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Lab services
The Environmental Laboratory (lab) provides analytical chemistry support to:
- Natural Resources sector ministries
- Academia
- Industry
This support is provided on a cost recovery basis.
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Sample analysis
The lab analyzes more than 30,000 samples per year and has been operating for over 30 years. That's over 900,000 samples!
The lab conducts:
- Routine chemical, physical and biological analyses on soil, water, vegetation, and other environmental matrices
- Specialized analyses and analytical method development in support of research projects
- Water retention and texture analyses on soils
- Dendrochronology measurements on tree core samples
Instrumental techniques
The lab uses instrumental techniques such as:
- ICP-MS and ICP-OES spectrometers for trace metal analyses
- Combustion analyzers for total carbon, nitrogen and sulphur
- Liquid chromatographs with multiple detectors for anion and organic compound analyses
- Gas chromatographs with multiple detectors for organic analyses
- Colorimetric, UV or IR auto-analyzers for inorganic analyses
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Who we serve
The lab serves:
- Government clients
- Research collaborators within universities and the private sector
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Collecting and sending samples
Before you collect
Contact the lab to discuss your project.
Before you send
Review and complete the Sample Submission Form (XLSX, 691KB).
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