Trace Metals 2-WP

NA.24

Trace Metals 2 - WP proficiency testing material is produced in accordance with ISO/IEC 17043:2010. Also referred to as non-Potable water or Water Pollution sample, this product is produced according to TNI requirements. However, please note, this sample may include non-TNI analytes as well. The higher criteria from the TNI tables mimic the levels common to wastewater samples. The PT portfolio allows our test components to offer significant performance data to monitor and prove competency to customers, accreditation bodies, or both.

Supelco^® is a global proficiency testing (PT) provider that manufactures best-in-class environmental and pharmaceutical PT products. Most water PT samples are available as concentrates or ready-to-use volumes giving the end-user flexibility in selecting samples that will fit their exact needs. Our WP program is designed to meet the quality assurance requirements in compliance with Discharge Monitoring Report - Quality Assurance Program (DMR-QA), thereby ensuring the analytical competence of your laboratory.
These samples are typically provided in duplicate for use in case of lab mishap, for QC purposes or to analyze multiple methods.

Type of PT Scheme: Water analysis - Water Pollution (WP)

Matrix: Water Pollution/Wastewater

Analyte/s: Values of analytes vary lot to lot.

All information regarding the use of Trace Metals 2 - WP can be found in the reporting packet which will be available to download at PT Portal.

Trace Metals 2 - WP is a non-potable water (NPW) PT standard, suitable for testing trace metals in water pollution/wastewater.

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We have a vast portfolio of environmental PT schemes with "fit-for-purpose" samples to help you meet the needs of the laboratory.

Our proficiency testing (PT) program is a benchmark to:

• provide staff with an insight into their laboratory′s performance, to verify the accuracy and reliability of their testing process
• provide a comparison of performance with that of other laboratories, nationally and internationally
• test and educate staff, provide a better understanding of the impact of incorrect results and identify areas where there may be problems
• provide an independent evaluation of laboratory performance
• demonstrate to clients, colleagues and accreditation bodies that there is a commitment to quality

Description

• This PT sample is packaged as a 20 mL concentrate.
• The solvent for this sample is 5% nitric acid by volume in DI water.
• The PT sample has not been preserved.

Sample Preparation

• To prepare the solution, partially fill a 1000 mL volumetric flask with reagent-grade water (near 20 ºC) and add 1 mL of trace-metal-grade nitric acid.
• Shake ampule well prior to opening.
• Open ampule PE1052-20ML (be careful to avoid cuts on glass) and transfer 10.0 mL of concentrate to the volumetric flask.
• Fill the flask to volume with reagent-grade water and mix well.
• The sample is now ready for immediate digestion and analysis, as per laboratory SOPs.
• A reagent-grade blank should be analyzed concurrently for background correction. The water blank should be made to match the acid matrix of the standards and samples.
• Each analyte is reported in μg/L.

NOTE: The 0.15% v/v nitric acid specification is a minimum; the amount and type of acid may be altered to routine analytical procedures if needed.

Are you new to Supelco^® Proficiency Testing? Be sure to register your account details in the PT Portal before placing your order.
This will provide access to data entry, reporting packets and final reports. Registrations will be approved shortly after your order is placed. For further questions, write to us at ptservice@milliporesigma.com.

When placing your order online, please indicate your study preference under the ′your reference′ column. Available studies can be viewed at the bottom of the page.
Click here to learn more about Quick-Turn Studies (on-demand proficiency tests that are offered depending on lot availability). The Quick-Turn results are released within 48-72 hours whereas scheduled study reports are released within 21 days.

Proficiency testing samples are presented as single blind. No values for the samples are released until the testing period concludes.

Proficiency Testing Schedule (2021-2022)

Wastewater
WP21-1January 13 - February 26, 2021
WP21-2March 24 - May 7, 2021
WP21-3July 7 - August 20, 2021
WP21-4September 22 - November 5, 2021

WP22-1January 12 - February 25, 2022
WP22-2March 23 - May 6, 2022
WP22-3July 6 - August 19, 2022
WP22-4September 21 - November 4, 2022

DMR-QA (US customers only)
DMR-QA 41 March 19 - July 5, 2021

DMR-QA 42 2022 Dates TBD

Supelco is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

100

ampule of 2 × 20 mL

in nitric acid

environmental

matrix material

Please refer to sample label for expiration date, specific storage temperature, and specific storage conditions.

GHS05

Danger

H290 - H315 - H318 - H412

P234 - P264 - P273 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2

8B - Non-combustible, corrosive hazardous materials

WGK 3