Analytical Services
Analytical Services Updates
February 2026 - Biotron's Analytical Services is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Shimadzu total organic carbon analyzer to our array of analytical equipment. We would like to thank Dr. Robert Buchkowski (Department of Biology, Faculty of Science) and Dr. Genevieve Metson (Department of Geography and Environment, Faculty of Science) for this contribution.Equipment and Services
Training
Laboratory Services offers a unique opportunity to learn from skilled analysts the techniques and operation of specialized equipment with a high level of Quality Assurance background. This training can also be tailored to meet the requirements of project development.
Specific Equipment
Mercury Analyzers
| Make | Model | Features | Method Reporting Limits |
| Milestone | DMA - 80 |
|
0.13 ng |
| Milestone | DMA - 80 |
|
0.24 ng |
| Tekran | 2600 |
|
0.215 ng/L |
| Tekran | 2700 |
|
0.023 ng/L |
Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometer
| Make | Model | Features |
| Agilent | 7700 |
|
CHNS Analyzer
| Make | Model | Features | Method Reporting Limits |
| Elementar | Vario Isotope Cube |
|
N: 0.006 mg C: 0.077 mg H: 0.033 mg S: 0.017 mg |
Total Organic Carbon Analyzer
| Make | Model | Features | Method Reporting Limits |
| Shidmatzu | TOC-L series with TNM-L |
|
TC: 0.88 mg/L IC: 0.44 mg/L TOC (IC-IC): 0.59 mg/L NPOC: 0.75 mg/L TN: 0.49 mg/L |
Microwave Digestion
| Make | Model | Features |
| Milestone | EHTOS |
Closed vessel digestion system offering a wide variety of applications. Precision temperature control. |

