Trace Elements

Measurement portfolio

We measure trace elements (TE), such as metals, metalloids, halogens, rare earth elements (REE), and platinum-group elements (PGE) to determine their concentrations and/or chemical forms. We also measure the composition of natural organic matter (OM) in solid samples.

Types of analyses

  • Trace elements quantification (total analysis)
  • Trace elements chemical forms (speciation analysis): oxidation states, small organo-TE compounds, TE complexes to OM, nanoparticles/colloids
  • Biochemical classes of organic matter (solid samples and semi-quantitative analysis only)

Matrices

  • Water: groundwater, surface water, rainwater, wastewater
  • Solid samples: soils, sediments, suspended solids, sludge
  • Biological samples: tissues, cells

Instrumentation

Available set-ups

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Sample preparation

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Data processing

  • Total element quantification: Masshunter software
  • Element speciation: Masshunter software
  • Microplastic analysis: Chromeleon software
  • Organic matter analysis: MCR-AR-based data processing pipeline on R (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aca.2015.03.043)

Contact

Cluster Manager

Dr. Julie Tolu Lab Manager in (Trace) Element Analytics Tel. +41 58 765 5903 Send Mail
Prof. Dr. Lenny Winkel Tel. +41 58 765 5601 Send Mail

Cluster Manager