EPA Region 6 Laboratory Summary of Unique Analytical Analysis Capabilities
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Group Name | Analyte | Sample Media | Analytical Technique | Supported Program(s) | Comments |
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Inorganic Chemistry | Ammonia | Air (passive coated filter) | IC | CAA | Ogawa passive air collection device |
Inorganic Chemistry | Ozone | Air (passive coated filter) | IC | CAA | Ogawa passive air collection device |
Inorganic Chemistry | NOx | Air (passive coated filter) | IC | CAA | Ogawa passive air collection device |
Inorganic Chemistry | SOx | Air (passive coated filter) | IC | CAA | Ogawa passive air collection device |
Inorganic Chemistry | Trace level Hex Chrome | Water | IC/UV | Water | |
Inorganic Chemistry | Perchlorate | Water | IC/MS/MS | Water | |
Inorganic Chemistry | Metals by X-Ray Fluorescence | Soil | portable XRF | Superfund, RCRA | Field screening |
Organic Chemistry | Chemical Warfare Agents- Degradation products | Water | LC/MS/MS | Emergency Response | |
Organic Chemistry | Alcohols by headspace | Water | GC/MS | RCRA, Superfund | |
Organic Chemistry | Expanded 8270 list by GC/QQQ | Liquid | GC/QQQ; Method 8270 | Superfund, RCRA | |
Organic Chemistry | Incidental PCBs | Water | GC/MS; Method 680 Homologue Series | TSCA, RCRA | Grouped by number of chlorine |
Organic Chemistry | Incidental PCBs | Soil/Sediment | GC/MS; Method 680 Homologue Series | TSCA, RCRA | Grouped by number of chlorine |
Organic Chemistry | Incidental PCBs | Waste | GC/MS; Method 680 Homologue Series | TSCA, RCRA | Grouped by number of chlorine |
Organic Chemistry | Chemical Warfare Agents | Water/Solid/Wipe | GC/MS | Emergency Response | |
Organic Chemistry | PAMS (C2s and C3s identified) | Air | GC/MS/FID (split) | CAA | C2s and C3s are individually quantitated |
Organic Chemistry | PCBs (Aroclor) | Electrical Cable | GC; Separation, extraction, analysis of individual components. Mod of program specific technique. | TSCA | Toluene is extraction solvent |
Organic Chemistry | PAHs (trace) | Water/Solid/Oil | GC/QQQ | RCRA, Superfund | |
Organic Chemistry | Chemical Warfare Agents- Degradation products | Water | LC/MS/MS | Emergency Response | |
Organic Chemistry | VOCs by OVM | Air | GC/MS | CAA | Passive air monitoring |
Organic Chemistry | Organophosphorous Pesticides (OPPs) | Water | GC/NPD | CWA, RCRA, Superfund | |
Organic Chemistry | Organophosphorous Pesticides (OPPs) | Soil/Sediment | GC/NPD | RCRA, Superfund | |
Organic Chemistry | Organophosphorous Pesticides (OPPs) | Waste | GC/NPD | RCRA, Superfund | |
Physical and Other Determinations | Corrosivity by pH | Waste | Method 1110 - Corrosivity Toward Steel | RCRA |