DMA‐1

Direct Mercury Analyzer

Application Book
Application field: Beverage

Application DMA1/BE‐01: Spirit ( alcohol 40%)

Application DMA1/BE‐02: Wine (alcohol 10%)

Application DMA1/BE‐03: Sugar

Application DMA1/BE‐04: Fruit Juice

Application field: Chemicals

Application DMA1/CH‐01 : AgNO3(crystals)

Application DMA1/CH‐02 : NaOH and NaOCL

Application DMA1/CH‐03 : FeCl3 50%

Application DMA1/CH‐04 : KBr

Application DMA1/CH‐05 : KIO3

Application DMA1/CH‐06 : CaSO4

Application DMA1/CH‐07 : MgO

Application DMA1/CH‐08 : H2SO4 10%

Application field: Clinical

Application DMA1/CL‐01: Whole Blood

Application DMA1/CL‐02: Whole Blood 3

Application DMA1/CL‐03: Human Hair

Application DMA1/CL‐04: Beard

Application DMA1/CL‐05: Nails

Application DMA1/CL‐06: Urine

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Application field: Cosmetic

Application DMA1/CO‐01: Lipstick

Application DMA1/CO‐02: Face Powder

Application DMA1/CO‐03: Shampoo

Application DMA1/CO‐04: Eye Shadow

Application field: Energy

Application DMA1/ER‐01: Coal

Application field: Environmental

Application DMA1/EN‐01: Feathers

Application DMA1/EN‐02: Paint Chips

Application DMA1/EN‐03: Scrubber Sludge

Application DMA1/EN‐04: Waste Water

Application DMA1/EN‐05: Waste Water with CaCL2

Application DMA1/EN‐06: Wood

Application DMA1/EN‐07: Ash residue (high Hg content)

Application DMA1/EN‐08: Moss

Application DMA1/EN‐09: Soil (high Hg content)

Application DMA1/EN‐10: Seaweed Powder

Application DMA1/EN‐11: Slag

Application DMA1/EN‐12: Saline Water

Application DMA1/EN‐13: Sludge

Application DMA1/EN‐14: Sediment

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Application field: Food/Feed
Application DMA1/FO‐01: Fresh Milk

Application DMA1/FO‐02: Fresh Yogurt

Application DMA1/FO‐03: Cocoa

Application DMA1/FO‐04: Coffee

Application DMA1/FO‐05: Cornflakes

Application DMA1/FO‐06: Dried Tea Leaves

Application DMA1/FO‐07: Honey

Application DMA1/FO‐08: Fresh Banana

Application DMA1/FO‐09: Lemon Peels

Application DMA1/FO‐10: Dried Apple

Application DMA1/‐FO11: Fresh Grapefruit Peels

Application DMA1/FO‐12: Fresh Pear

Application DMA1/FO‐13: Rice Flour

Application DMA1/FO‐14: Pasta

Application DMA1/FO‐15: Fresh Tomato Pulp

Application DMA1/FO‐16: Alligator Fat

Application DMA1/FO‐17: Canned Tuna Fish

Application DMA1/FO‐18: Fish Tissue

Application DMA1/FO‐19: Fresh Salmon

Application DMA1/FO‐20: Oyster and Mussel Tissues

Application DMA1/FO‐21: Bovine Tissue and Liver

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Application DMA1/FO‐22: Fresh Meat

Application DMA1/FO‐23: Fresh Eggs

Application DMA1/FO‐24: Fresh Cheese

Application DMA1/FO‐25: Black Pepper

Application DMA1/FO‐26: Fresh Garlic

Application DMA1/FO‐27: Fresh Onion

Application DMA1/FO‐28: Fresh Zucchini

Application DMA1/FO‐29: Fresh Fennel

Application DMA1/FO‐30: Animal Feed

Application field: Geochemistry

Application DMA1/GE‐01: Copper Ore >1000mg/Kg

Application DMA1/GE‐02: Manganese oxides

Application DMA1/GE‐03: Clay

Application DMA1/GE‐04: Sulphur

Application DMA1/GE‐05: Cement raw

Application DMA1/GE‐06: BE‐N Basalt

Application DMA1/GE‐07: DRN Deorite

Application DMA1/GE‐08 : FK‐N Potash Feldspar

Application DMA1/GE‐09 : GH Granite

Application DMA1/GE‐10 : GSD‐1 Stream sediment

Application DMA1/GE‐11 : GS‐N Granite France

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Application DMA1/GE‐12 : GSR‐3 Basalt

Application DMA1/GE‐13 : GXR‐1

Application DMA1/GE‐14 : GXR‐2

Application DMA1/GE‐15 : GXR‐3

Application DMA1/GE‐16 : GXR‐4

Application DMA1/GE‐17 : GXR‐5

Application field: Industrial

Application DMA1/IN‐01: Leather

Application field: Petrolchemical

Application DMA1/PE‐01: Crude Oil

Application DMA1/PE‐02: Naphtha

Application DMA1/PE‐03: Virgin Naphtha

Application DMA1/PE‐04: Kerosene

Application DMA1/PE‐05: Hydrocarbon mixture

Application DMA1/PE‐06: Gasoline

Application DMA1/PE‐07: Gases via Sorbent Trap

Application DMA1/PE‐08: GPL

Application DMA1/PE‐09: Butane

Application DMA1/PE‐10: Methane

Application DMA1/PE‐11: Methane via Sorbent Trap

Application DMA1/PE‐12: Naphra Large Sample Amount

Application DMA1/PE‐13: Crude Oil Large Sample Amount

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Application field: Pharmaceutical

Application DMA1/PH‐01: Nimesulide

Application DMA1/PH‐02: Paracetamol

Application DMA1/PH‐03: Acetylsalicylic acid

Application: DMA1/PH‐04 Dietary Supplement

Application: DMA1/PH‐05 Lactic Ferments

Application: DMA1/PH‐06 Homeopathic Antihistamine

Application: DMA1/PH‐07 Homeopathic Laxative

Application: DMA1/PH‐08 Homeopathic Antihistamine from Stone

Application: DMA1/PH‐09 Homeopathic Detoxificant

Application: DMA1/PH‐10 Homeopathic Painkiller

Application field: Plastic/Rubber

Application DMA1/PL‐01: Granulated Plastic Material

Application DMA1/PL‐02: PC(polycarbonate)

Application DMA1/PL‐03: PE(polyethene)

Application DMA1/PL‐04: PET(poly‐ethylene teraphtalate)

Application DMA1/PL‐05: PFA poly(fluoroalkoxy)

Application DMA1/PL‐06: PP(polypropylene)

Application DMA1/PL‐07: PTFE poly(tetrafluoroethylene)

Application DMA1/PL‐08: PVC(polyvinil chloride)

Application DMA1/PL‐09: Tygon

Application DMA1/PL‐10: CSM (Hypalon)

Application DMA1/PL‐11: EPDM (ethylene‐propylene)

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Application DMA1/PL‐12: FPM (Viton)

