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Analytical Laboratories - ICP-MS

Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

At Auriga Research, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) is leveraged to provide precise trace elemental analysis. This powerful technique offers ultra-low detection limits for almost all elements on the periodic table, making it ideal for detecting and quantifying contaminants at parts-per-trillion (ppt) levels across various industries including pharmaceuticals, environmental testing, and food safety

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Why Choose Inductively ICP-MS?

Exceptional Sensitivity

 ICP-MS achieves ppt-level detection for trace elements, essential in industries with strict safety standards.

Multi-Element Analysis

It allows simultaneous detection of multiple elements, providing efficient and comprehensive profiling.

High Accuracy in Complex Samples

Equipped to handle various sample types, ICP-MS reduces interference and ensures accurate results, even in challenging matrices​

Key Services

ICP-MS Analysis & Testing

Comprehensive ICP-MS Analysis

Our highly skilled team of scientists utilizes XRD to provide vital insights into sample composition and confirm the presence of specific compounds, supporting research and product development. Key Offerings:
  • Analysis of solids, powders, or dispersed particles in a liquid matrix 
  • Orientation and texture data 
  • Grazing incidence 
  • Reflectometry 
  • Kratky Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) 

Applications of ICP-MS

ICP-MS Analysis & Testing
Pharmaceutical Industry

ICP-MS supports the pharmaceutical sector by providing ultra-trace detection of metals to ensure drug safety and quality.

  • Heavy Metal Screening: Detects trace levels of heavy metals, critical for regulatory compliance.
  • Impurity Profiling: Identifies and quantifies elemental impurities in active ingredients and final products.
  • Quality Control Testing: Ensures pharmaceuticals meet stringent global standards for purity and safety.

ICP-MS Analysis & Testing
Cosmetic and Personal Care

ICP-MS is used to ensure that cosmetics are free from toxic metals, supporting product safety and regulatory standards.

  • Heavy Metal Screening: Detects metals like lead and mercury in cosmetics, ensuring consumer safety.
  • Preservative and Additive Testing: Measures levels of additives, maintaining product quality.

Ingredient Purity Verification: Ensures that raw materials meet required purity standards.

ICP-MS Analysis & Testing
Food Industry

ICP-MS ensures food safety by accurately quantifying harmful elements, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

  • Heavy Metal Testing: Detects contaminants like lead and cadmium in food products.
  • Nutrient Analysis: Measures essential minerals to support accurate nutrition labeling.
  • Pesticide Residue Detection: Screens for metal-based residues in food samples.

ICP-MS Analysis & Testing
Environmental Testing

ICP-MS plays a vital role in environmental testing by analyzing soil, water, and air samples for pollutants.

  • Water Quality Monitoring: Measures toxic metals in drinking and wastewater.
  • Soil Contaminant Detection: Identifies hazardous metals in soil for pollution control.
  • Airborne Particulate Analysis: Monitors airborne contaminants, supporting regulatory air quality standards.

ICP-MS Analysis & Testing
Nutraceuticals Products

ICP-MS is critical in nutraceutical testing, verifying the purity and safety of bioactive ingredients.

  • Active Ingredient Analysis: Confirms accurate concentrations of essential nutrients and bioactives.
  • Contaminant Screening: Detects heavy metals and toxins to ensure product safety.
  • Quality Control: Maintains purity and compliance with health and safety standards.

ICP-MS Analysis & Testing
Agriculture and Soil Testing

ICP-MS supports the agriculture industry by monitoring trace elements in soil, water, and fertilizer, ensuring crop health and soil quality.

  • Soil Nutrient Analysis: Measures essential minerals and nutrients to support optimal crop growth and soil health.
  • Fertilizer Composition Testing: Verifies nutrient levels in fertilizers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with labeling standards.
  • Irrigation Water Testing: Detects harmful metals in irrigation water, protecting crops from potential contamination.

ICP-MS Analysis & Testing

 

ICP-MS Analysis & Testing

Advanced Testing Facilities:

Auriga Research’s ICP-MS facilities feature advanced instrumentation designed for high-precision trace element analysis in challenging matrices.

  • High-Precision Instruments: Equipped with single and triple quadrupole ICP-MS systems to minimize interference.
  • Automated Sample Handling: Features auto-sampling for high-throughput analysis, maximizing accuracy and efficiency.

ICP-MS Analysis & Testing

 

ICP-MS Analysis & Testing

Recent Methodologies:

Auriga integrates advanced methodologies for diverse applications:

  • Laser Ablation ICP-MS: Analyzes solid samples with minimal preparation, useful for geochemical and industrial applications.
  • Collision/Reaction Cells: Reduces interference, enhancing accuracy in complex sample matrices.
  • Isotope Ratio Measurement: Provides precise isotopic analysis, essential for environmental and geological studies.

ICP-MS Analysis & Testing

 

ICP-MS Analysis & Testing

Accreditations and Approvals: Auriga Research holds NABL, FDA, and BIS accreditations, ensuring compliance with stringent standards for ICP-MS analysis.

  • NABL Accreditation
  • BIS Approval
  • FDA Certification
  • ISO Standards Compliance

 

ICP-MS Analysis: Our Expertise

Pharmaceutical and Food Analysis

  • Heavy Metal and Impurity Screening: Guarantees quality and safety across pharmaceutical and food products.

Environmental and Industrial Testing

  • Pollutant and Alloy Composition Testing: Supports regulatory standards and ensures product consistency.

At Auriga Research, we are dedicated to delivering precise, actionable insights through advanced ICP-MS analysis, ensuring innovation and quality in your research and product development processes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Our team of experts interprets XRD data to answer important questions regarding material identification, crystal form, polymorph identification, and the degree of crystallinity of amorphous materials.

We use the Xcelerator XRD Detector, a state-of-the-art model that allows for thorough testing of pharmaceutical compounds and reduces the lower limit of detection significantly.

The sample quantity required depends on the type of analysis. Simple XRD diffractograms can be done with as little as 1 gm of powder sample.

Yes, our lab routinely conducts tests for asbestos in talcum powder following recommended pharmacopoeial, ISO, and BIS methods.

Yes, XRD is fully capable of conducting polymorph identification tests, essential for understanding the solubility, dissolution rate, bioavailability, and stability of materials.

XRD provides non-destructive testing, detailed structural information, and is highly effective for polymorph identification, crystallinity analysis, and excipient compatibility studies.

XRD helps monitor food additives, control texture and stability, and ensure quality by providing detailed information on polymorphism, crystallinity, and amorphism.

XRD supports bioavailability analysis, stability studies, and ensures that nutraceutical products are stable and effective throughout their shelf life.

XRD analyzes the crystalline components of herbal products, ensuring their efficacy, safety, and compliance with quality standards.

XRD verifies the purity and quality of organic products, ensuring they are free from synthetic additives or contaminants and meet stringent standards.

XRD determines the crystalline structure of fatty acids in oils, affecting their stability and nutritional value, and ensures oils meet industry standards for purity and quality.