Laboratory Services


Envimetrics, using its Argus-Hg technology, can provide mercury analysis results of the gas samples in less than two days. Our laboratory services are inexpensive and fast compared to wet chemistry analysis.


  • Simple procedure: A laboratory client obtains sampling absorbents from Envimetrics to collect gas samples for analysis. The client passes a gas stream over the absorbent for 5-10 minutes using a standard sampling pump. If necessary, a sampling pump and components can be provided to the client. In most cases, gas sampling is conducted by the client. The absorbents are returned to Envimetrics' laboratory by air courier services. Envimetrics will rapidly analyze the absorbents with its Argus-Hg technology.
  • Inexpensive service: The cost to the client for Envitronics laboratory service is low because sampling is conducted by the client and analysis is automated. Cost to be a fraction of those for wet chemistry.
  • High sensitivity analysis: The measurement sensitivity requires only 1 ng of mercury on the absorbent.
  • 48-hour service: Using air courier services for absorbent delivery, Envimetrics can provide analysis results in less than 48 hours after samples are shipped. Wet chemistry results are normally obtained weeks after sampling.
  • Field experiments: Rapid analysis can be critical during stack experiments. Wet chemistry analysis provides results weeks after the experiments are completed. Mixed results can be very difficult to interpret and there is no opportunity for additional experiments until another set of experiments are scheduled. Envimetrics' services can provide results during field experiments to ensure they are done under the best conditions possible. Field experiments are complex and very expensive. Envimetrics rapid laboratory service provides an opportunity to make changes during field experiments to achieve best results.