The chemical composition of water
Water naturally contains various dissolved substances. In addition, human activities can influence the composition of groundwater, surface water, wastewater, and process water. By analyzing inorganic substances, you gain insight into water quality and potential deviations or contaminants.
Normec performs accurate analyses of inorganic parameters. In doing so, we support companies, government agencies, and research institutions with environmental monitoring, quality management, and permitting processes.
Analysis of anions, cations, and metals
Inorganic analyses focus on dissolved substances that play a key role in assessing water quality. Depending on the research question, we analyze different groups of substances.
Our laboratories analyze, among other things:
- Anions, such as chloride, sulfate, nitrate, and phosphate
- Cations, such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium
- Metals, such as iron, manganese, copper, zinc, and lead
The results provide insight into the chemical composition of the water and help identify natural influences, contaminants, or process-related anomalies.
Reliable data for decision-making
An analysis of inorganic substances provides valuable information for a wide range of applications. These include groundwater investigations, surface water monitoring, process control, environmental studies, and permitting processes.
After analysis, you’ll receive a clear report with reliable measurement data that can be used immediately for further assessment and decision-making.
Here’s what you’ll get:
- You gain insight into the chemical composition of water
- You can identify potential contaminants in a timely manner
- You have access to reliable data for reports and studies
- You support permitting processes and environmental objectives
- You’ll gain a better understanding of how processes or environmental factors affect water quality
Expertise in inorganic water analysis
Analyzing inorganic substances requires precise measurement methods and specialized knowledge. Normec has modern laboratory equipment and experienced experts who analyze water samples daily. We can perform both routine analyses and more complex investigations.
Sustainable water management
Understanding the presence of salts, minerals, and metals helps manage risks and make well-informed decisions. Regular analyses reveal trends and help respond promptly to changes in water quality.
With Normec’s analyses, you have access to reliable information for the responsible management of water flows, facilities, and environmental performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Inorganic substances are dissolved compounds such as salts, minerals, and metals that occur naturally or enter the water as a result of human activities.
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Anions are negatively charged ions, such as chloride, sulfate, nitrate, and phosphate. They provide important information about the composition of water.
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Cations are positively charged ions, such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium. These substances play a role in water hardness and water quality, among other things.
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Metals can affect water quality and are often relevant for environmental monitoring, permitting, and process control.
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The analyses can be performed on, among other things, groundwater, surface water, wastewater, process water, and drinking water.
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The results support environmental monitoring, permitting processes, quality management, research, and operational decision-making.
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Yes. The analyses are performed in our accredited laboratories in accordance with applicable quality standards.