Application DMA1/PL‐13: Koflon

Application DMA1/PL‐14: MFQ (fluorosilicone rubber)

Application DMA1/PL‐15: MQ (Silicone)

Application DMA1/PL‐16: NBR (Perbunan)

Application DMA1/PL‐17: Nitrile rubber

Application DMA1/PL‐18: POM (Polyoxymethylene copolymer)

Application DMA1/PL‐19: PSU (Polysulfone)

Application DMA1/PL‐20: PU (Polyurethane)

Application DMA1/PL‐21: Polyols

Application field: Standards Certificated

Application DMA1/SC‐01: Nist 1568a

Application DMA1/SC‐02: Nist 1573a

Application DMA1/SC‐03: Nist 1630a

Application DMA1/SC‐04: Nist 1632c

Application DMA1/SC‐05: Nist 1633b

Application DMA1/SC‐06: Nist 2709

Application DMA1/SC‐07: Nist 2711

Application DMA1/SC‐08: Aqueous Standard

Application DMA1/SC‐09: BCR‐61

Application DMA1/SC‐10: BCR‐141

Application DMA1/SC‐11: BCR‐145R

Application DMA1/SC‐12: BCR‐150

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Application DMA1/SC‐13: BCR‐184

Application DMA1/SC‐14: BCR‐191

Application DMA1/SC‐15: BCR‐279

Application DMA1/SC‐16: BCR‐397

Application DMA1/SC‐17: BCR‐414

Application DMA1/SC‐18: BCR‐422

Application DMA1/SC‐19: BCR‐680

Application DMA1/SC‐20: BCR‐681

Application DMA1/SC‐21: IAEA‐086

Application DMA1/SC‐22: JSAC 0601/01

Application DMA1/SC‐23: LGC 7162

Application DMA1/SC‐24: CRM‐31

Application DMA1/SC‐25: CRM‐39

Application DMA1/SC‐26: Nist 1515 Apple Leaves

Application DMA1/SC‐27: Nist 1575a Pine Needles

Application DMA1/SC‐28: DORM‐3 Fish Protein

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Application Note: DMA‐1/BE01 Field: Beverage Spirit (alcohol 40%)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Spirit can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh 500 mg of Add. A.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Add the sample.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Introduce the into sample lift.
4. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:01:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temp: 200°C
Instrumentation Purge: 60 sec

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies

Results
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz
avg: sd: rsd:
boats. 5.35‐5.07‐5.09
5.17 μg/kg 0.13 μg/kg 2.51 %
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask Conclusion
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Sample weight : Spirit sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 6 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
Up to 80 mg (max) each sample into the boat.

Additive:

Sample Additive A (supplied by Milestone)

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/BE02 Field: Beverage Wine

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Wine can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh 500 mg of Add. A.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Add the sample.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
4. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:01:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temp: 200°C
Instrumentation
Purge: 60 sec

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies

Results
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz
5.72‐ 5.58‐ 5.25 avg: sd: rsd:
boats. µg/kg 5.52 μg/kg 0.20 μg/kg 3.56 %
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask Conclusion
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Sample weight: Wine sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 6 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
Up to 80 mg (max) each sample into the boat.

Additive:

Sample Additive A (supplied by Milestone)

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/BE03 Field: Beverage Sugar

Summary
Procedure
Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in
Wine can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Add the sample.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
4. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:01:00 250°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temp: 250°C
Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Results

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Results μg/kg Statistical Data
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal Sample 1 avg: sd: rsd:
boats. 1.22‐1.32‐1.14 1.23 μg/kg 0.07 μg/kg 5.76 %
Sample 2 avg: sd: rsd:
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
1.50‐1.48‐1.28 1.42 μg/kg 0.04 μg/kg 6.87 %
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Conclusion
Sample weight:
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Up to 100 mg (max) Sugar sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 6 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
Additive: each sample into the boat.

No

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/BE04 Field: Beverage Juice

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Wine can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct 2. Add the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 3. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 4. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.

Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program

the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 250°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 250°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
Juice 1 avg: sd: rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz 1.26‐1.17‐1.15 1.29 μg/kg 0.05 μg/kg 4.08 %
boats. Juice 2 avg: sd: rsd:
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
1.25‐1.34‐1.19 1.26 μg/kg 0.06 μg/kg 4.65%
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask Juice 3 avg: sd: rsd:
1.24‐1.31‐1.30 1.28 μg/kg 0.03 μg/kg 2.32 %
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Juice 4 avg: sd: rsd:
Sample weight: 1.21‐1.38‐1.18 1.26 μg/kg 0.09 μg/kg 7.21 %
Juice 4 avg: sd: rsd:
Up to 200 ml 1.16‐1.26‐1.18 1.20μg/kg 0.04 μg/kg 3.77 %
Additive:
Conclusion
No
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Fruit Juice sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/CH01 Field: Chemical AgNO3

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
AgNO3 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 0.85
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 1.03
boats.
3 1.00
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 0.98
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 0.82
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 0.94 µg/kg SD: 0.08 µg/kg RSD: 8.73 %
Sample weight :

80‐ 100 mg
Conclusion
The sample has been mixed and then introduced The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
into the metal boat. AgNO3 sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 6 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/CH02 Field: Chemical NaOH and NaOCl

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
NaOH and NaOCL can be performed using DMA‐1 and weigh 300 mg of additive.
Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument 2. Add the sample.
requires no sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
4. Run the DMA‐1program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:01:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temp: 200°C
Instrumentation Purge: 60 sec

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies

Results
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Sample ID Hg Statistical data
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz
boats. NaOH 6.23 – 6.30 μg/kg rsd: 0.59 %

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or NaOCL 1.70 – 1.80 μg/kg rsd: 2.92 %
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Conclusion
Sample weight :
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Up to 50‐100 mg (max)
NaOH and NaOCl sample. Total analysis time per
Additive: sample was less than 7 minutes, including the time
employed to weigh each sample into the boat.
Silica gel

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/CH03 Field: Chemical FeCl3

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
FeCl3 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh 500 mg of additive.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Add the sample.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
4. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:01:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temp: 200°C
Instrumentation Purge: 60 sec

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies

Results
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal N° µg/kg
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz 1 91.54
boats. 2 97.58
3 91.44
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
4 95.75
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
5 91.54
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.

Sample weight : Avg: 93.57 µg/kg SD: 2.59 µg/kg RSD: 2.77 %
Up to 50‐100 mg (max)

Additive: Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Aluminum oxide, activity grade: Super I FeCl3 sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/CH04 Field: Chemical KBR 100g/L

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
KBr can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury and weigh 500 mg of additive.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Add the sample.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
4. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:01:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temp: 200°C
Instrumentation Purge: 60 sec

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies

Results
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal N° µg/kg
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz 1 0.40
boats. 2 0.45
3 0.40
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
4 0.42
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
5 0.44
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.

