Mercury, Hg in solid samples (CV-AAS)

Analysis using cold vapour atomic absorption spectroscopy, CV-AAS.

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Known issues with the parameter and/or important method changes

No problems reported.

Current method of measurement

Unaccredited analysis method
Valid since January 2021
Method: US EPA Method 7473 Instrument: DMA-80 evo

Previous methods

Mercury in solid samples was not analysed 2012–2020.

1995-01 – 2011
Method: CV-AAS, SS 02 81 75-1, (modified) and SS 02 81 83
Instrument: