Batch experiments can be used to evaluate the maximum potential of metal release from soils and sediments, e.g. applying DIN 38 414 - S4 bestimmen. By ICP-MS and ICP-OES, respectively the element concentrations in the solutions can be determined.
Equipment
Sample preparation
Equipment
For batch experiments overhead shakers Rotoshake RS12, (Gerhardt, Königswinter, Germany) and ELU (Edmund Bühler, Hechingen, Germany), a centrifuge Multifuge 3L, (Heraeus, Langenselbold, Germany) and a vacuum filtration device (Lippmann Labortechnik, Dresden, Deutschland) are available.
Sample preparation
For batch experiments samples have to be air dried and sieved to < 2mm. (Minimum sample amount: 5.0 g). Replicates are highly recommended.