Inorganic Spectroscopy/

Wet Chemistry

The inorganic/wet chemistry section of DataChem Laboratories performs metals analyses by Inductively Coupled-Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-AES), mercury analyses by Cold Vapor Mercury Analyzer and also performs a variety of colorimetric analyses, including NOx, formaldehyde from OVM monitors, cyanide and sulfide by visible light spectrophotometry.  This section of the laboratory also performs analyses of total petroleum hydrocarbons, oil and grease, and oil mist using infrared spectrophotometry.  Oil and Grease gravimetric analyses are also performed.  Other tests performed by the inorganic and wet chemistry section include: dust weight analyses, flashpoint and ignitability, pH measurements, and various titrimetric and specific ion electrode analyses.  This section also has the ability to generate TCLP extracts for the organic and inorganic analytes.  All analyses are performed in accordance with current NIOSH, OSHA, EPA SW-846, EPA-CLP, or EPA drinking water guidelines.

 

Routine inorganic and wet chemistry analyses are performed from various matrices including: filters, soils, sludges, sediments, paint chips, oils, various sorbent medias and waters.

 

The section manager of the Inorganic Spectroscopy/Wet Chemistry is:  Chris Gibson.