Sample weight : Avg: 0.42 µg/kg SD: 0.02 µg/kg RSD: 4.97 %
Up to 50‐100 mg (max)

Additive: Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Aluminum oxide, activity grade: Super I KBr sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/CH05 Field: Chemical KIO3

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
KIO3 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh 500 mg of additive.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Add the sample.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Introduce the boat into the sample lift.
4. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:01:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temp: 200°C
Instrumentation Purge: 60 sec

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies

Results
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal N° µg/kg
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz 1 10.05
boats. 2 10.08
3 10.21
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
4 11.17
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
5 10.37
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.

Sample weight : Avg: 10.38 µg/kg SD: 0.41 µg/kg RSD: 3.99 %
Up to 50‐100 mg (max)

Additive: Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Aluminum oxide, activity grade: Super I KIO3 sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/CH06 Field: Chemical CaSO4

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
CaSO4 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 11.8
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 10.4
boats.
3 11
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 10.2
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 10.7
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 11 µg/kg SD: 0.1 µg/kg RSD: 5.78 %
Sample weight :

50‐ 100 mg
Conclusion
The sample has been mixed and then introduced The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
into the metal boat. CaSO4 sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 6 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/CH07 Field: Chemical MgO

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
MgO can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 42.2
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 45.6
boats.
3 43.1
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 45.7
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 44.3
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 44.2 µg/kg SD: 1.5 µg/kg RSD: 3.47 %
Sample weight :

50‐ 100 mg
Conclusion
The sample has been mixed and then introduced
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
into the metal boat. MgO sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 6 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/CH08 Field: Chemical H2SO4 10%

Summary Procedure
Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
MgO can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh 500 mg of additive.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Add the sample.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into 4. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition,
N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic
1 00:01:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA
2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field
3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis.
Max start temp: 200°C
Instrumentation Purge: 60 sec

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies

Results
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz N° µg/kg
boats. 1 0.31
2 0.30
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 3 0.32
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. Avg: 0.31 µg/kg SD: 0.01 µg/kg RSD: 3.6 %
Sample weight :

Until 200 mg (max) Conclusion

Additive : The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed

H2SO4 sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
ZnO (Merk >99%) than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/CL01 Field: Clinical Whole Blood

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Whole Blood can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Sample ID Hg Statistical data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal Sample 1 8.19 ± 0.06 µg/kg rsd: 0.73 %
Sample 2 30.3 ± 0.03 µg/kg rsd: 0.99 %
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
Conclusion
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Sample weight : Whole Blood sample. Total analysis time per sample
was less than 7 minutes, including the time employed
100 mg
to weigh each sample into the boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/CL02 Field: Clinical Whole Blood 3

Summary DMA-1 program

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in N° step Time Temperature

Whole Blood can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct 1 00:01:00 200°C
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2 00:02:00 650°C
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3 00:01:00 650°C
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into Max start temp: 200°C
the instrument, analysis is completed in six Purge: 60 sec
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, Sample 1 (Whole blood): Direct Analysis with DMA‐1
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA Sample 2 (Whole blood): Direct analysis on diluted
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field sample after digestion in closed vessel with QS‐
analysis. 50(quartz insert) by Microwave system.

Instrumentation RESULTS
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Sample ID Hg

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Sample 1 65.49 ± 0.9 µg/kg
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
Sample 2 1.16 ± 0.17 µg/kg
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask Sample 2:
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Sample amount: 0.1782 g, 5 ml of HNO3( digestion
Sample weight : with 5 ml of HNO3)

100 mg The digested sample has been diluted up to 10 ml with

distilled water:
Procedure
Dilution Factor = 56 AVG. 1.16 μg/kg
1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
and weigh the sample. Whole Blood 3= 56 x 1.16 = 64.96 μg/kg
2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
Recovery with QS‐50 = 99.93%
3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Whole Blood sample. Total analysis time per sample
was less than 7 minutes, including the time employed
to weigh each sample into the boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/CL03 Field: Clinical Human Hair

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Human Hair can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° mg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 0.42
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 0.41
boats.
3 0.42
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 0.40
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 0.41
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 0.41 mg/kg SD: 0.006 mg/kg RSD: 1.59 %
Sample weight :
Conclusion
10‐50 mg
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Human Hair sample. Total analysis time per sample
was less than 7 minutes, including the time employed
to weigh each sample into the boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/CL04 Field: Clinical Beard

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Beard can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° mg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 0.52
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 0.55
boats.
3 0.50
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 0.49
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 0.49
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 0.51 mg/kg SD: 0.022 µg/kg RSD: 4.38 %
Sample weight :
Conclusion
5‐10 mg
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Beard sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/CL05 Field: Clinical Nails

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Nails can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results mg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
0.33 – 0.32 – avg: sd: rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
0.33 – 0.34 0.30 mg/kg 0.018 mg/kg 2.65 %
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Nails sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
Sample weight : than 6 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.
Up to 20 mg

The sample has been cut in small size and then

directly introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/CL06 Field: Clinical Urine

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Urine can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal

Sample ID Results ug/kg Statistical RSD
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz Sample #1 5.82 ± 0.06 1.11%
Sample #2 21.1 ± 0.4 1.71%
boats.
Sample #3 47 ± 2 5.65%
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Sample #4 98 ± 4 4.18%
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask Sample #5 180 ± 4 2.03%
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Conclusion
Sample weight :
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Up to 100 ul Urine sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 6 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
. each sample into the boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/CO01 Field: Cosmetic Lipstick

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Lipstick can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
Max start temp: 200°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field
Purge: 60 sec
analysis.
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies N° µg/kg
1 1.45
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
2 1.74
with DMA‐80 software or DMA‐80 PC software,
3 1.59
quartz boats. 4 1.32
5 1.07
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. Avg: 1.44 µg/kg SD: 0.23 µg/kg RSD: 16.02 %

Sample weight :
Conclusion
Up to 20 mg (max)
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
The sample has been mixed and then directly Lipstick sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
introduced into the metal boat. than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/CO02 Field: Cosmetic Face Powder

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Face Powder can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
Max start temp: 200°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field
Purge: 60 sec
analysis.
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies N° µg/kg
1 64.74
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
2 60.47
with DMA‐80 software or DMA‐80 PC software,
3 63.79
quartz boats. 4 57.48
5 60.88
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. Avg: 61.48 µg/kg SD: 2.58 µg/kg RSD: 4.20 %

Sample weight :
Conclusion
Up to 20 mg (max)
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
The sample has been mixed and then directly Face Powder sample. Total analysis time per sample
introduced into the metal boat. was less than 6 minutes, including the time employed
to weigh each sample into the boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/CO03 Field: Cosmetic Shampoo

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Shampoo can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
Max start temp: 200°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field
Purge: 60 sec
analysis.
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies N° µg/kg
1 0.57
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
2 0.69
with DMA‐80 software or DMA‐80 PC software, 3 0.60
quartz boats. 4 0.50
5 0.54
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. Avg: 0.58 µg/kg SD: 0.06 µg/kg RSD: 10.89 %

Sample weight :
Conclusion
Up to 50 mg (max)
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
The sample in liquid form has been directly Shampoo sample. Total analysis time per sample was
introduced into the metal boat and then less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.
analyzed.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/CO04 Field: Cosmetic Eye‐Shadow

