{"product_id":"aquaforest-icp-test-2","title":"Aquaforest ICP Test 2","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAquaforest ICP Test 2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eComprehensive ICP-OES Analysis of Aquarium \u0026amp; RO Water\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet a detailed analysis of your aquarium's water chemistry with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquaforest ICP Test 2\u003c\/strong\u003e. This professional ICP-OES testing service is designed to analyse both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esaltwater from your aquarium and your RO water\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to assess your aquarium water alongside its source water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit contains\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 test vials\u003c\/strong\u003e, an individual sample code and an envelope for sending your samples to the Aquaforest Laboratory. A single ICP-OES analysis provides results for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e39 parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus additional measurements for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esalinity, KH and NO₃\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting both aquarium and RO water provides valuable insight into the composition of your source water and aquarium water, helping you better understand changes in water chemistry and make more informed decisions about your reef system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eICP-OES laboratory water analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTests both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eaquarium saltwater and RO water\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 dedicated test vials\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides analysis of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e39 parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes additional measurements for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esalinity, KH and NO₃\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual sample code for registering your samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes an envelope for laboratory submission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaboratory analysis performed using advanced ICP-OES technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline access to your completed laboratory report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for detailed monitoring of reef aquarium water chemistry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does the ICP Test Analyse?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquaforest Lab analyses the following elements and parameters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithium (Li)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicon (Si)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIodine (I)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarium (Ba)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolybdenum (Mo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel (Ni)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese (Mn)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeryllium (Be)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChromium (Cr)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobalt (Co)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron (Fe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVanadium (V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc (Zn)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury (Hg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelenium (Se)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCadmium (Cd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTin (Sn)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntimony (Sb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArsenic (As)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium (Al)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead (Pb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitanium (Ti)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper (Cu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanthanum (La)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScandium (Sc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTungsten (W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSodium (Na)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium (Ca)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium (Mg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium (K)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBromine (Br)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoron (B)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrontium (Sr)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur (S)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus (P)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphate (PO₄)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrate (NO₃)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of ICP-OES Testing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalyse Aquarium \u0026amp; RO Water Together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eICP Test 2 allows you to submit both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRO water and aquarium water\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a more complete view of your water chemistry and helping you identify differences between your source water and aquarium system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComprehensive Multi-Element Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of relying on individual tests for separate elements, ICP-OES analysis examines a wide range of elements in a single laboratory analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdentify Changes in Water Chemistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detailed results can help reef keepers identify variations in elemental concentrations and better understand the chemistry of their aquarium system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupports Informed Reef Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaboratory analysis can complement your regular aquarium testing routine and provide additional information when managing water quality, supplementation and aquarium maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is ICP-OES?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a laboratory technique used to analyse the elemental composition of liquid samples such as seawater, brine and other water types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring analysis, the sample is introduced into a high-temperature plasma. Elements within the sample emit light at characteristic wavelengths, allowing their concentrations to be determined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Aquaforest Lab, its ICP-OES system uses a specialised optical system with horizontal and vertical plasma and covers a wavelength range of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e130–770 nm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Aquaforest Lab states that processing of the complete spectral range takes approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e, with elemental analysis possible at a sampling frequency of up to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Aquaforest Lab?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquaforest Lab operates\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etwo advanced ICP-OES spectrometers\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing samples to be processed efficiently and enabling the laboratory to provide aquarium analysis and solutions to aquarists after receiving their samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. 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Collect the Samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill each vial with the appropriate water sample and make sure both vials are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etightly closed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKeep the RO water sample in the red vial and the aquarium water sample in the blue vial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Register Your Samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit the Aquaforest Lab website and sign up or log in. Use the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eindividual vial code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupplied with the kit to register your samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Prepare the Shipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill in the sender details on the enclosed envelope and prepare both samples for shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6. Send the Samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMail the samples to the Aquaforest Laboratory using the supplied envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e7. Receive Your Results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eemail notification when your results are available\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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