Definition of Metal Elements
Elemental analysis refers to the use of different analytical methods based on the characteristics of samples to test and analyze, so as to obtain the types and contents of elements or ions in the samples. This analysis meets customers' requirements for elemental ion analysis by identifying and quantifying elements/ions in the samples.
Testing Methods
- Atomic Emission Spectrometry
- Ion Chromatography (IC)
Instrument Technical Parameters
- Resolution: 0.1 ppm
- Stability: Typical signal drift within 8 hours is less than 1% without internal standard correction or any form of drift correction.
Sample Submission Requirements and Precautions
- Sample form: Liquid or solid, weighing 100 mg to 5 g.
- Solubility: Samples must be fully soluble in common inorganic solvents (e.g., water, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, aqua regia, etc.).
Testing Examples

Reference Standards
- GB/T 11066.12-2024: Methods for Chemical Analysis of Gold - Part 12
- GB/T 26050-2024: Cemented Carbides - Determination of Metal Element Contents - X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
- GB/T 20125-2006: Low-Alloy Steels - Determination of Multielement Contents - Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry
- GB/T 20123-2006: Iron and Steel - Determination of Total Carbon and Sulfur Contents - Infrared Absorption Method after High-Frequency Induction Furnace Combustion (Conventional Method)
- GB/T 20124-2006: Iron and Steel - Determination of Nitrogen Content - Inert Gas Fusion Thermal Conductivity Method (Conventional Method)
- GB/T 43548-2023: Determination of Metal Element Contents in Surfactants and Detergents
- GB/T 37248-2018: High-Purity Alumina - Determination of Trace Metal Elements - Inductively Coupled Plasma Emission Spectrometry
- HJ 766-2015: Solid Waste - Determination of Metal Elements - Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
- HJ 781-2016: Solid Waste - Determination of 22 Metal Elements - Inductively Coupled Plasma Emission Spectrometry
- NB/SH/T 0934-2016: Determination of Trace Metal Elements in Petroleum Coke - Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
- NB/SH/T 0864-2013: Determination of Metal Elements in Lubricating Greases - Inductively Coupled Plasma Emission Spectrometry
- ISO 4503:1991: Cemented Carbides - Determination of Metal Element Contents by X-ray Fluorescence
- KS D ISO 4503-2023: Cemented Carbides - Determination of Metal Element Contents by X-ray Fluorescence - Fusion Method
- KS D ISO 4883-2023: Cemented Carbides - Determination of Metal Element Contents by X-ray Fluorescence - Solution Method
- ASTM A751: Standard Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
- ASTM E415: Standard Test Method for Analysis of Carbon Steel and Medium-Low Alloy Steel by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry
- ASTM E1086: Standard Test Method for Determination of Various Elements by Direct Current Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry
- ASTM E1999: *Standard Test Method for Determination of Trace Metal Impurities in High-Purity Copper by Glow D

