Trace Elements

Trace Elements

You will find in the table below the list of trace elements analyzed routinely at USRAVE, along with the achieved limits of quantification.

ElementMineralizationEquipmentQuantification treshold
Trace Elements
Arsenic (As)HFICP-MS0,1 µg/L
Cadmium (Cd)HFICP-MS0,1 µg/L
Chromium (Cr)HFICP-MS0,2 µg/L
Cobalt (Co)HFICP-MS0,1 µg/L
Molybdenum (Mo)HFICP-MS0,1 µg/L
Nickel (Ni)HFICP-MS0.2 µg/L
Lead (Pb)HFICP-MS0,4 µg/L
    
Elemental Analyses 
Sélénium (Se)HFICP-MS0.5 µg/L
Mercure (Hg)/Amalgamator AAS/
*The analysis of mercury is performed directly on the plant powder. The sample amount varies from 50 to 250 mg.

The analysis of other elements is available upon request, as well as uncertainties related to the elements listed above. For more information, please contact usrave-bordeaux@inrae.fr