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Overview of Rare Earth Elements Services
Conti Testing Laboratories specializes in testing rare earth elements (REEs), including the fifteen lanthanides, scandium, and yttrium. Essential for modern technology and national security, REEs are used in computers, batteries, communication systems, and imaging technologies. Despite their abundance in the Earth’s crust, REEs are typically dispersed and found in low concentrations, requiring precise testing methodologies.
Rare Earth Elements Testing
Our laboratory conducts advanced testing for rare earth elements across various applications and industries. Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards, we ensure compliance with ASTM and EPA methodologies using state-of-the-art equipment like the Agilent 7900 ICP Mass Spectrometer.
Common Tests Performed
Trace Elements Analysis
- NIST SRM 1633c – Trace Elements in Coal Fly Ash
- ASTM D6357 – Trace Elements in Coal, Coke, and Combustion Residues
- EPA 6020B – Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
- EPA SW-846 6010D – Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES)
- EPA 3051A – Digestion – Microwave for Sediments, Sludges, and Soils
Instrumentation Used
- ICP-MS: Sub-parts-per-billion analysis for precise element concentrations
- ICP-OES: High-sensitivity elemental analysis
Typical Industries Served and Testing Types
Energy and Materials
- Analysis of coal fly ash and combustion residues
- Quality control for energy-related materials
Electronics and Technology
- REE testing for components in batteries, communication systems, and displays
National Security and Defense
- Testing REE concentrations for defense applications
Conti Testing Laboratories provides reliable rare earth element testing to support technological innovation, environmental compliance, and industry advancements. Contact us for all your REE testing needs.
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