Laboratory Testing

Characterizing Unknowns with FTIR

Characterizing Unknowns with FTIR

Advancing laboratory testing capabilities by adopting and implementing the latest in scientific testing instrumentation is key to servicing clients with specialized project needs. One of Merit’s newest additions to its instrumentation roster is a Perkin Elmer FTIR. FTIR spectroscopy is used for a variety of testing procedures and objectives, including characterizing and identifying unknown samples and materials.

The Latest ATSDR Substance Priority List of Chemicals and Elements Posing the Most Significant Risk at NPL sites

The Latest ATSDR Substance Priority List of Chemicals and Elements Posing the Most Significant Risk at NPL sites

The rankings are out and three metals top the chart: arsenic, lead, and mercury. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has released its 2017 list of substances at EPA-managed contamination sites posing the most significant risk to human health.  A total of 275 substances are listed on the entire ATSDR 2017 Substance Priority list.  Here are the Top 50 substances listed.