba), Molybdenum (Mo), Titanium (Ti), Vanadium (V), Chromium (Cr), Manganese (Mn), Iron (Fe), Cobalt (Co), Nickel (Ni), Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), Phosphorus (P), Phosphate (PO4), Aluminium (Al), Silicon (Si), Silver (Ag), Arsenic (As), Antimony (Sb), Tin (Sn), Cadmium (Cd), Selenium (Se), Mercury (Hg), Lead (Pb), Lanthanum (La), Scandium (Sc), Tungsten (W), Phosphorous (P), Phosphate (PO4) and Salinity.

How to do it

1. Register for a Reef Zlements ICP account:
Once you have your ICP test you can register for a new account by clicking here and filling in the registration form.
When your account is registered you can login at any time to check on your test results or register a new test. Reef Zlements will inform you by email as soon as your test results are ready to view.
2.Enter your aquarium details:
After you have signed up, input the barcodes from your ICP test pack, along with your tank name and the net volume of your aquarium (which is the water volume in litres minus the displacement caused by rocks, sand, and equipment)
3. Stick the barcodes to the vials
Standard Saltwater ICP Test: Stick a barcode label to both of the 2 x 15ml vials.
4. Taking a sample:
Fully submerge both of the 2 x 15ml vials in the tank to collect your saltwater samples, do not use surface water.
5. Post the vials
Take the “address label” out of the package, stick it on the envelope supplied with the correct postage
(please note that due to size the Advanced ICP test will require different postage to the Standard ICP tests) and place the vials inside the padded envelope.
Use the adhesive strip seal to close the package.

Please note:
This is for Three single use saltwater tests, no RO (freshwater test) is included in these kits.

Please note:
This is for single use saltwater tests, no RO (freshwater test) is included in these kits.