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Overview of Sampling Services
Proper sample collection and preparation are critical to accurate analytical results. Conti Testing Laboratories’ experienced field technicians ensure that sampling techniques yield representative and meaningful data. With expertise across environmental, industrial, and coal sampling, our team is equipped to handle diverse sample types with precision and reliability.
Our sampling services focus on the collection and handling of various materials, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with analytical standards. Key services include:
- Representative sample collection
- Proper preparation for analysis
- Expertise across environmental and industrial sectors
Common Tests Performed
- Collection of a Gross Sample of Coal in the Field (ASTM D2234)
- Sampling of Stationary Coal from Railroad Cars, Barges, Trucks, or Stockpiles (ASTM D6883)
- Field pH / Temperature (SM 4500 H+B, SM 2550 A+B)
- Grab sampling – surface water (ASTM D3370)
- Surface and subsurface soil sampling (ASTM D1452)
- Aggregates and slag densities (ASTM C29)
- Sampling Aggregates (ASTM D75)
- Sampling Industrial Chemicals (ASTM E300)
- Selection and Sampling of Refractories (ASTM C806)
- Sampling of Metals and Metal Alloys (ASTM E255)
Common Materials Sampled
- Coal
- Gas
- Water
- Limestone
- Soil
- Insulation
- Concrete
- Alternative Fuels
- Tar
- Oil
- Paint
- Wood
Note: We do not sample or analyze clinical or radioactive materials.
Conti Testing Laboratories’ sampling services provide the foundation for reliable analytical results, supporting a wide range of industries and applications.
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