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Sulphide

Posted on December 19, 2017 at 9:42 am.

Sulphide is an inorganic ion of sulphur; it is the simplest ion and is a very strong base. Aqueous solutions of transition metals cations react with sulphide to make precipitates. These precipitates can act as pigments, solar cells and as catalysts. When some mineral sulphides are exposed to gastric acids hydrogen sulphide is produced. Hydrogen Sulphide, some of its salts and most organic sulphides have a strong putrid stench.

At Envirochem we test for sulphide using colourmetrics.

For more information on this service, please fill out the form below or call on 01329 287 777

Air Quality is a serious Issue in the UK and across the world.

Posted on December 15, 2017 at 4:10 pm.

Written by Envirochem

Air quality is a serious issue in the UK and across the world. Recently a cricket match between India and Sri Lanka was halted due to poor air quality that was recorded at 15 times that of the World Health Organisation toxicity maximum. Players where leaving the field vomiting and had to wear masks to reduce the impact on their health.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/dec/03/the-guardian-view-on-delhis-pollution-when-smog-stops-play

More needs to be done about air quality across the world, including the UK. With potential sources from vehicles, manufacturing and construction everybody needs to do their bit in limiting harmful emissions. One of the first steps to combat these issues is to monitor different air pollutants and protect those most likely to be harmed.

Envirochem can carry out a variety of air quality monitoring and surveys, for more information on this and all our services please call on 01329 287 777 or fill out the form below;

LEGIONELLA RISK ASSESSMENTS

Posted on December 15, 2017 at 10:20 am.

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LEGIONELLA RISK ASSESSMENTS

Envirochem offer high level standards legionella risk assessments, fully compliant with the latest British Standards and ACoPL8 (HSE Approved code of practice L8) for a wide range of business sectors including:

City and county councils
Schools
Colleges and universities
Sport stadiums
Hotel chains
Specialist care homes
NHS hospitals
Industrial and manufacturing
Dental practices
Facilities management agents
Residential and commercial property

For more on this service or all our services please call on 01329 287 777 or fill out the form below;

WAC TESTING

Posted on December 13, 2017 at 9:47 am.

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WAC TESTING

Envirochem undertakes Landfill Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) testing:

WAC testing is used to determine how a waste will behave once buried in a landfill. This is carried out through analysis of leachate derived from the waste during laboratory analysis. Following testing, a certificate of analysis will be issued.

WAC testing can be carried out on:

– Contaminated soil

– Spent grit

– Industrial waste and other waste streams

We also offer:

– Total metals by acid digest analysis

– Sample tubs free of charge

– Pick up service and site sampling available

Electrical Conductivity

Posted on December 13, 2017 at 9:35 am.

Written by Envirochem

Electrical conductivity is the measurement of how well the water can pass an electrical current. Conductivity can be affected by the presence of inorganic dissolved solids; organic compounds do not conduct electricity very well so they have a minimal affect on conductivity. Conductivity is dependent on the temperature of the water, the warmer the water the higher the conductivity.

We can test for Electrical conductivity in our chemical laboratory in Fareham, for more information on this and all our services please fill our the form below or call us on 01329 287 777.

Asbestos fibre Identification within a Hoover bag

Posted on December 12, 2017 at 11:15 am.

Written by Envirochem

Our asbestos Laboratory in Fareham was recently asked to analyse samples taken from a Hoover bag. The Hoover had been used to clean out the clients machine cabs, to enable them to assess if their control measures are preventing asbestos from exposing their operators and being carried into their machine cabs.

Our lab is always able to advise and carry out a wide variety of asbestos analysis and surveys.

For more information on all our services please fill out the form below or call us on 01329 287 777

Lead in paint

Posted on December 8, 2017 at 4:39 pm.

Written by Envirochem

Lead in paint can be found in a variety of buildings, especially if built before 1978. However this period is only guidance as left over paints were often used after this date.

We have conducted surveys in buildings that are be renovated and before demolition and provide our customers with the best course of action to take following the results. If the option of removing the paint is taken we can carry out lead in dust monitoring to ensure works are being carried out appropriately following HSE guidelines.

For more information about this service and all our services fill out the form below or call on 01329 287 777

Bromine

Posted on December 4, 2017 at 11:30 am.

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Bromine is a brown/red liquid at room temperature. It is very volatile so it doesn’t occur as a liquid naturally; it is rarely found in a salt form, it is most commonly found as bromide in the ocean because of the high solubility of the bromide anion.

Envirochem offers testing for both Bromine using colourmetrics and bromide using an IC.

For more information on this please contact us on 01329 287 777 or fill out the form below;

Nuisance Dust

Posted on December 1, 2017 at 10:57 am.

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Nuisance dust or particulates are classified as airborne materials that, at high levels, can get into the eyes, ears and nose as well as coating surfaces. It can be a problem from a wide range of industries and activities from traffic, bakeries, construction and demolition works.

Recently we have carried out a monitoring on a number of demolition projects in urban areas where the impact of nuisance dust on the public is the greatest. The monitoring taking place can include respirable dust, inhalable dust, real time particulate monitoring and dust discs positioned on the perimeter of sites.

For more information on this and all our services please call on 01329 287 777 or fill out the form below;

Envirochem offer UKAS accredited quantification of asbestos in soil.

Posted on November 30, 2017 at 12:08 pm.

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Analysis will identify:

The presence of asbestos
The asbestos product type
The percentage of asbestos present within the sample
Documented values to enable the client to interpret the results to their specific requirements

Analysis will enable the end user to:

Assist with the determination of the Waste Acceptance Criteria
Identify potential for asbestos exposure adjacent to contaminated land
Identify the total percentage of asbestos present in the sample

Prices start from £25.00 (+VAT)

For further information on analysis of soil for asbestos, please contact us for fast and efficient service on 01329 287 777 or fill out the form below;