Analytical Services

Analytical Services have high-quality modern equipment which is operated and maintained by well qualified personnel. Our clients range from major organisations and Government Departments through to small businesses who need a flexible and personal service on a one-to-one basis. Our aim is to provide practical, professional and businesslike solutions to satisfy your precise needs in complete confidence.  Click here for a virtual tour of the Analytical Centre.

• Spectrophotometry
• UV/Vis, FAAS, and GFAAS
• Spectrometry
• XRD
• Chromatography
• HPLC (Diode array detection), LC, GLC (including pyrolysis), GC-MS and IC
• Microscopy
• Scanning electron (SEM) and optical microscopes
• Thermal analysis
• TA, DTA and DSC
• Polarographic, fluorimetric and ion selective electrode analysis
• COD (Palin test tube test system) analysis
• A range of molecular modelling, drawing, hydrological modelling, GIS and remote sensing software packages

• General Chemical Analysis
• Metal ions in solution
• Anions in solution
• Metals in dust on filters
• Hexavalent chromium on filters
• Oil Mist
• Respirable silica in dust, collected on filters
• Solvent(s) on charcoal tubes
• Inorganic acids, either on silica gel Tubes or in impinger solutions
• Rubber Fume
• Soluble sulphate (under-floor infill samples)
• Various single compounds on filters
• Calorific Value

• pH
• COD
• Suspended solids
• Ammonia
• Sep. oil and grease
• Moisture content and organic matter
• Metal ions in solution
• Anions in solution
• Total phenols
• PCBs/PAHs

• General biological analysis for micro-organisms: (Light microscopy to determine presence/absence of live/dead bacteria, diatoms, protozoa, nematodes, helminths)
• Total bacteria, yeast and mould colony count at 22C and 37C. Isolation and enumeration
• Total coliform. Escherichia coli. Colony counts at 22C and 37C
• Faecal streptococci. Isolation, enumeration and confirmation
• Sulphite reducing Clostridia and Clostridium perfringens. Isolation, enumeration and confirmation
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Isolation, enumeration and confirmation
• Salmonellae. Isolation, enumeration and confirmation

This list is not exhaustive, and potential clients are encouraged to contact us in order to discuss their individual requirements.