ENV-SOL-26
Soil Contamination & Field Screening
Heavy Metal Soil Contamination & Environmental Baseline Screening
Soil and sediment contamination assessment determining baseline heavy metal concentrations, contamination plumes, and agricultural suitability for mining concessions and industrial zones.
Detection Limits
0.1 mg/kg – 10,000 mg/kg dry weight
Turnaround (TAT)
Standard: 3-5 Working Days
Sample Requirement
1.0 kg dry soil sample in sealed plastic bag
Quality Framework
ISO/IEC 17025 Compliant
Analytical Overview & Methodology
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and mine closure audits depend on verifiable soil baseline records. Our Soil Heavy Metal Screening (ENV-SOL-26) delineates environmental contamination boundaries.
Technical Method Specifications (ENV-SOL-26)
| Method Code | ENV-SOL-26 |
|---|---|
| Element Coverage | Total Metals: As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb, Zn, Co, Ba + Soil pH & Conductivity |
| Detection Range | 0.1 mg/kg – 10,000 mg/kg dry weight |
| Sample Requirement | 1.0 kg dry soil sample in sealed plastic bag |
| Instrumentation | Aqua Regia Digestion + ICP-OES / ICP-MS + Selective Ion Probes |
| Standard Turnaround | Standard: 3-5 Working Days |
Laboratory Protocols & Execution Specs
- Target Analytes: Priority toxic metals (As, Cd, Cr, Pb, Hg, Ni, Cu, Zn)
- Extraction: Strong aqua regia dissolution for total extractable metals
- Soil Properties: pH, Electrical Conductivity, Cation Exchange Capacity
JORC & NI 43-101 Data Integrity Guarantee
Every batch tested under method ENV-SOL-26 includes matrix-matched Certified Reference Materials (CRMs), analytical blanks, and duplicate splits at a minimum 20% insertion rate. Official digital Certificates of Analysis are digitally signed and traceable.