Environmental Analysis
Microlab 600 in Environmental Analysis
Without the Microlab 600
- Diluting standards and unknowns with pipettes
- Some applications used glass syringes due to contamination from the plastic tips
- Pipettes required daily calibration to keep them in spec
After Implementation of the Microlab 600
- All dilutions are done with the same instrument
- Calibration frequency reduced to every 6 months
- The customer reported that processing time was reduced by 40%
- Reduced the dilution volumes and eliminated the cost of disposable tips
Watch the Environmental Analysis Microlab 600 video to learn more about how it can help you keep your samples accurate.
Download the Environmental Analysis Application Note to read how the Microlab 600 can be an invaluable resource to your lab.
Applications
Environmental Applications
To monitor environmental contamination from natural and manmade chemicals, the EPA has specified measurement techniques for pesticides, petroleum products, heavy metals and many more. Laboratories that perform these tests are requested by developers to certify that the land and water is suitable for human habitation. Several testing techniques involve analysis by Gas Chromatography (GC). Concentrated samples must first be diluted to obtain an accurate measurement. Using the Microlab 600 to perform this sample preparation will simplify compliance and traceability of results with EPA methods.
Common Applications
Pesticide Testing: In some areas, developers are purchasing farmland with the hopes of building shopping centers or new housing. Years of farming have potentially contaminated the soil and water with pesticides. Testing identifies and quantifies the presence of contamination so the results can be used to develop plans for clean up if necessary.
Fuel Remediation: After years of sitting in the ground, fuel tanks can wear out and begin to leak. The extent of the contamination is determined by testing the soil around the leak. Soil is removed and treated to reach acceptable levels of contamination.
Why Choose the Microlab 600?
The Microlab 600 reduces the time and solvent used to prepare samples, lowering the cost per sample processed. The system minimizes technician-to-technician variability, improving the consistency of results. Compliance to EPA guidelines is simplified with traceable calibration back the N.I.S.T. standards.
Application Specific Products
Single Syringe Dispenser
Dual Syringe Dispenser
