General Chemistry

Trace Metals Detection

Trace metals detection is a critical aspect of analytical chemistry, environmental monitoring, and various scientific disciplines. Achieving accurate and sensitive results in trace metal analysis requires meticulous attention to the quality of water used in sample preparation and analytical techniques.

What Is The Impact Of Water On Trace Metals Detection?

The presence of impurities in water can significantly affect the reliability and precision of trace metals detection methods. Contaminants in water may introduce interference, leading to
inaccurate measurements and potentially masking the detection of trace metals.

What Types Of Contaminants In Water Can Affect Trace Metals Detection?

Key water impurities that can impact trace metals detection include:

Ionic Contaminants

Impact:

Elevated levels of metal ions in water can interfere with metals detection methods.

Effect:

In atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), excess metal ions may introduce background signals, affecting the sensitivity of metal concentration measurements. This interference can lead to inaccuracies in trace element analyses.

Organic Contaminants

Impact:

The presence of organic impurities can impact the accuracy of metals detection.

Effect:

In inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry(ICP-MS), unintended organic compounds may lead to matrix effects, influencing the reliability of trace metal analyses.

Microorganisms & Bacteria

Impact:

Bacterial contamination can introduce variability in metals detection.

Effect:

In voltammetry experiments, unintended microorganisms may affect electrode surfaces, compromising the reproducibility of measurements and the reliability of trace metal analyses.

Water Measurement Requirements
for Trace Metals Detection

In the preparation of reagents and reagent-grade solutions, the quality of water is paramount to ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory analyses. The choice of water is tailored to the sensitivity of the reagents used. For applications demanding precise and pure reagent solutions, the use of apyrogenic, Type I ultrapure water is strongly recommended.

Water Quality Standards According to Industry Guidelines:

Application

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

TOC (ppb)

Filter (μm)

Bacteria (CFU/ml)

Endotoxins (EU/ml)

Nucleases

Routine Trace Metal
Analysis

<50

<0.2

Ultra-sensitive
Technique

>18

<10

<0.2

<0.002

Not detected

Application

Routine Trace Metal Analysis

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

TOC (ppb)

<50

Filter (μm)

<0.2

Bacteria (CFU/ml)

Endotoxins (EU/ml)

Nucleases

Application

Ultra-sensitive Technique

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

>18

TOC (ppb)

<10

Filter (μm)

<0.2

Bacteria (CFU/ml)

Endotoxins (EU/ml)

<0.002

Nucleases

Not detected

Adhering to these water quality standards is crucial for achieving reliable and precise results in trace metals detection. Type I water is recommended for applications requiring the highest level of sensitivity, while Type Il water may be suitable for routine analyses.

NOTES:

If removal of finer particulates (< 0.05 micron) is required, consider upgrading to CLS-3300 and CLS-5300 series systems.
Applications requiring Endotoxin filtration should purchase a CLF-5000-02E Endotoxin removal final filter.

System

Label

System Depth (in)

System Height (in)

System Width (in)

Dry Weight (lbs)

Inlet Connection

System Voltage

TOC Monitoring

0.05μ Ultrafiltration

Ultraviolet Oxidation

Effluent Purity

Effluent Microorganisms

Effluent Sodium

Effluent Chlorides

Effluent TOC

System Maximum
Output (lpm)

Volumetric Presets

Mounting

Laboratory Applications

CAtegory

CLS-3100

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CLïR 3100 High Purity Lab Water System

25.25

⅜" O.D. Tubin

120V/60Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 10 CFU / ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

Countertop, Wall Mount

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CLS-5100-R-1

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CLïR 5100 Ultrapure Lab Water System (Remote 120V)

14.4

21.6

14.7

⅜" O.D. Tubing

120V/60Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 1 CFU/ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

2.5

Wall Mount, Remote Dispense

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CLS-5100-R-2

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CLïR 5100 Ultrapure Lab Water System (Remote 220V)

14.4

21.6

14.7

⅜" O.D. Tubing

220V/50Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 1 CFU/ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

2.5

Wall Mount, Remote Dispense

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CLS-5100-S-1

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CLïR 5100 Ultrapure Lab Water System (Standard 120V)