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Eye‐Shadow can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
Max start temp: 200°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field
Purge: 60 sec
analysis.
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies N° µg/kg
1 0.79
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
2 0.69
with DMA‐80 software or DMA‐80 PC software, 3 0.80
quartz boats. 4 0.75
5 0.73
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. Avg: 0.75 µg/kg SD: 0.04 µg/kg RSD: 5.50 %

Sample weight :
Conclusion
Up to 50 mg (max)
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
The sample in liquid form has been directly Eye‐Shadow sample. Total analysis time per sample
introduced into the metal boat and then was less than 6 minutes, including the time employed
to weigh each sample into the boat.
analyzed.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/ER01 Field: Cosmetic Coal

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Coal can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury and weigh the sample.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° mg/kg N° mg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 0.15 ± 0.02 5 0.10 ± 0.02
with DMA‐80 software or DMA‐80 PC software,
2 0.148 ± 0.02 6 0.10 ± 0.02
metal boats.
3 0.039 ± 0.02 7 0.09 ± 0.02
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 0.049 ± 0.02 8 0.037 ± 0.02
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. Conclusion

Sample weight : The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed

Coal sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
Up to 100 mg (max) than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.
The sample has been cut in small size and then
directly introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/EN01 Field: Environmental Feathers

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Feathers can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:00:10 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Analysis result Expected Statistical data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
mg/kg mg/Kg (RSD)
with DMA‐80 software or DMA‐80 PC software,
22 ±1 27 5.17 %
metal boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Feathers sample. Total analysis time per sample was
Sample weight : less than 7 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.
Up to 10 mg (max)

The feathers were introduced directly into the metal

boat. Nickel rod or chips may be used to keep the
feathers in the boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/EN02 Field: Environmental Paint Chips

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Paint Chips can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
DMA‐80 EPA EPA Method
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Sample ID
Method 7473 7471
with DMA‐80 software or DMA‐80 PC software, 98‐3898 4.5 ± 1ppm 0.19
metal boats. 98‐3902 0.41 ± 0.06 ppm 0.17
98‐3912 0.19 ± 0.03 ppm <0.08
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
98‐3924 10 ± 3 ppm 7.00
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
98‐3954 0.21 ± 0.05 ppm <0.085
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
98‐3956 0.23 ± 0.04 ppm <0.086
Sample weight :
Conclusion
Up to 100 mg (max)
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
The sample has been chipped to approx. 0.5 cm and the Paint Chips samples using oxygen as the carrier
due to the organic content of the sample, the largest gas. Since this method does not require sample
sample size should be analyzed by this instrument is preparation, the total analysis time per sample was
100 mg less than 10 minutes, including the time taken to weigh
each sample into the boat. The scatter in the reported
data is due to inhomogeneity of the original site
samples. Even gross visual examination revealed that
each site sample represented a distribution of material
thickness and number of layers of paint and, therefore,
the potential mercury content.

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 The results obtained with the DMA‐1 are
consistently higher than that obtained following
EPA Method 7471. This significant disparity can be
partially attributed to inhomogeneity of the original
site samples, partially to incomplete digestion of
the samples, or to loss of mercury through
volatilization during sample preparation. It should
be pointed out that periodically running selected
standards, in sequence with the unknown samples,
satisfied QC/QA and showed high stability of the
DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/EN03 Field: Environmental Sludge Scrubber

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Scrubber Sludge can be performed using DMA‐1 and weigh the sample.
Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
requires no sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:00:10 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Sample ID Statistical Data
mg/kg
with DMA‐80 software or DMA‐80 PC software,
0.194
metal boats. Scrubber Sludge avg: 0.193±0.001 rsd:
0.194
dried at 200 °Cs mg/kg 0.49 %
0.192
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
Flue Gas 0.025
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask avg: 0.025±0.002 rsd:
Desulfurization 0.027
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. mg/kg 6.73 %
Scrubber Sludge 0.023

Sample weight :
Conclusion
Up to 250 mg (max)
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Scrubber Sludge dried at 200 °C and Flue Gas Scrubber Sludge sample. Total analysis time per
Desulphurisation Scrubber Sludge samples were sample was less than 6 minutes, including the time
used for this application. The sample has been employed to weigh each sample into the boat.
directly introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/EN04 Field: Environmental Waste Waters

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Wastewater can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Statistical Data
μg/kg
with DMA‐80 software or DMA‐80 PC software,
5.82
quartz boats. avg: sd: rsd:
5.23
5,65 μg/kg 0.03μg/kg 5.33 %
5.91
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Sample weight :
Wastewater sample. Total analysis time per sample
Up to 250 mg (max) was less than 7 minutes, including the time employed
to weigh each sample into the boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/EN05 Field: Environmental Waste water with CaCl2

Summary 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it

and weigh the sample.
Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in
2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
Wastewater with CaCl2 can be performed using 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
DMA‐1 Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an
instrument requires no sample wet chemistry or DMA-1 program
pre‐treatment.
N° step Time Temperature
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
1 00:01:00 200°C
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
2 00:02:00 650°C
3 00:01:00 650°C
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition,
Max start temp: 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic
Purge: 60 sec
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field
analysis. Results

Instrumentation Results
Statistical Data
μg/kg
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
9.96
avg: sd: rsd:
9.97
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal 9.78 μg/kg 0.20 μg/kg 1.57 %
9.58
with DMA‐80 software or DMA‐80 PC software,
quartz boats.
Conclusion
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
Wastewater with CaCl2 sample. Total analysis time per
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
sample was less than 7 minutes, including the time
Sample weight : employed to weigh each sample into the boat.

Up to 200 mg (max)

Procedure
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 Application Note: DMA‐1/EN06 Field: Environmental Wood

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Wood can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Statistical Data
μg/kg
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
7.72
boats.
7.73
avg: sd: rsd:
8.03
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 7.79 μg/kg 0.13 μg/kg 1.71 %
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 7.65
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
7.84

Sample weight : Conclusion

Up to 100 mg (max) The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Wood sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
The sample in powder from has been mixed and than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
then directly introduced into the metal boat. each sample into the boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/EN07 Field: Environmental Ash residue

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Soil can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury and weigh the sample.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:00:10 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results mg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
56.86 avg: sd: rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
54.08 55.27 mg/kg 1.39 mg/kg 2.50 %
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Ash residue sample. Total analysis time per sample was
Sample weight : less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.
Up to 8 mg (max)

The sample in powder from has been mixed and

then directly introduced into the metal boat. Due to
high mercury content, the amount of sample does
not exceed 10 mg (max).

