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Aluminum - AlTotal/DissolvedEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Antimony - SbTotal/Dissolved/WipeEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Arsenic - AsTotal/Dissolved/Wipe/TCLPEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Barium - BaTotal/Dissolved/Wipe/TCLPEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Beryllium - BeTotal/Dissolved/WipeEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Bismuth - BiTotal/DissolvedEPA 200.8
Boron -BTotal/DissolvedEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Cadmium - CdTotal/Dissolved/Wipe/TCLPEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Calcium - CaTotal/DissolvedEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Chromium - CrTotal/Dissolved/Wipe/TCLPEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Chromium - Cr+6Hexavalent/Trivalent/Low LevelEPA 7196/7196A/Calculation/218.6
Cobalt - CoTotal/Dissolved/WipeEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Copper - CuTotal/Dissolved/WipeEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Gallium - GaTotal/DissolvedEPA 200.8
Iron - FeTotal/Dissolved
Ferric Iron - Fe⁺³
Ferrous Iron - Fe⁺²
EPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Calculation (total Iron & Ferrous Iron)
SM 3500-Fe B/HACH 8146
Lead - PbTotal/Dissolved/Wipe/TCLPEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Lithium - LiTotal/DissolvedEPA 200.8/6020
Magnesium - MgTotal/DissolvedEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Manganese - MnTotal/DissolvedEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Mercury - HgTotal/Dissolved/Wipe/TCLPEPA 200.8/6020/6020A/245.1
Molybdenum - MoTotal/Dissolved/WipeEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Nickel - NiTotal/Dissolved/Wipe/TCLPEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Potassium - KTotal/DissolvedEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Scandium -ScTotal/DissolvedEPA 200.8
Selenium - SeTotal/Dissolved/Wipe/TCLPEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Silica - Si02Total/DissolvedEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Silver - AgTotal/Dissolved/Wipe/TCLPEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Sodium - NaTotal/DissolvedEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Strontium - SrTotal/DissolvedEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Thallium - TlTotal/Dissolved/WipeEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Tin - SnTotal/DissolvedEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Titanium - TiTotal/DissolvedEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
UraniumTotal/DissolvedEPA 200.8
Vanadium - VTotal/Dissolved/WipeEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
Zinc - ZnTotal/Dissolved/WipeEPA 200.8/6020/6020A
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Metals lab testing

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ANALYSIS

METHOD

Properties

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HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM

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MERCURY

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ARSENIC

Hexavalent Chromium

Hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] is one of the valence states (+6) of the element chromium. It is usually produced by an industrial process. Cr(VI) is known to cause cancer. In addition, it targets the respiratory system, kidneys, liver, skin and eyes. Chromium metal is added to alloy steel to increase hardenability and corrosion resistance. Cr(VI) compounds may be used as pigments in dyes, paints, inks, and plastics. It also may be used as an anticorrosive agent added to paints, primers, and other surface coatings. The Cr(VI) compound chromic acid is used to electroplate chromium onto metal parts to provide a decorative or protective coating. (source – U.S. DOL)

Mercury

Mercury is a naturally occurring trace metalloid element and known neurotoxin, which has been used in manufacturing, as well as in dental and medical equipment, fertilizers, and pesticides. It is characterized as a heavy, silvery-white metallic liquid at room temperature that is odorless. Exposure occurs by inhalation of fumes, ingestion, or contact.

Mercury combines with other elements, such as chlorine, sulfur, or oxygen, to form inorganic mercury compounds or “salts”. Mercury also combines with carbon to make organic mercury compounds. The most common one, methylmercury, is produced mainly by microscopic organisms in the water and soil.

Arsenic

Arsenic is a naturally occurring element widely distributed in the earth’s crust. In the environment, arsenic is combined with oxygen, chlorine, and sulfur to form inorganic arsenic compounds. Arsenic in animals and plants combines with carbon and hydrogen to form organic arsenic compounds. Inorganic arsenic compounds are mainly used to preserve wood. Copper chromated arsenic (CCA) is used to make “pressure-treated” lumber. Organic arsenic compounds are used as pesticides, primarily on cotton plants.