Inorganic Analytical Service within the Superfund Contract Laboratory Program

Overview

This multi-media, multi-concentration service provides for the analysis of 23 metals and cyanide in aqueous/water and soil/sediment samples, and total metals analysis in wipes and offers preliminary results and 7, 14, and 21 day turnaround.

Modified Analyses are also offered through this service.  Modified analyses that may be requested include, but are not limited to, adding additional compounds, adjusting Contract Required Quantitation Limits (CRQLs) for target analytes, and making minor adjustments to specific analytical protocols to enhance method performance.

Method Information

Complete method procedures for inorganic analyses may be found in the following statements of work: EPA Contract Laboratory Program Statement of Work for Inorganic Superfund Methods Multi-Media, Multi-Concentration ISM02.4 or EPA Contract Laboratory Program Statement of Work for Inorganic Superfund Methods Multi-Media, Multi-Concentration ISM02.3.

Metals by ICP-AES

The method for the analysis of metals in water, soil, wipes, and TCLP/SPLP leachate samples by ICP-AES is based on EPA methods SW-846 6010D and 200.7 (Rev 4.4). Other matrices (e.g., tissues, filters, oils) may be requested by Modified Analyses. The method routinely analyzes for 22 analytes, additional analytes may be requested by Modified Analyses. Most of the analytes are calibrated to quantitation limits from 5.0 - 60 µg/L (0.50 – 6.0 mg/kg). Lower quantitation limits may be requested by Modified Analyses. The method uses an acid digestion of the samples followed by analysis on an Inductively Coupled Plasma – Atomic Emission Spectrometer instrument.

Metals by ICP-MS

The method for the analysis of metals in water and soil samples by ICP-MS is based on EPA methods SW-846 6020B and 200.8 (Rev 5.5). Other matrices (e.g., tissues, filters, oils) may be requested by Modified Analyses. The method routinely analyzes for 22 analytes, additional analytes may be requested by Modified Analyses. Most of the analytes are calibrated to quantitation limits from 1.0 - 2.0 µg/L (0.50 – 1.0 mg/kg). Lower quantitation limits may be requested by Modified Analyses. The method uses an acid digestion of the samples followed by analysis on an Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometer instrument.

Mercury

The method for the analysis of mercury in water, soil, and TCLP/SPLP leachate samples by CVAA is based on EPA methods SW-846 7470A and 7471B. Other matrices (e.g., tissues, oils) may be requested by Modified Analyses. Mercury is typically calibrated over a range of 0.2 - 10 µg/L (0.1 – 5.0 mg/kg). Lower quantitation limits may be requested by Modified Analyses. The method uses acid and oxidizing agent digestion of the samples followed by reduction to the metal and analysis of the vapor on an Atomic Absorption instrument.

Cyanide

The method for the analysis of total cyanide in water, soil, and SPLP leachate samples by spectrophotometry is based on EPA method 335.4 and Standard Method 4500-CN E. Other forms of cyanide (weak-acid dissociable, amenable to chlorination) and other matrices (e.g., wastes) may be requested by Modified Analyses. Cyanide is typically calibrated over a range of 10 - 400 µg/L (0.5 – 20 mg/kg). Lower quantitation limits may be requested by Modified Analyses. The method uses midi-distillation or micro-distillation to desorb the cyanide species present followed by colorimetric analysis on a UV/VIS spectrometer.

For More Information

Any questions may be directed to the ASB Inorganic Analytical Services contact.

Target Analytes

ANALYTE CAS No. ISM02.3 CONTRACT REQUIRED QUANTITATION LIMITS
ICP-AES
Water (ug/L)
ICP-AES
Soil (mg/kg)
ICP-AES
Wipes (ug)
ICP-AES
TCLP (mg/L)
ICP-MS
Water (ug/L)
ICP-MS
Soil (mg/kg)
Aluminum 7429-90-5 200 20 20 -- 20 --
Antimony 7440-36-0 60 6 6 -- 2 1
Arsenic 7440-38-2 10 1 1 5 1 0.5
Barium 7440-39-3 200 20 20 100 10 5
Beryllium 7440-41-7 5 0.5 0.5 -- 1 0.5
Cadmium 7440-43-9 5 0.5 0.5 1 1 0.5
Calcium 7440-70-2 5000 500 500 -- 500 --
Chromium 7440-47-3 10 1 1 5 2 1
Cobalt 7440-48-4 50 5 5 -- 1 0.5
Copper 7440-50-8 25 2.5 2.5 -- 2 1
Iron 7439-89-6 100 10 10 -- 200 --
Lead 7439-92-1 10 1 1 5 1 0.5
Magnesium 7439-95-4 5000 500 500 -- 500 --
Manganese 7439-96-5 15 1.5 1.5 -- 1 0.5
Nickel 7440-02-0 40 4 4 -- 1 0.5
Potassium 7440-09-7 5000 500 500 -- 500 --
Selenium 7782-49-2 35 3.5 3.5 1 5 2.5
Silver 7440-22-4 10 1 1 5 1 0.5
Sodium 7440-23-5 5000 500 500 -- 500 --
Thallium 7440-28-0 25 2.5 2.5 -- 1 0.5
Vanadium 7440-62-2 50 5 5 -- 5 2.5
Zinc 7440-66-6 60 6 6 -- 2 1
               
Hardness
(total)
Hardness 33 -- -- -- -- --
 
Additional Analytes CAS No. Water
(ug/L)
Soil
(mg/kg)
TCLP
(mg/L)
Mercury by Cold Vapor Atomic Absorption (CVAA) 7439-97-6 0.2 0.1 0.2
Cyanide by Spectrophotometry 57-12-5 10 0.5 --

Analytical Costs

These costs have been obtained through fixed-price contracts between EPA and commercial environmental testing laboratories and were last updated in August 2016. The low price and high price listed below are the lowest contract amount and highest contract amount, respectively, that was bid by laboratories to perform the sample analysis for the CLP. The mean price is the average contract amount that was bid by laboratories to perform the sample analysis for the CLP. 

