Reef Zlements ICP MS and OES Test - 3 pack

ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) water analysis is a highly precise method used to assess the elemental composition of aquarium water. By testing 43 key parameters, ICP analysis provides a comprehensive insight into water chemistry, detecting even trace levels of essential and harmful elements. This advanced testing helps aquarium enthusiasts and professionals maintain optimal water quality by identifying imbalances and offering corrective recommendations. With ICP analysis, you can ensure a healthier, more stable environment for marine life, preventing potential issues before they impact your aquarium’s ecosystem.

For aquarists seeking the most detailed analysis available, the brand new ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) Testing offers unparalleled precision. This service encompasses all the assessments provided in the Advanced ICP Testing, with the addition of ICP-MS technology for trace and ultra-trace element detection. While ICP-OES is highly effective for measuring macro elements present in higher concentrations, ICP-MS excels in detecting trace and ultra-trace elements at parts-per-trillion (ppt) levels. This dual approach ensures comprehensive coverage of both macro and trace elements, delivering the most accurate and reliable analysis possible.

By integrating multiple analytical techniques—including ICP-OES, ICP-MS, Ion Chromatography, Robotic Titration, Colorimetry, and Conductometry ICP-MS Testing provides reef keepers with a complete and detailed understanding of their aquarium's water chemistry. This comprehensive insight enables proactive management and maintenance of optimal conditions for all marine inhabitants.

The MS & OES ICP tests 64 elements + 13 other parameters measured and reported

64 ELEMENTS UP TO A RESOLUTION OF PARTS PER TRILLION:
Aluminium (Al), Antimony (Sb), Arsenic (As), Barium (Ba), Beryllium (Be), Bismuth (Bi), Boron (B), Bromine (Br), Cadmium (Cd), Calcium (Ca), Cerium (Ce), Chloride (Cl), Chromium, (Cr), Cobalt (Co),  Copper (Cu), Dysprosium (Dy), Erbium (Er), Europium (Eu), Fluoride (F), Gallium (Ga), Gadolinium (Gd), Germanium (Ge), Holmium (Ho), Iodine (I), Indium, Iron (Fe), Lanthanum (La), Lead (Pb), Lithium (Li), Magnesium (Mg), Manganese (Mn), Mercury (Hg), Molybdenum (Mo), Neodymium (Nd), Nickel (Ni), Niobium (Nb), Nitrate (NO3), Nitrite (NO2), Phosphorous (P), Potassium (K), Praseodymium (Pr), Rubidium (Rb), Samarium (Sm), Selenium (Se), Silicon (Si), Silver (Ag), Sodium (Na), Strontium (Sr), Sulphur (S), Sulphate (SO4), Terbium (Tb), Tellurium (Te), Thallium (Tl), Thorium (Th), Thulium (Tm), Tin (Sn), Titanium (Ti), Tungsten (W), Uranium (U), Vanadium (V), Yttriu (Y), Ytterbium (Yb), Zirconium (Zr), Zin (Zn)

13 ADDITIONAL PARAMETERS
Salinity, Specific Gravity, Conductivity, pH, Alkalinity, Calcium Carbonate Equivalent, Acid Binding Capacity, Nitrite, Nitrate, Orthophosphate, Total Phosphate, Colour, Smell

How it works

The process of receiving your ICP analysis is very simple.

Buy one of the ICP Analysis Kits from your retailer.
Go to the reef-zlements.com website.
Register an account.
Add your name, aquarium and barcode number from the kit.
Stick the barcode labels on the 2 vials.
Fill both vials with water from your aquarium.
Put the vials back in the padded envelope and post to the address on the website.
An email receipt will be sent to notify when the sample has arrived.
The water will be tested the same day.
A notification email will be sent to advise that the test is complete.
Go online and view the results in the format that is shown on the sections below.
Full detailed instructions are given on the Reef-Zlements.com website.