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/EN08 Field: Environmental Moss

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Moss can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
24.29 ‐ 23.49
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal 23.77 ‐ 23.60
boats. avg: sd: rsd:
24.11 ‐ 23.13
23.84 μg/kg 0.36 μg/kg 1.51 %
23.60 ‐ 24.29
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 23.92 ‐ 24.11
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Conclusion
Sample weight : The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Moss sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
Up to 50 mg (max)
than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
The sample in powder from has been mixed and each sample into the boat.
then directly introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/EN09 Field: Environmental Soil

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Soil can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury and weigh the sample.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:00:10 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results mg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
38.21
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal avg: sd: rsd:
40.90
boats. 23.84 mg/kg 0.36 mg/kg 1.51 %
39.38

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask Conclusion
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Soil sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
Sample weight :
than 6 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
Up to 10 mg (max) each sample into the boat.

The sample in powder from has been mixed and

then directly introduced into the metal boat. Due to
high mercury content, the amount of sample does
not exceed 12 mg (max).

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/EN10 Field: Environmental Seaweed powder

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Seaweed powder can be performed using DMA‐1 and weigh the sample.
Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
requires no sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
10.30 ‐ 10.29
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, avg: sd: rsd:
10.68 ‐ 9.47
metal boats. 10.39 μg/kg 0.57 μg/kg 5.48 %
11.21

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask Conclusion
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Seawater Powder sample. Total analysis time per
Sample weight :
sample was less than 7 minutes, including the time
Up to 50 mg (max) employed to weigh each sample into the boat.

The sample in powder from has been mixed and

then directly introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/EN11 Field: Environmental Slag

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Slag can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury and weigh the sample.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 700°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 700°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
2.27 – 2.46 – 2.50 avg: sd: rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
– 2.33 – 2.11 2.33 μg/kg 0.14 μg/kg 5.98 %
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Slag sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
Sample weight : than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.
Up to 100 mg (max)

The sample in powder from has been mixed and

then directly introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/EN12 Field: Environmental Saline Water

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Saline Water can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh 200 mg of Additive.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Add the sample.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
4. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the DMA-1 program
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition,
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic N° step Time Temperature
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 1 00:01:00 200°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 2 00:03:30 650°C
analysis. 3 00:03:00 650°C
Max start temperature: 200°C
Instrumentation Purge: 60 sec
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, Results μg/kg Statistical Data
quartz boats. avg: sd: rsd:
1.10 – 0.96 – 1.03
1.03 μg/kg 0.06 μg/kg 5.56 %
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Sample weight : Saline Water sample. Total analysis time per sample
Up to 200 mg (max) was less than 10 minutes, including the time
employed to weigh each sample into the boat.
Additive:

Silica gel or quartz powder.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/EN13 Field: Environmental Sludge

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Sludge can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 700°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 700°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
25.34 – 26.46 –
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, avg: sd: rsd:
25.18 – 27.11–
metal boats. 25.94 μg/kg 0.82 μg/kg 3.16 %
25.59

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask Conclusion
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Sludge sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
Sample weight :
than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
Up to 100 mg (max) each sample into the boat.

The sample in powder from has been mixed and

then directly introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/EN14 Field: Environmental Sediment

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Sediment can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 250°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 250°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
11.3 – 11.7 – 11.1 avg: sd: rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
– 12.2– 12.0 11.65 μg/kg 0.46 μg/kg 3.97 %
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Sediment sample. Total analysis time per sample was
Sample weight : less than 7 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.
Up to 100 mg

The sample in powder from has been mixed and

then directly introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO01 Field: Food Fresh milk

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Fresh milk can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 0.0
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software,
2 0.0
quartz boats.
3 0.0
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 0.0
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 0.0
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Expected Hg content: 0.0 μg/kg
Sample weight :
Conclusion
Up to 100 mg (max)
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
The sample has been cut in small size and then Fresh milk sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
directly introduced into the metal boat.
weigh each sample into the boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO02 Field: Food Fresh yogurt

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Fresh Yogurt can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
0.18 – 0.18 – 0.11 avg: sd: rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
0.12 – 0.14 0.15 μg/kg 0.03 μg/kg 20.36 %
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Fresh Yogurt sample. Total analysis time per sample
Sample weight : was less than 7 minutes, including the time employed
to weigh each sample into the boat.
Up to 300 mg (max)

The sample has been cut in small size and then

directly introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO03 Field: Food Cocoa

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Cocoa can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
0.22 – 0.39 – 0.25 avg: sd: rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
– 0.37 – 0.36 0.32 μg/kg 0.07 μg/kg 21.70 %
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Cocoa sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
Sample weight : than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.
Up to 60 mg (max)

The sample has been cut in small size and then

directly introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO04 Field: Food Coffee

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Coffee can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1.18 – 1.49 – 1.46 avg: sd: rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
– 1.21 – 1.31 1.33 μg/kg 0.12 μg/kg 9.29 %
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Coffee sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
Sample weight : than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.
Up to 60 mg (max)

The sample has been cut in small size and then

directly introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO05 Field: Food Cornflakes

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Cornflakes can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
0.81 – 0.74 – 0.52 avg: sd: rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
– 0.63 – 0.67 0.68 μg/kg 0.10 μg/kg 14.54 %
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Cornflakes sample. Total analysis time per sample was
Sample weight : less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.
Up to 100 mg (max)

The sample has been cut in small size and then

directly introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO06 Field: Food Dried tea leaves

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Dried tea leaves can be performed using DMA‐1 and weigh the sample.
Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
requires no sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1.28 – 1.42 – 1.49 avg: sd: rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
– 1.34 – 1.24 1.36 μg/kg 0.09 μg/kg 6.68 %
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Dried Tea Leaves sample. Total analysis time per
Sample weight : sample was less than 6 minutes, including the time
employed to weigh each sample into the boat.
Up to 100 mg (max)

The sample has been cut in small size and then

directly introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO07 Field: Food Honey

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Honey can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
0.40 – 0.26 – 0.30 avg: sd: rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
0.34 – 0.31 0.29 μg/kg 0.09 μg/kg 32.36 %
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Honey sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
Sample weight : than 6 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.
Up to 100 mg (max)

The sample has been cut in small size and then

directly introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO08 Field: Food Fresh Banana

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Fresh Banana can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
0.13 – 0.15 – 0.09 avg: sd: rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
– 0.16 – 0.17 0.11 μg/kg 0.03 μg/kg 21.53 %
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Fresh Banana sample. Total analysis time per sample
Sample weight : was less than 6 minutes, including the time employed
to weigh each sample into the boat.
Up to 250 mg (max)

The sample has been cut in small size and then

directly introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO09 Field: Food Lemon Peels

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Lemon Peels can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
0.80 – 0.99 – 0.68 avg: sd: rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
0.71– 0.90 0.82 μg/kg 0.12 μg/kg 14.08 %
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Lemon Peels sample. Total analysis time per sample
Sample weight : was less than 6 minutes, including the time employed
to weigh each sample into the boat.
Up to 100 mg (max)

The sample has been cut in small size and then

directly introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO10 Field: Food Dried Apple

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Dried Apple can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 e 1640‐12 terminal with
2.83 – 2.70 – 2.34 avg: sd: rsd:
DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
– 2.54 – 3.49 2.78 μg/kg 0.39 μg/kg 14.09 %
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Dried Apple sample. Total analysis time per sample
Sample weight : was less than 6 minutes, including the time employed
to weigh each sample into the boat.
Up to 50 mg (max)

