ATI® Laboratory Analysis Ultimate MS
The ATI® Laboratory Analysis Ultimate MS includes all components of the Laboratory Analysis Pro, plus the detection of MS trace elements and MS pollutants down to the ultra-low measurement range. This makes the Ultimate MS our most comprehensive laboratory analysis, setting a new standard in accuracy and reliability across all areas. The following parameters are measured:
- Salinity
- Major elements: Sodium, calcium, chloride, magnesium, sulfur, potassium, bromine, strontium, boron
- OES trace elements: Arsenic, barium, beryllium, chromium, cobalt, iron, iodine, copper, lithium, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, silver, silicon, vanadium, zinc, tin
- OES pollutants: Aluminum, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, lanthanum, thallium, titanium, tungsten, mercury
- MS trace elements: Arsenic, chromium, cobalt, copper, manganese, nickel, rubidium, selenium, vanadium, zinc, tin
- MS pollutants: Lead, neodymium, niobium, zirconium, indium, germanium, gallium, mercury, tellurium
- Phosphate/Phosphorus
- Nitrate and Fluorine
- Alkalinity (Carbonate Hardness)
- Analysis of reverse osmosis water
Advantages of the Laboratory Analysis Ultimate MS compared to the Laboratory Analysis Pro:
- Hybrid analysis with double validation: Many parameters are measured using both ICP-OES and ICP-MS and checked for plausibility. This allows measurement errors to be eliminated even more reliably.
- Measurement of MS trace elements: Trace elements such as manganese, selenium, or vanadium can be measured with greater accuracy and significantly lower detection limits down to the ultra-trace range. Element-specific detection down to 0.001 µg/L is possible. With ICP-MS, the detection limit is thus up to 10,000 times lower than with other ICP systems.
- Measurement of MS pollutants: Pollutants can also be detected earlier and more accurately with ICP-MS. This enables faster response to prevent problems.
- Measurement of additional elements: Compared to ICP-OES, Ultimate MS analysis can also measure completely new elements. These include rubidium, neodymium, or zirconium.
- The best of different worlds: The most suitable measurement method is used for each water parameter.
ICP Testing With ATI
The foundation for every successful reef aquarium is water chemistry.
Thriving reef tanks all share near-natural seawater parameters. Deviating from these well known levels is the most common cause of a variety of problems, such as algae growth or even coral death.
Correctly measuring water parameters presents a major challenge, but that's where ICP testing comes in. The highly precise, professional ATI® Laboratory Analysis offers you the advantage of determining key water parameters (e.g., calcium, magnesium, salinity, etc.) with the precision of a water testing lab which is far more accurate, consistent and precise than standard hobby test kits.With ICP analysis you also receive a significantly more comprehensive overview of relevant elements that can only be determined with professional laboratory analysis.
For this purpose, ATI® uses highly specialized professional laboratory equipment including ICP-OES, ICP-MS, ion chromatographs, and titrators. The most suitable measurement method is used depending on the element.
The ATI® laboratory, headed by Dr. Ben Funk, draws on many years of experience in analytics. ATI guarantees reliable, reproducible analysis, and results. ATI is always available to assist with any questions regarding measurements or results.
Your water analysis is in the best hands with us.
At ATI®, you can choose from three types of Laboratory Analyses: Standard, Pro, and Ultimate MS.
Which ATI ICP Test Do I Need?
Comparison of the different ATI® Laboratory Analyses
|
Parameter |
ATI® Laboratory Analysis Standard |
ATI® Laboratory Analysis Pro |
ATI® Laboratory Analysis Ultimate MS |
|
Salinity |
✓ ICP-OES |
✓ ICP-OES |
✓ ICP-OES |
|
Major Elements (without Fluorine) |
✓ ICP-OES (high accuracy) |
✓ ICP-OES (high accuracy) |
✓ ICP-OES (high accuracy) |
|
OES Trace Elements
|
✓ ICP-OES (medium detection limits) |
✓ ICP-OES (medium detection limits) |
✓✓ Double Validation through ICP-OES & ICP-MS (extremely low detection limits down to the ultra-trace range) |
|
OES Pollutants |
✓ ICP-OES (medium detection limits) |
✓ ICP-OES (medium detection limits) |
✓✓ Double Validation through ICP-OES & ICP-MS (extremely low detection limits down to the ultra-trace range) |
|
Phosphate/ Phosphorus |
✓ ICP-OES (high accuracy) |
✓ ICP-OES (high accuracy) |
✓ ICP-OES (high accuracy) |
|
Nitrate and Fluorine |
X |
✓ Ion Chromatography |
✓ Ion Chromatography |
|
Alkalinity (Carbonate Hardness) |
X |
✓ Titration |
✓ Titration |
|
Analysis of RO Water |
X |
✓ ICP-OES (high accuracy) |
✓ ICP-OES (high accuracy) |
|
MS Trace Elements*
|
X |
X |
✓ ICP-MS (extremely low detection limits down to the ultra-trace range) |
|
MS Pollutants* |
X |
X |
✓ ICP-MS (extremely low detection limits down to the ultra-trace range) |
|
Summary |
Solid basic laboratory analysis for the price-conscious user |
Comprehensive laboratory analysis with all important parameters |
Comprehensive laboratory analysis including consideration of all pollutants and ultra-trace elements |
The parameters from the table include the following:
- Salinity in PSU
- Alkalinity / Carbonate Hardness
- Nutrients: nitrogen/nitrate, phosphorus/phosphate
- Major elements: sodium, calcium, chloride, magnesium, sulfur, potassium, bromine, strontium, boron, fluorine
- OES trace elements: barium, beryllium, iron, iodine, lithium, molybdenum, silver, silicon
- OES pollutants: aluminum, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, lanthanum, thallium, titanium, tungsten
- MS trace elements*: Arsenic, chromium, cobalt, copper, manganese, nickel, rubidium, selenium, vanadium, zinc, tin
- MS pollutants*: Lead, neodymium, niobium, zirconium, indium, germanium, gallium, mercury, tellurium
*MS trace elements and MS pollutants – elements that can only be measured with ICP-MS in very low but physiologically already effective concentrations
How Easy Is It To Test My Water Using ATI® Laboratory Analysis?
- Register at lab.atiaquaristik.com, create an aquarium profile, and scan the QR code to activate the Laboratory Analysis.
- Fill the sample tube with aquarium water (and reverse osmosis water, if applicable).
- Apply the barcodes and send them to the specified return address.
- You will receive status updates and results via email.
