Elemental Analysis—Cations

The MAC laboratories utilize both plasma mass spectrometry and plasma emissions for the quantitative analysis of more than 70 elements.

In general, the selection between ICP-MS and MP-AES is a matter of sample concentration, with ICP-MS being significantly more sensitive and better equipped for low ppb, and below.

  • Analytes & Methods

    ICP/MS

    Trace level cations such as cadmium, chromium, arsenic lead, selenium, and rare earth elements.

    MP-AES

    Minerals/higher concentration cations such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron and manganese.

  • Available Instrumentation

    • Analytikjena Plasma Quant Elite ICP/MS
      (DUCK 241)
    • Agilent 4200 MP-AES
      (JUB 211)

Rates

  Internal/UA clients External clients
solid (per hour) $120 $166
aqueous (per sample)* $25 $35

*Sample rate for ONE element. Additional elements will be quoted.

The costs shown above are estimates, and will be discussed and agreed upon prior to sample analysis.
Sample Prep will be quoted individually.

Contact us

For further inquiries, or to request an estimate, please email Shane Billings at UAF-INE-MAC@alaska.edu.