The sample has been cut in small size and then

directly introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO11 Field: Food Fresh Grapefruit Peels

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Fresh Grapefruit Peels can be performed using and weigh the sample.
DMA‐1 Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
instrument requires no sample wet chemistry or 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
pre‐treatment.
DMA-1 program
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six N° step Time Temperature
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the 1 00:01:00 200°C
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 2 00:02:00 650°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 3 00:01:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA Max start temp: 200°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Purge: 60 sec
analysis.
Instrumentation Results

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Results μg/kg Statistical Data
5.14 – 4.87 – 5.23 avg: sd: rsd:
Milestone DMA‐80, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
5.05 5.07 μg/kg 0.13 μg/kg 2.60 %
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
boats.
Conclusion
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
Fresh Grapefruit Peels sample. Total analysis time per
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
sample was less than 6 minutes, including the time
Sample weight : employed to weigh each sample into the boat.

Up to 85 mg (max)

The sample has been cut in small size and then

directly introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO12 Field: Food Fresh pear

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Fresh Pear can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1.85 – 1.52 – 1.91 avg: sd: rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
1.57 – 1.56 1.68 μg/kg 0.16 μg/kg 9.66 %
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Fresh Pear sample. Total analysis time per sample was
Sample weight : less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.
Up to 350 mg (max)

The sample has been cut in small size and then

directly introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO13 Field: Food Rice flour

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Rice Flour can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
3.74 ‐ 3.67 ‐ 3.82
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal 4.60 ‐ 4.17 ‐ 4.31 avg: sd: rsd:
boats. 3.81 ‐ 4.21 ‐ 3.96 4.06 μg/kg 0.20 μg/kg 7.18 %
4.34
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
Conclusion
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Sample weight : Rice Flour sample. Total analysis time per sample was
Up to 110 mg (max) less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.
The sample has been cut in small size and then
directly introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO14 Field: Food Pasta

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Pasta can be performed using Direct Mercury and weigh the sample.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1.67 – 1.69 – 1.63 avg: sd: rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
1.65 – 1.69 1.76 μg/kg 0.92 μg/kg 1.33 %
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Pasta sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
Sample weight : than 6 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.
Up to 120 mg (max)

The sample has been cut in small size and then

directly introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO15 Field: Food Fresh tomato pulp

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Fresh Tomato Pulp can be performed using DMA‐1 and weigh the sample.
Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
requires no sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
0.10 – 0.13 – 0.14 avg: sd: rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
0.20 – 0.12 0.14 μg/kg 0.03 μg/kg 23.52 %
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Fresh Tomato Pulp sample. Total analysis time per
Sample weight : sample was less than 6 minutes, including the time
employed to weigh each sample into the boat.
Up to 200 mg (max)

The sample has been cut in small size and then

directly introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO16 Field: Food Alligator fat

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Alligator Fat can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 160°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results mg/kg Expected Hg Statistical data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, 0.324 ± 0.1 0.275 mg /kg
4.5 %
quartz boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. Alligator Fat sample. Total analysis time per sample
Sample weight : was less than 6 minutes, including the time employed
to weigh each sample into the boat.
Up to 200 mg (max)

Pieces of fat were placed directly into sample boat,

then 100 μL of 2% nitric acid were added to the
sample.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO17 Field: Food Canned tuna fish in oil

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Canned Tuna Fish in Oil can be performed using and weigh the sample.
DMA‐1 Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
instrument requires no sample wet chemistry or 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
pre‐treatment.
DMA-1 program
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six N° step Time Temperature
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the 1 00:01:00 160°C
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 2 00:02:00 650°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 3 00:01:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA Max start temp: 200°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Purge: 60 sec
analysis.
Instrumentation Results

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Results mg/kg Statistical data
0.57 ± 0.2 rsd: 4.5 %
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
with DMA‐80 software or DMA‐1 PC software,
quartz boats. Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
Canned Tuna Fish in Oil sample. Total analysis time per
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
sample was less than 6 minutes, including the time
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
employed to weigh each sample into the boat.
Sample weight :

Up to 100 mg (max)

The sample has been cut in small size and then

directly introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO18 Field: Food Fish tissue

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Fish Tissue can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-80 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 160°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results mg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
0.149 ± 0.006
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz
boats. 0.130 ± 0.006

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 0.292 ± 0.02

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. 0.181 ± 0.052

Sample weight : 0.24 ± 0.002

Up to 270 mg (max) 4.59 ± 0.27

The sample has been cut in small size and then

directly introduced into the metal boat. Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Fish Tissue sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 10 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO19 Field: Food Fresh Salmon

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Fresh Salmon can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
0.129–0.136
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz avg: sd: rsd:
0.115–0.127
boats. 0.129 μg/kg 6.66 μg/kg 5.14 %
0.139

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask Conclusion
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Fresh Salmon sample. Total analysis time per sample
Sample weight :
was less than 6 minutes, including the time employed
Up to 190 mg (max) to weigh each sample into the boat.

The sample has been cut in small size and then

directly introduced into the metal boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/FO20 Field: Food Oyster and Mussel Tissue

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Oyster and Mussel Tissues can be performed using and weigh the sample.
DMA‐1 Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
instrument requires no sample wet chemistry or 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
pre‐treatment.
DMA-1 program
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six N° step Time Temperature
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the 1 00:01:00 200°C
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 2 00:02:00 650°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 3 00:01:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA Max start temp: 200°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Purge: 60 sec
analysis.
Instrumentation Results

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Sample ID Hg Actual Hg

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Oyster 0.064 ± 0.001 0.064 ± 0.007
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz
Tissue mg/kg mg/kg
boats.
Mussel 0.181 ± 0.009 0.188 ± 0.007
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
Tissue mg/kg mg/kg
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.

Sample weight : Conclusion

Up to 250 mg (max) The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed

Oyster and Mussel Tissues sample. Total analysis time
Freeze dried Oyster and Mussel Tissue certified per sample was less than 7 minutes, including the time
material were used for this application. Samples employed to weigh each sample into the boat.
were introduced directly into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO21 Field: Food Bovine muscle and liver

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Bovine Muscle and Liver can be performed using and weigh the sample.
DMA‐1 Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
instrument requires no sample wet chemistry or 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
pre‐treatment.
DMA-1 program
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six N° step Time Temperature
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the 1 00:01:00 200°C
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 2 00:02:00 650°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 3 00:01:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA Max start temp: 200°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Purge: 60 sec
analysis.
Instrumentation Results

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Sample ID Measured Hg Actual Hg

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Bovine Muscle 2.8 ± 0.8 μg/kg 2.6 ± 0.6 μg/kg
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz
boats. Bovine Liver 44 ± 1 μg/kg 44 ± 3 μg/kg
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Conclusion
Sample weight :
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Up to 250 mg (max) Bovine Muscle and Liver. Total analysis time per
sample was less than 7 minutes, including the time
Freeze Dried Bovine Muscle and Bovine Liver employed to weigh each sample into the boat.
certified materials were used for this application.
Samples were introduced directly into the metal
boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO22 Field: Food Fresh meat

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Fresh Meat and liver can be performed using DMA‐ and weigh the sample.
1 Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
requires no sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:02:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
2.40 – 2.82 – 2.48 avg: sd: rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz
1.43 – 1.59 2.14 μg/kg 0.54 μg/kg 25.05 %
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Fresh Meat and liver. Total analysis time per sample
Sample weight : was less than 7 minutes, including the time employed
to weigh each sample into the boat.
Up to 180 mg (max)

50 grams of filet has been used for this evaluation.

