UAQ - Chemical analysis unit

GINYS-ICRA-001
The Chemical Analysis Unit (CAU) offers a comprehensive solution for the physicochemical characterization of different water bodies (from wastewaters to natural waters) using advanced analytical techniques. The applied methodologies are focused on standardized procedures and take into account both the concentration levels and the potential interferences presents in the matrix. The laboratory operation provides the technical expertise of the Unit, at the same time it ensures the sustainable management of resources with a plan for the continuous improvement

Services

Potentiometric analysis
pH
Conductivity
AlkalinityChemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) flocculated
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN)
Ammonia Nitrogen
Respirometric analysis
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
Gravimetric analysis
Total solids (TS)
Suspended solids (SS)
Dissolved solids (DS)
Combustion analysis
Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
Total Inorganic Carbon (TIC)
Total Nitrogen (TN)
Spectrophotometric analysis
Nitrites
Nitrates
Ammonium
Phosphates
Total Phosphorus (TP)
Silicates
Absorbance
Ion chromatography analysis
Anions: F, ClO2, Cl, NO2, Br, SO4, NO3, ClO3, PO4, IO3, I
Sulphur species: S2, SO3, S2O3
Cations: Li, Na, NH4, Mg, K, Ca
Total hardness
Permanent hardness
Temporary hardness

Equipment

  • Total Organic Carbon Analyzer (TOC) and Total Nitrogen (TN), TOC-V CSH (230) TNM-1, Shimadzu.
  • Analytical balance 6 decimals, XP6, Mettler Toledo.
  • Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) equipment: digestor, CSB 24/E, Behr and titrator, 814, Metrohm.
  • Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) system, OXITOP OC100, WTW.
  • Kjeldahl equipment: digestor K-438, Buchi and titrator K-370, Buchi.
  • Alkalinity titrator, 855, Metrohm.
  • Spectrophotometer, UV-1800, Shimadzu.
  • Discrete Analyzer, Smartchem 140, AMS Alliance.
  • Ion Chromatograph, ICS5000, Dionex.

Staff

Tècnica Unitat
Natàlia Serón Mallol | nseron@icra.cat | (+34) 972 18 33 80 | ORCID
Narcisa Bautista Haro | nbautista@icra.cat | 683181252 | ORCID | PRC Page
Cap d'Unitat
Sara Insa | sinsa@icra.cat | (+34) 608 51 02 53 | ORCID | PRC Page

INSTITUTE

ICRA - Institut Català de Recerca de l'Aigua

Parc Científic i Tecnològic de la UdG
Edifici H2O
Emili Grahit, 101

17003 Girona http://www.icra.cat/

DOMAINS RIS3CAT

  • Food system
  • Sistema d'energia i recursos
  • Education and knowledge generation system
  • Industrial system
  • Socio-sanitary system

CATEGORIES

  • Chemistry Laboratory
  • Other specializated laboratories
  • Spectrometry, chromatography and spectroscopy

RATES AND ACCESS

Availability Level: Medium
Access Procedures:
Contact to the responsible for the CAU: Sara Insa (sinsa@icra.cat)
CERCA - Ginys