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Determinand |
Detection Limit (mgkg-1 dry weight) |
Analytical Technique/Notes Note all fractions of a sample should be analysed |
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Organics | ||
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PAH Screen by HPLC |
Total hydrocarbons <100 See notes |
Initial screen, if hydrocarbon contamination present further analysis would be necessary for individual PAHs. |
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PCBs – ICES 7 Congeners |
<0.02> |
If PCB contamination identified further analysis for individual congeners may be necessary. |
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Heavy Metals Total metals should be analysed unless stated | ||
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Arsenic |
<7 |
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Cadmium |
<0.4 |
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Chromium |
<40 |
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Lead |
<30 |
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Mercury |
<0.1 |
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Copper |
<18 |
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Nickel |
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Zinc |
<124> |
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Organo-metallic Compounds | ||
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Tri-butyl Tin & Di-butyl Tin |
<0.1 |
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Physical Properties |
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PSD (particle size) |
Gravel, sand, silt fractions |
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