Oceanlife Aquatic Lab Advanced ICP Test for Marine Water 60 Elements + Osmosis An ICP analysis involves measuring the concentration of all the elements present in the sample being analyzed using a machine that generates an argon plasma at a temperature that breaks down all the compounds present in the water sample to the atomic level. Each element is accurately measured using a sophisticated optical system that detects its concentration. Our laboratory allows us to perform ICP-OES analyses for various types of water, both marine and freshwater, with precision and sensitivity that standard tests cannot achieve. A single Oceanlife ICP test can analyze up to 60 elements and helps resolve situations that would otherwise be impossible to identify. The results of ICP analyses are determined by the measurement method, calibrations performed, the temperature stability of the analysis chamber, and many other factors. Different measurement methods can lead to different results even when using the same machines. Oceanlife uses specific and different calibrations for marine and freshwater water to ensure the most accurate results possible. In addition to the standard initial and periodic calibrations, the instrument is realigned each time it is turned on to compensate for different environmental conditions that would inevitably lead to inaccurate results. Our measurement method is what makes our analyses more accurate. The measurement system was developed in collaboration with staff at the University of Padua, who have been active in developing ICP analysis machines and software for over 20 years. We also provide a report with clear instructions for rebalancing all elements, in both a simplified and complete version. Furthermore, we provide photometric phosphate and nitrate analyses and conductometric salinity analyses. Why use a photometer? The ICP machine can only provide atomic concentration, not ionic or molecular concentration, which is the union of multiple atoms. This is because the plasma breaks down any molecules into their constituent atoms before the concentration is detected. Calculating phosphates, for example, can be incorrect if you start from the level of atomic phosphorus, as it is also contained in a lot of organic material that is broken down in the plasma. Therefore, it is very useful to investigate phosphates and nitrates using a photometer. Nutrient Analysis and Dynamic Limits For marine analyses, the user has two different reports available: a simple one and an advanced one. The simple report guides the user towards correcting deficiencies, highlighting any critical issues and suggesting solutions. The advanced report, aimed at more experienced and demanding users, introduces the concept of dynamic setpoints for the first time. This concept applies to the setpoints for calcium, magnesium, phosphates, and nitrates, which are also calculated based on the KH and carbon values detected in the tank. In addition to the correction performed by the simplified report, the system suggests all the steps for a complete rebalancing of the system, including those elements that may be unusually high than normal—another first. Test: Salinity, Kh, Po4, No3, C, N, P, Ag, Al, As, B, Ba, Be, Br, C, Ca, Cd, Ce, Cl, Co, Cr, Cu, Dy, Er, Eu, Fe, Gd, Ge, Hf, Hg, Ho, I, K, La, Li, Lu, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Nb, Nd, Ni, P, Pb, Re, S, Sb, Sc, Se, Si, Sm, Sn, Sr, Ta, Tb, Th, Ti, Tl, Tm, U, V, W, Y, Yb, Zn, Instructions: - After purchasing, register on the website www.lab.oceanlife.it - Fill the test tube with the water to be analyzed and send it to the address already on the envelope. - After a short time, you will receive the results by email with suggestions based on the analyses.
