Reef Zlements ICP Saltwater Test

What is Reef Zlements ICP Saltwater Test?

Reef Zlements offer ICP analysis services using their own in house Spectrogreen DSOI ICP-OES to allow reefkeepers to achieve the highest water quality possible. These tests are available in a pack of 1 or 3 tests, and can be sent off to Reef Zlements for testing.

What is the SpectroGreen DSOI ICP-OES?

Reef Zlements in house SpectroGreen DSOI ICP-OES machine uses a newer, truly unique approach. Its two optical interfaces capture emitted light from both sides of a vertical plasma, with only a single extra reflection, for added sensitivity. Averaging twice the sensitivity of a conventional radial-view model across the whole spectral range.

This state‐of‐the‐art machine coupled with high chemical analysis methods and standards will allow Reef Zlements to provide reeferkeepers and customers the highest quality analysis in the industry.

How does the testing process work?

The process of receiving your ICP analysis is very simple.

• After purchasing your test, go to the Reef Zlements website
• Register an account
• Add your name, aquarium and barcode number from the kit
• Stick the barcode labels on the 2 vials
• Fill both vials with water from your aquarium
• Put the vials back in the padded envelope and post to the address on the website
• An email receipt will be sent from Reef Zlements to notify when the sample has arrived
• The water will be tested the same day
• A notification email will be sent to advise that the test is complete
• Go online and view the results

What does the Reef Zlements ICP Saltwater Test test for?

Reef Zlements ICP Saltwater Test tests levels of salinity and 42 different elements:

Chloride (Cl), Sodium (Na), Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Potassium (K), Strontium (Sr), Boron (B), Bromine (Br), Sulphur (S), Lithium (Li), Silicon (Si), Iodine (I), Beryllium (Be), Barium (Ba), Molybdenum (Mo), Titanium (Ti), Vanadium (V), Chromium (Cr), Manganese (Mn), Iron (Fe), Cobalt (Co), Nickel (Ni), Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), Phosphorus (P), Phosphate (PO4), Aluminium (Al), Silicon (Si), Silver (Ag), Arsenic (As), Antimony (Sb), Tin (Sn), Cadmium (Cd), Selenium (Se), Mercury (Hg), Lead (Pb), Lanthanum (La), Scandium (Sc), Tungsten (W) and Salinity.