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Our laboratory operates within the requirements of ISO 17025. This applications lab, along with excellent relationships with local commercial laboratories ensure we can effectively provide analysis services and advice to our clients.
Activated Carbon Testing
| Sample Description | Method Ref |
|---|---|
| Iodine Number | ASTM D4607 |
| Butane Activity | ASTM D5742 |
| Butane Working Capacity | ASTM D5228 |
| Tannin Value | AWWA B604 |
| Methylene Blue | CEFIC |
| Apparent Density (GAC) | ASTM D2854 |
| Moisture Content | ASTM D2867 |
| Particle Size GAC | ASTM D2862 |
| Particle Size PAC laser defractometer | AS 4863.1 |
| Ash Content | ASTM D2866 |
| Acid (or Water) Soluble Ash (Metals) | ASTM D6385 |
| pH change of solution due to carbon | ASTM D6851 |
| pH of carbon | ASTM D3838 |
| Water Soluble Content | ASTM D5029 |
| Water-Extractable Metals (GAC) | EN 12902 |
| NSF 61 Compliance for GAC | NSF/ANSI 61 |
| Water-Extractable Metals (PAC) | EN 12902 |
| Wettability | EN 12915 |
| Non-Wettable Materials | AWWA B604 |
| Acid Soluble Material | EN 12902 |
| Water Soluble Material | EN 12902 |
| Ball Pan Hardness (Ro-Tap) | ASTM D3802 |
| Ro-Tap abrasion test | AWWA B604 |
| Volatile Matter Content | ASTM D5832 |
| H2S Breakthrough Capacity | ASTM D6646 |
| Self-Heat Test | UN 33.3.1.6 |
| Aqueous Isotherms | ASTM D3860 |
| MIB and Geosmin Reduction PAC | AWWA B600 |
| Gold Adsorption Capacity | In house |
Applications Batch and Column Testing: Activated Carbon Analysis
Sample Description
Batch and column adsorption trials for powder and granular activated carbons are available e.g. MIB and geosmin, toxins, PFAS, organics reduction
Water Analysis
Sample Description
- Biodegradable Dissolved Organic Carbon (BDOC)
- Assimilable Organic Carbon (AOC)
- Low Range Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC)
- Low Range Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
- Colour Analysis at 390 or 450nm
- UV Abs at 254 or 272nm
- Chlorine Demand
- Trihalomethane Formation Potential (THMFP)
- Ozone Demand
Filter Media (sand, anthracite, filter coal, zeolite)
| Sample Description | Method Ref |
|---|---|
| Acid Solubility | AWWA B100 |
| Particle Size Distribution | AWWA B100/ ASTM C136 |
| Apparent Specific Gravity | AWWA B100/ ASTM C128 |
| Floc Retention Analysis | |
| Materials Finer than 75-μm by Washing | ASTM C117 |
ASTM D5217 - Fouling and Degradation of Particulate Ion Exchange Materials
| Sample Description | Method Ref |
|---|---|
| Water Retention Capacity (as received) | ASTM D2187 |
| Water Retention Capacity (after pre-treatment) | ASTM D2187 |
| Particle Size Distribution | ASTM D2187 |
| Mixed Bed Resin Separation | ASTM D2187 |
| Ash Content and Metals | ASTM E830 |
| Organic Fouling of Anion Resins | ASTM D5042 |
| Column Performance Testing – Mixed Bed | ASTM D3375 |
| Column Performance Testing – Anion | ASTM D3087 |
| Column Performance Testing – Cation | ASTM D1782 |
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Feel free to reach out to us for more details at peta@researchlab.com.au.
Phone : 03 9431 2595
Email : peta@researchlab.com.au
Location: Eltham
Analysis. Optimisation. Solutions.
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