• Air sensitive samples are regularly analysed at EMAL from customers globally with excellent results.

• Please ensure samples are packaged suitable to prevent degradation during transit, and ensure the air sensitive box is ticked on the sample submission form. 

• Air sensitive samples should be submitted in sealed glass ampoules or tubes (one provided for each analysis).Tubes should be of sufficient length to allow scoring and breaking at the middle point. The preferred size is 5mm bore and 100mm in length. 

• A minimum of 7.5 mg of sample is required to ensure samples can be analysed in triplicate. The air sensitive process handling is quick and therefore it is important to ensure the analysts aren’t scraping the corners of an empty vial to get enough material. We handle air sensitive samples under an inert argon atmosphere in a designed enclosed glove box.

• Samples are weighed, placed into the instrument and analysed immediately 

• Any queries related to your type of sample can be answered prior to submission

•  Our lab can offer results within 3 working days

• Our lab is ISO17025 accredited and the air sensitive procedure is within scope of accredited analysis

There will be an additional surcharge for air sensitive samples of per sample. 

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