14.4

21.6

14.7

⅜" O.D. Tubing

120V/60Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 1 CFU/ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

2.5

Countertop

Academia, Atomic Absorption, Clinical Diagnostics, Reagent Grade Solutions, Trace Metals Detection

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CLS-3100

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CLïR 3100 High Purity Lab Water System

25.25

⅜" O.D. Tubin

120V/60Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 10 CFU / ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

Countertop, Wall Mount

Academia, Atomic Absorption, Clinical Diagnostics, Reagent Grade Solutions, Trace Metals Detection

General Chemistry

CLS-5100-R-1

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CLïR 5100 Ultrapure Lab Water System (Remote 120V)

14.4

21.6

14.7

⅜" O.D. Tubing

120V/60Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 1 CFU/ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

2.5

Wall Mount, Remote Dispense

Academia, Atomic Absorption, Clinical Diagnostics, Reagent Grade Solutions, Trace Metals Detection

General Chemistry

CLS-5100-R-2

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CLïR 5100 Ultrapure Lab Water System (Remote 220V)

14.4

21.6

14.7

⅜" O.D. Tubing

220V/50Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 1 CFU/ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

2.5

Wall Mount, Remote Dispense

Academia, Atomic Absorption, Clinical Diagnostics, Reagent Grade Solutions, Trace Metals Detection

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CLS-5100-S-1

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CLïR 5100 Ultrapure Lab Water System (Standard 120V)

14.4

21.6

14.7

⅜" O.D. Tubing

120V/60Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 1 CFU/ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

2.5

Countertop

Academia, Atomic Absorption, Clinical Diagnostics, Reagent Grade Solutions, Trace Metals Detection

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Applications

General Chemistry

Trace Metals Detection

What Is The Impact Of Water On Trace Metals Detection?

Ionic Contaminants

Organic Contaminants

Microorganisms & Bacteria

Water Measurement Requirementsfor Trace Metals Detection

Application

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

TOC (ppb)

Filter (μm)

Bacteria (CFU/ml)

Endotoxins (EU/ml)

Nucleases

Application

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

TOC (ppb)

Filter (μm)

Bacteria (CFU/ml)

Endotoxins (EU/ml)

Nucleases

System

Label

System Depth (in)

System Height (in)

System Width (in)

Dry Weight (lbs)

Inlet Connection

System Voltage

TOC Monitoring

0.05μ Ultrafiltration

Ultraviolet Oxidation

Effluent Purity

Effluent Microorganisms

Effluent Sodium

Effluent Chlorides

Effluent TOC

System MaximumOutput (lpm)

Volumetric Presets

Mounting

Laboratory Applications

CAtegory

System

Label

SystemDepth (in)

SystemHeight (in)

SystemWidth (in)

Dry Weight (lbs)

Inlet Connection

System Voltage

TOC Monitoring

0.05μ Ultrafiltration

UltravioletOxydation

EffluentPurity

Effluent Microorganisms

Effluent Sodium

Effluent Chloride

Effluent TOC

System MaximumOutput (lpm)

Volumetric Presets

Mounting

Laboratory Applications

Laboratory Applications

CAtegory

System

Label

SystemDepth (in)

SystemHeight (in)

SystemWidth (in)

Dry Weight (lbs)

Inlet Connection

System Voltage

TOC Monitoring

0.05μ Ultrafiltration

UltravioletOxydation

EffluentPurity

Effluent Microorganisms

Effluent Sodium

Effluent Chloride

Water Measurement Requirements
for Trace Metals Detection

System Maximum
Output (lpm)

System
Depth (in)

System
Height (in)

System
Width (in)

Ultraviolet
Oxydation

Effluent
Purity

System Maximum
Output (lpm)

System
Depth (in)

System
Height (in)

System
Width (in)

Ultraviolet
Oxydation

Effluent
Purity

System Maximum
Output (lpm)

System
Depth (in)

System
Height (in)

System
Width (in)

Ultraviolet
Oxydation

Effluent
Purity

System Maximum
Output (lpm)

System
Depth (in)

System
Height (in)

System
Width (in)

Ultraviolet
Oxydation

Effluent
Purity

System Maximum
Output (lpm)

Effluent
Microorganisms

System Maximum
Output (lpm)