Metals Speciation Analysis
Gain deeper insights into product safety and efficacy through precise metal species characterization. Understanding exact composition, toxicity levels, and bioavailability helps you make confident decisions about your products' safety and quality. Advanced testing reveals crucial differences between beneficial metals and potentially harmful species in your materials.
What is Metals Speciation Analysis at Element?
Metals speciation analysis identifies the exact physical and chemical forms of metals in your samples, including their oxidation states, stoichiometry, and coordination. We go beyond total metal content to provide detailed insights into different metal species' bioavailability, toxicity, and mobility properties. This sophisticated analysis helps you differentiate between beneficial metals that support metabolic function and potentially harmful species that could impact product safety.
What Can Element Offer You For Metals Speciation Analysis?
Key tests offered
Key tests offered
We provide specialized analysis for critical metal species combinations, focusing on the exact determinations you need for your specific applications. Our testing includes:
- Metals speciation in biomolecules for pharmaceutical applications
- Organic versus inorganic arsenic differentiation in algae and seaweed supplements
- Inorganic selenium quantification in organoselenium pharmaceuticals
- As(V) absence verification in As(III) raw materials
- Hexavalent chromium analysis in environmental samples and nutritional supplements
- Trace metal speciation studies for redox species and organometallic compounds
Materials and products we test
Materials and products we test
Our comprehensive testing capabilities cover a wide range of metals including arsenic, selenium, chromium, mercury, vanadium, lead, thallium, and manganese. We analyze these metals across diverse sample matrices, from pharmaceutical products to environmental samples. Your materials receive detailed analysis for oxidation state, stoichiometry, and physical state, helping you understand mobility and bioavailability properties.
Methods and solutions offered
Methods and solutions offered
Advanced ion and liquid chromatography coupled with ICP-MS and post-column reaction techniques enable ultra-trace detection limits. Your samples receive thorough analysis of elemental composition, redox species, organometallic compounds, complexes, and minerals. Our expert team develops and validates custom methods tailored to your specific testing needs throughout product development.
We evaluate how different metal species affect biological systems, providing detailed insights into toxicity levels, mobility properties, and metabolic interactions. This thorough understanding of bioavailability and chemical form helps you make informed decisions about product safety and regulatory compliance.
Cutting-edge equipment we use
Cutting-edge equipment we use
Our state-of-the-art instrumentation includes integrated ion chromatography systems, liquid chromatography platforms, and advanced ICP-MS technology with post-column reaction capabilities. This sophisticated equipment combination allows precise characterization of metal species in their physical and chemical forms, delivering reliable ultra-trace detection for comprehensive risk assessment.
Which labs offer this service
Which labs offer this service
Our team operates from Life Sciences hubs across the world, providing global access to our expert capabilities. Find your nearest Life Sciences hub on our Locations Page.
Materials and products we test
- Pharmaceuticals and biologics
- Medical devices
- Dietary and nutritional supplements
- Nutraceuticals
- Raw materials
- Consumer products
- Environmental samples (air, soil, water)
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Precise species identification
Complete safety profile
Custom methods requirement
Complex quality compliance
Why Choose Element
Global testing network
Comprehensive expertise
Advanced technology
Consultative partnership
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