NOTE: The "Total Price for 12 Samples" is equal to the unit price x 12 and does not account for lab QC.

The information on this page is for informational purposes only. Prices are subject to change at any time. Please confirm the price of your analytical service(s) at the time of request. For more information regarding analytical services prices, please contact the ASB Inorganic Analytical Services contact.

21-Day Turnaround

Analysis Unit Price Total Price for 12 Samples
Low Mean High Low Mean High
1-4 Metals (AES) $40.00 $62.00 $90.00 $480.00 $744.00 $1,080.00
5-10 Metals (AES) $52.00 $76.14 $95.00 $624.00 $913.68 $1,140.00
11-22 Metals (AES) $57.00 $88.71 $125.00 $684.00 $1,064.52 $1,500.00
1-4 Metals (MS) $55.00 $76.29 $100.00 $660.00 $915.48 $1,200.00
5-10 Metals (MS) $61.00 $93.14 $111.00 $732.00 $1,117.68 $1,332.00
11+ Metals (MS) $68.00 $116.14 $149.00 $816.00 $1,393.68 $1,788.00
Mercury $10.00 $18.29 $26.00 $120.00 $219.48 $312.00
Cyanide $10.00 $19.86 $26.00 $120.00 $238.32 $312.00

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14-Day Turnaround

Analysis Unit Price Total Price for 12 Samples
Low Mean High Low Mean High
1-4 Metals (AES) $50.00 $74.57 $105.00 $600.00 $894.84 $1,260.00
5-10 Metals (AES) $58.00 $88.43 $111.00 $696.00 $1,061.16 $1,332.00
11-22 Metals (AES) $65.00 $102.29 $142.00 $780.00 $1,227.48 $1,704.00
1-4 Metals (MS) $60.00 $89.00 $116.00 $720.00 $1,068.00 $1,392.00
5-10 Metals (MS) $67.00 $108.00 $132.00 $804.00 $1,296.00 $1,584.00
11+ Metals (MS) $75.00 $135.71 $172.00 $900.00 $1,628.52 $2,064.00
Mercury $15.00 $22.43 $29.00 $180.00 $269.16 $348.00
Cyanide $15.00 $24.00 $30.00 $180.00 $288.00 $360.00

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7-Day Turnaround

Analysis Unit Price Total Price for 12 Samples
Low Mean High Low Mean High
1-4 Metals (AES) $58.00 $90.14 $121.00 $696.00 $1,081.68 $1,452.00
5-10 Metals (AES) $64.00 $105.14 $144.00 $768.00 $1,261.68 $1,728.00
11-22 Metals (AES) $76.00 $125.29 $199.00 $912.00 $1,503.48 $2,388.00
1-4 Metals (MS) $69.00 $106.86 $132.00 $828.00 $1,282.32 $1,584.00
5-10 Metals (MS) $76.00 $129.00 $166.00 $912.00 $1,548.00 $1,992.00
11+ Metals (MS) $83.00 $162.14 $239.00 $996.00 $1,945.68 $2,868.00
Mercury $20.00 $28.29 $41.00 $240.00 $339.48 $492.00
Cyanide $20.00 $29.57 $41.00 $240.00 $354.84 $492.00

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Preliminary Results1

Analysis Unit Price Total Price for 12 Samples
Low Mean High Low Mean High
1-4 Metals (AES) $25.00 $49.14 $75.00 $300.00 $589.68 $900.00
5-10 Metals (AES) $25.00 $56.43 $75.00 $300.00 $677.16 $900.00
11-22 Metals (AES) $35.00 $63.57 $94.00 $420.00 $762.84 $1,128.00
1-4 Metals (MS) $25.00 $52.86 $75.00 $300.00 $634.32 $900.00
5-10 Metals (MS) $25.00 $59.43 $90.00 $300.00 $713.16 $1,080.00
11+ Metals (MS) $33.00 $69.29 $112.00 $396.00 $831.48 $1,344.00
Mercury $8.00 $31.14 $75.00 $96.00 $373.68 $900.00
Cyanide $8.00 $31.71 $75.00 $96.00 $380.52 $900.00

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Preparations2

Preparation Unit Price Total Price for 12 Samples
Low Mean High Low Mean High
TCLP $29.00 $46.14 $73.00 $348.00 $553.68 $876.00
SPLP $29.00 $46.14 $73.00 $348.00 $553.68 $876.00

1 The premium price of the Preliminary Results will be added to the stipulated price of the turnaround requested.

2 The premium price of the Preparations (TCLP/SPLP) will be added to the stipulated price of the turnaround requested.

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