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SW-846 Test Method 6800: Elemental and Molecular Speciated Isotope Dilution Mass Spectrometry

The following document details the method used for the determination of total metals and elements, also speciated isotope dilution mass spectrometry (SIDMS) for the determination of elemental and molecular species.

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Certain aspects of SW-846 Method 6800 are patented and owned by a third-party company, Applied Isotope Technologies, Incorporated (AIT). EPA encourages potential users of Method 6800 to contact AIT directly to investigate the terms and conditions of use of the patented or otherwise proprietary intellectual property.

  • Method 6800: Elemental and Molecular Speciated Isotope Dilution Mass Spectrometry, part of Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods (pdf) (868.61 KB, July 2014 )

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