Soil Sampling and Preparation
Need flexible, end-to-end soil sampling and preparation services that ensure compliance? Element’s global network of ISO-accredited laboratories delivers accurate organic and inorganic soil testing, with expert guidance at every step. From customized sample handling to specialized preparation techniques, our team provides reliable, high-quality data for critical environmental decisions, all while maintaining rigorous quality controls.
What is Soil Sampling at Element?
Soil sampling and preparation involves the collection, handling, and analysis of environmental soil samples to ensure reliable, accurate data for regulatory compliance. At Element, we specialize in guiding customers through proper sampling techniques and sample preservation, including the use of specific containers and storage conditions. Our services ensure the integrity of soil samples, using state-of-the-art laboratories and expert technicians for testing both organic and inorganic compounds, such as metals, nutrients, and emerging contaminants.
What Can Element Offer You For Soil Sampling & Preparation?
Key tests offered
Key tests offered
Element's comprehensive soil testing services cover both organic and inorganic analysis, with specialized preparation techniques to ensure accurate results. We provide pH testing, salinity measurements, conductivity analysis, and thorough examination of leachable fractions, helping you meet regulatory requirements with confidence.
Tests include:
- Soil pH (alkalinity and acidity)
- Salinity and Conductivity
- Anions – Sulphate, chloride, nitrate, nitrite, cyanides
- Metals analysis
- Organic compound detection
- Leachable fractions testing
- TCLP leachate analysis
- SWEAP leachate analysis
Materials we test
Materials we test
Element provides comprehensive testing services for soil, sediment, water, and waste materials. Our laboratories analyze both organic and inorganic compounds with expertise in detecting a wide range of contaminants, such as metals, asbestos, hydrocarbons, pesticides, VOCs, and emerging contaminants. We also test for soil nutrients and physical properties critical for land-use decisions.
Methods and solutions offered
Methods and solutions offered
We provide full-service soil sampling and preparation, including the drying, grinding, and special preparation of soil samples. For dissolved metals testing, we ensure proper field filtering (0.45 µm) and field preservation. Our experts provide detailed guidance on sample handling, including special storage and holding time requirements, ensuring sample integrity through every step of the process.
Solutions include:
- Sample preparation and handling
- Drying and grinding
- Special preparation
- Composting
- ICP metal digest
- Field filtering (0.45 µm)
- Field preservation
- Cross-contamination prevention protocols
Which labs offer this service
Which labs offer this service
Our 8,500-strong team operates from environmental testing hubs across the world, providing global access to our expert capabilities. Find out where your nearest environmental testing hub is on our Locations Page.
Our accreditations and quality assurance
Our accreditations and quality assurance
As a world-leading provider of environmental testing services, our global laboratories maintain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation worldwide and ISO/IEC 17020 in the UK. We ensure tests are right first time, delivering high-quality data that meets strict industry guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Quality markers include:
- ISO/IEC 17025 global accreditation
- ISO/IEC 17020 UK accreditation
- State-of-the-art laboratories
- Comprehensive quality control measures
- Expert scientific team
- Global laboratory network
Standards we test to and materials we test
Laboratory accreditation standards:
- ISO/IEC 17025 (global laboratory accreditation)
- ISO/IEC 17020 (UK laboratory accreditation)
Our services include the detection and quantification of a variety of compounds, including:
- Alcohols
- Amines
- Glycols
- Herbicides
- Hydrocarbons
- Pesticides
- Petroleum
- Volatile Organic Compounds
- And other emerging contaminants
Our capabilities also cover a variety of compounds, including:
- Asbestos testing and asbestos-containing materials
- Available micro- and macronutrients (N, P, K etc.)
- Exchangeable cations
- Metals
- Salinity and Conductivity
- Soil pH (alkalinity and acidity)
- Anions – Sulphate, chloride, nitrate, nitrite, cyanides
- Leachable fractions
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Ensuring Compliance
Guaranteeing Sample Quality
Managing Complex Testing Needs
Meeting Time-Sensitive Deadlines
Why Choose Element
World-Leading Testing Provider
Tailored Expert Support
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Dual International Accreditation
Frequently asked questions
What types of soil nutrients can you test for in environmental samples?
Our laboratories test for both micro- and macronutrients, including nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), as well as performing comprehensive exchangeable cation analysis.
Do you handle field-filtered samples for dissolved metals testing?
Yes, we process field-filtered (0.45 µm) and field-preserved water samples for dissolved metals analysis, with our experts providing guidance on proper collection and preservation methods.
What petroleum-related compounds can you analyze in soil?
We analyze various petroleum-related compounds, including hydrocarbons and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), using advanced analytical methods to meet detection requirements.
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