The sample has been cut and then directly
introduced into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO23 Field: Food Fresh eggs

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Fresh Eggs can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Expected μg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 e 1640‐12 terminal with
0.0 – 0.0 – 0.0
DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz 0.0
0.0 – 0.0
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. Fresh Eggs sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time taken to weigh
Sample weight :
each sample into the boat.
Up to 50 mg (max)

The sample has been directly introduced into the

metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO24 Field: Food Fresh cheese

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Fresh Cheese can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
4.23 – 4.58 – 4.44 avg: sd: rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz
3.54 – 4.28 4.22 μg/kg 0.36 μg/kg 8.57 %
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Fresh Cheese sample. Total analysis time per sample
Sample weight : was less than 6 minutes, including the time taken to
weigh each sample into the boat.
Up to 100 mg (max)

The sample has been directly introduced into the

metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO25 Field: Food Black pepper

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Black Pepper can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
10.44 – 9.98
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz avg: sd: rsd:
9.80 – 10.07
boats. 9.71 μg/kg 0.32 μg/kg 3.30 %
9.46

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask Conclusion
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Black Pepper sample. Total analysis time per sample
Sample weight :
was less than 6 minutes, including the time taken to
Up to 110 mg (max) weigh each sample into the boat.

The sample has been directly introduced into the

metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO26 Field: Food Fresh garlic

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Fresh garlic can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
0.93 – 1.00 – 1.13 avg: sd: rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz
0.75 – 1.07 0.98 μg/kg 0.13 μg/kg 13.46 %
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Garlic sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
Sample weight : than 6 minutes, including the time taken to weigh each
sample into the boat.
Up to 120 mg (max)

The sample has been directly introduced into the

metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO27 Field: Food Fresh onion

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Fresh onion can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
0.22 – 0.13 – 0.26 avg: sd: rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz
0.19 – 0.14 0.19 μg/kg 0.05 μg/kg 26.57 %
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Fresh Onion sample. Total analysis time per sample
Sample weight : was less than 6 minutes, including the time taken to
weigh each sample into the boat.
Up to 200 mg (max)

The sample has been directly introduced into the

metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO28 Field: Food Fresh zucchini

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Fresh zucchini can be performed using DMA‐1 and weigh the sample.
Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
requires no sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
0.73 – 0.58 – 0.55 avg: sd: rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz
0.71 – 0.66 0.65 μg/kg 0.07 μg/kg 10.82 %
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Fresh Zucchini sample. Total analysis time per sample
Sample weight : was less than 6 minutes, including the time taken to
weigh each sample into the boat.
Up to 180 mg (max)

The sample has been directly introduced into the

metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO29 Field: Food Fresh fennel

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Fresh fennel can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
0.68 – 0.58 – 0.63 avg: sd: rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software,
0.69 – 0.78 0.67 μg/kg 0.07 μg/kg 9.75 %
quartz boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Fresh Fennel sample. Total analysis time per sample
Sample weight : was less than 6minutes, including the time taken to
weigh each sample into the boat.
Up to 170 mg (max)

The sample has been directly introduced into the

metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/FO30 Field: Food Animal Feed

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Animal Feed can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
7.65 – 7.19 – 6.50 avg: sd: rsd:
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz
7.07 – 7.17 7.12 μg/kg 0.37 μg/kg 5.14 %
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Conclusion

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Animal Feed sample. Total analysis time per sample
Sample weight : was less than 6minutes, including the time taken to
weigh each sample into the boat.
Up to 100 mg (max)

The sample has been directly introduced into the

metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/GE01 Field: Geochemistry Copper ore

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Copper ore can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:03:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temperature: 300°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec

Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
Sample ID Hg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal Copper ore 1110 ± 0.05 mg/kg
boats.
Copper ore diluted* 5.94 ± 0.06 mg/kg
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric
*Data of Copper ore diluted:
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Dilution ( 0.05 gram of sample + 10,2680 grams of silica
Sample weight : gel 70‐230mesh).
Direct analysis after dilution by silica gel
Copper ore: Up to 0.6 mg (max) Copper ore= Avg of Copper ore x DF
Avg of Copper ore after dilution=5.94
Copper ore diluted*: Up to 60 mg (max)
DF= 10,2680/0.0555=185,00
Due to big amount of Hg content in Copper ore has Copper ore= 5.94 X 185=1098 mg/Kg
been preferred a dilution* of sample by silica gel Recovery : 98.9%
before analysis. After dilution the sample has been
directly introduced into the metal boat. Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Copper ore diluted sample. Total analysis time per
sample was less than 7 minutes, including the time
taken to weigh each sample into the boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/GE02 Field: Geochemistry Manganese

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Manganese can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:00:10 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 750°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 750°C
analysis. Max start temperature: 200°C
Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Results

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Hg Statistical data

with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
boats. 2.5± 0.2 mg/kg Rsd: 9.14%

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric Conclusion
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Manganese oxides sample. Total analysis time per
Sample weight :
sample was less than 7 minutes, including the time
Up to 100 mg (max) taken to weigh each sample into the boat.

The sample has been mixed and then introduced Manganese is not found as the free metal in nature,
into the metal boat. however manganese minerals consisting of oxides,
silicates, and carbonates are the common. Most
Manganese is obtained from ores in Australia, Brazil,
Gabon, India, Russia, and South Africa. Manganese
nodules on ocean floors holds contain about 24%
manganese.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/GE03 Field: Geochemistry Clay

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Clay can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury and weigh the sample.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:00:10 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 700°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 700°C
analysis. Max start temperature: 200°C
Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Results

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Results μg/kg Statistical Data
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal 6.05 – 6.67 – 6.46 avg: sd: rsd:
boats. 6.34 – 6.58 6.42 μg/kg 0.22 μg/kg 3.36 %

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or

Conclusion
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Clay sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
Sample weight : than 7 minutes, including the time taken to weigh each
sample into the boat.
Up to 100 mg (max)

The sample has been mixed and then introduced

into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/GE04 Field: Geochemistry Sulphur

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Sulphur can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Add 100 mg of Additive.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
4. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:00:10 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 700°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 700°C
analysis. Max start temperature: 200°C
Instrumentation Purge: 60 sec

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies

Results
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
Results μg/kg Statistical Data
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software,
16.60–17.56
quartz boats. avg: sd: rsd:
17.55–16.47
17.18 μg/kg 0.52 μg/kg 3.05 %
17.68
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. Conclusion

Sample weight : The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed

Sulphur sample. Total analysis time per sample was
Up to 20 mg (max) less than 7 minutes, including the time taken to weigh
each sample into the boat.
Additive:

The sample Sulphur 100% has been mixed and

introduced into the metal boat and then added 100
mg of a mixture (1:1) of ZnO2 and Fe2O3 (analytical
grade). The Zn/Fe oxides are used to convert the S
in the stable form of Sulfate.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/GE05 Field: Geochemistry Cement raw

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Cement Raw can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:00:10 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 700°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 700°C
analysis. Max start temperature: 200°C
Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Results

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Hg Statistical data

with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
boats. 4.30 ± 0.4 µg/kg Rsd: 1.2 %

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric Conclusion
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Cement Raw sample. Total analysis time per sample
Sample weight :
was less than 6 minutes, including the time taken to
Up to 100 mg (max) weigh each sample into the boat.

