As the analysis results should be truly representative for the area being tested, large volumes of soil samples need to be prepared and tested consistently. Soil cannot be introduced to analytical instruments directly. To release the substances that need to be analyzed, a specific sample preparation procedure is performed. This procedure can include sieving, adding chemicals and shaking for example. Automating this preparation procedure improves the consistency and reliability of the laboratories’ services. In addition, it reduces the use of consumables significantly.
Automatic soil sample preparation
As the analysis results should be truly representative for the area being tested, large volumes of soil samples need to be prepared and tested consistently. Soil cannot be introduced to analytical instruments directly. To release the substances that need to be analyzed, a specific sample preparation procedure is performed. This procedure can include sieving, adding chemicals and shaking for example. Automating this preparation procedure improves the consistency and reliability of the laboratories’ services. In addition, it reduces the use of consumables significantly.
The results of soil analysis are used for a wide variety of purposes
In the agricultural sector, it provides valuable information to optimize crop production and to save costs by applying only the amount of fertilizer needed. In the environmental sector, soil testing also plays an important role. The data offers a basis for research and advice or to protect the environment from contamination, for example.
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Soil presents a series of challenges in terms of the homogenization and pretreatment of the sample, all of which can impact the final analytical results significantly. As soil samples are solid, they cannot be introduced into the analyzer directly. Acid digestion or extraction are examples of a soil sample preparation procedure.
Typical soil preparation steps
The following sample preparation steps are common when preparing and analyzing soil samples:
- Sampling
- Sieving
- Shaking
- Pipetting
- Cleaning
- Filtering
- Adding chemicals
- Capping and de-capping
- Transporting to the analyzer
The Labiron specialists have many years of experience in automation of the soil sample preparation process. Our high-end automation solutions provide an integrated autosampler and autodiluter. Used in combination with an analyzer, it offers fully automatic soil sampling, dilution and analysis. All Labiron solutions are adjusted to the preparation steps and procedures performed by your laboratory. By automating the time-consuming tasks of sample preparation, laboratories are able to maximize their production while maintaining the highest quality data. As a result, they are able to:
- Improve the quality and consistency of their services
- Allow skilled lab professionals to add more value: they can focus on
- analyzing and interpreting the collected data
- Reduce the use of consumables
The results of soil analysis are used for a wide variety of purposes
In the agricultural sector, it provides valuable information to optimize crop production and to save costs by applying only the amount of fertilizer needed. In the environmental sector, soil testing also plays an important role. The data offers a basis for research and advice or to protect the environment from contamination, for example.
Soil presents a series of challenges in terms of the homogenization and pretreatment of the sample, all of which can impact the final analytical results significantly. As soil samples are solid, they cannot be introduced into the analyzer directly. Acid digestion or extraction are examples of a soil sample preparation procedure.
Typical soil preparation steps
The following sample preparation steps are common when preparing and analyzing soil samples:
- Sampling
- Sieving
- Shaking
- Pipetting
- Cleaning
- Filtering
- Adding chemicals
- Capping and de-capping
- Transporting to the analyzer
The Labiron specialists have many years of experience in automation of the soil sample preparation process. Our high-end automation solutions provide an integrated autosampler and autodiluter. Used in combination with an analyzer, it offers fully automatic soil sampling, dilution and analysis. All Labiron solutions are adjusted to the preparation steps and procedures performed by your laboratory. By automating the time-consuming tasks of sample preparation, laboratories are able to maximize their production while maintaining the highest quality data. As a result, they are able to:
- Improve the quality and consistency of their services
- Allow skilled lab professionals to add more value: they can focus on
- analyzing and interpreting the collected data
- Reduce the use of consumables
Would you like to find out more?
We are happy to advise you on the solution and modules that match your laboratories’ requirements and workflows.
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As a preferred partner of SPECTRO Analytical Instruments GmbH, Labiron offers automation solutions designed for seamless integration with ICP analyzers. This powerful integration enables fully automatic sampling, diluting and analysis. As a result, the sample throughput of laboratories is increased and the quality of the prepared samples is highly consistent and reliable.