Trace Element Analysis
ARC provides comprehensive trace element and ionomics analysis using ICP-MS, supporting research across biological, environmental, agricultural, and materials sciences. Our PerkinElmer NexION system enables sensitive, multi-element quantification for a wide range of sample types, including:
- Food and agricultural products
- Plants and water samples
- Biological samples: plasma, hair, tissue
- Materials: polymers, catalysts
- And many other complex matrices
Services:
- Full multi-element panel (26 elements):
Quantification of Li, Be, B, Cd, Se, As, Na, P, S, Mg, K, Ca, Al, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Sr, Mo, Ba, W, and Pb; ideal for broad elemental profiling in plants, food, environmental samples, and biological matrices. - Targeted analysis:
Highly sensitive quantification of specific metals or small subsets of elements based on project needs. - Semi-quantitative screening:
Useful for early-stage method development, unknown samples, or gaining an initial understanding of elemental composition. - Sample preparation support:
Open-vessel or microwave digestion workflows tailored to challenging matrices. - Comprehensive reporting:
Includes full methods, QA/QC metrics, calibration details, and results formatted for publication or downstream analysis
Instruments:
- PerkinElmer NexION 350D ICP-MS with prepFAST SC-2 autosampler (Elemental Scientific)
Contact Jacqueline Chaparro