Quantifying Ultra-Trace Elements with Laboratory Precision
Trace element analysis plays a vital role in verifying material quality, detecting impurities, and meeting environmental or pharmaceutical regulations. Even parts-per-million (ppm) or parts-per-billion (ppb) deviations can critically affect performance, safety, and compliance.
BQCIS laboratories employ cutting-edge analytical instruments such as Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption (GFAA), and Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometry (GDMS). These allow simultaneous multi-element detection with unrivaled sensitivity and reproducibility.
Each test method follows accredited procedures (ISO/IEC 17025, ASTM E1479, and EPA 200.8), ensuring defensible, traceable results across metals, polymers, environmental matrices, and electronic materials.
Key Activities in Trace Element Analysis
Key Benefits of Trace Element Analysis
Product Purity Validation
Confirms compliance of materials and products with strict purity requirements for safety and performance.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensures conformity with RoHS, REACH, USP, and environmental emission thresholds.
Contaminant Control
Detects metallic residues or process-induced impurities that can compromise performance or yield.
Quality Certification
Supports global supply chains with accredited analytical certificates for export and regulatory review.
Success Story
Trace Metal Detection in Food-Contact Packaging
A packaging supplier required verification that metal traces in coated films complied with EU 10/2011 food-contact regulations.
BQCIS conducted ICP-MS testing on 12 metallic elements including lead, mercury, and cadmium, supported by XRF screening for rapid batch control.
All results were below detection thresholds, ensuring regulatory compliance and enabling certification for food packaging export to the EU.