The sample has been mixed and then introduced

into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/GE06 Field: Geochemistry BE‐N (Basalt)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
BE‐N can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:00:10 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temperature: 200°C
Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Results

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Results μg/kg Statistical Data
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal 14.15‐13.94
avg: sd: rsd:
boats. 13.76 ‐14.16
13.94 μg/kg 0.16 μg/kg 1.17 %
13.76
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric Conclusion
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Sample weight : BE‐N sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 6 minutes, including the time taken to weigh each
Up to 100 mg (max) sample into the boat.

The sample has been mixed and then introduced

into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/GE07 Field: Geochemistry DRN (Diorite)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
DRN can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury and weigh the sample.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:01:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temperature: 200°C
Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Results

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Results μg/kg Statistical Data
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal 99.07 ‐ 93.28
avg: sd: rsd:
boats. 92.95 ‐ 96.37
94.26 μg/kg 3.22 μg/kg 3.42 %
89.61
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric Conclusion
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Sample weight : DRN sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 6 minutes, including the time taken to weigh each
Up to 100 mg (max) sample into the boat.

The sample has been mixed and then introduced

into the metal boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/GE08 Field: Geochemistry FK‐N (Potash Feldspar)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
FK‐N can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:01:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temperature: 200°C
Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Results

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Results μg/kg Statistical Data
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal 21.69 ‐ 22.07
avg: sd: rsd:
boats. 22.16 ‐ 21.74
21. 98 μg/kg 0.20 μg/kg 0.89 %
22.20 ‐ 21.99
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric Conclusion
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Sample weight : FK‐N sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 6 minutes, including the time taken to weigh each
Up to 100 mg (max) sample into the boat.

The sample has been mixed and then introduced

into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/GE09 Field: Geochemistry GH (Granite Algeria)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
GH can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury and weigh the sample.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:01:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temperature: 200°C
Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Results

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Results μg/kg

with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal 183.42
boats. 187.80
179.20
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 182.23
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric 179.56
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Conclusion
Sample weight :
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Up to 100 mg (max) GH sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 6 minutes, including the time taken to weigh each
The sample has been mixed and then introduced sample into the boat.
into the metal boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/GE10 Field: Geochemistry GSD‐1 (Stream Sediment)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
GSD‐1 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:01:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temperature: 200°C
Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Results

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Results μg/kg Statistical Data
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal 12.60‐13.31
avg: sd: rsd:
boats. 13.11‐12.09
12.55 μg/kg 0.62 μg/kg 4.93 %
11.65
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric Conclusion
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Sample weight : GSD‐1 sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 6 minutes, including the time taken to weigh each
Up to 100 mg (max) sample into the boat.

The sample has been mixed and then introduced

into the metal boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/GE11 Field: Geochemistry GSN

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
GSN can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury and weigh the sample.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Introduce the boat into sample tray.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:01:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temperature: 200°C
Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Results

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Results μg/kg Statistical Data
with DMA‐80 software or DMA‐80 PC software, 47.97‐ 51.12
avg: sd: rsd:
metal boats. 46.46 ‐48.83
49.00 μg/kg 1.72 μg/kg 3.50 %
50.62
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric Conclusion
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Sample weight : GSN sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 6 minutes, including the time taken to weigh each
Up to 100 mg (max) sample into the boat.

The sample has been mixed and then introduced

into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/GE12 Field: Geochemistry GSR‐3 (Basalt)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
GSR‐3 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:01:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temperature: 200°C
Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Results

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Results μg/kg Statistical Data
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal 30.50‐32.00
avg: sd: rsd:
boats. 32.05‐29.44
31.27 μg/kg 1.12 μg/kg 3.59 %
32.41
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric Conclusion
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Sample weight : GSR‐3 sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 6 minutes, including the time taken to weigh each
Up to 100 mg (max) sample into the boat.

The sample has been mixed and then introduced

into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/GE13 Field: Geochemistry GXR‐1 (Jasperoid)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
GXR‐1 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:01:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temperature: 200°C
Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Results

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Results μg/kg Statistical Data
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal 3951.61 ‐ 3874.14 avg: sd:
rsd:
boats. 3765.27 ‐ 3883.56 3837.76 85.91
2.24 %
3714.22 μg/kg μg/kg
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric Conclusion
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Sample weight : GXR‐1 sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 6 minutes, including the time taken to weigh each
Up to 100 mg (max) sample into the boat.
The sample has been mixed and then introduced
into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/GE14 Field: Geochemistry GXR‐2 (Soil)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
GXR‐2 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:01:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temperature: 200°C
Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Results

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Results μg/kg Statistical Data
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal 3061.80‐3150.73 avg: sd:
rsd:
boats. 3033.03‐2997.39 3063.15 50.98
1.66 %
3072.79 μg/kg μg/kg
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric Conclusion
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Sample weight : GXR‐2 sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 6 minutes, including the time taken to weigh each
Up to 100 mg (max) sample into the boat.
The sample has been mixed and then introduced
into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/GE15 Field: Geochemistry GXR‐3

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
GXR‐3 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:01:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temperature: 200°C
Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Results

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Results μg/kg Statistical Data
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal 370.30‐320.83 avg: sd:
rsd:
boats. 345.00‐ 334‐73 342.68 16.18
4.72 %
342.59 μg/kg μg/kg
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric Conclusion
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Sample weight : GXR‐3 sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 6 minutes, including the time taken to weigh each
Up to 100 mg (max) sample into the boat.
The sample has been mixed and then introduced
into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/GE16 Field: Geochemistry GXR‐4

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
GXR‐4 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:01:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temperature: 200°C
Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Results

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Results μg/kg Statistical Data
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal 108.44‐111.93 avg:
sd: rsd:
boats. 107.18‐104.42 107.76
2.46 μg/kg 2.28 %
106.81 μg/kg
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric Conclusion
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Sample weight : GXR‐4 sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 6 minutes, including the time taken to weigh each
Up to 100 mg (max) sample into the boat.
The sample has been mixed and then introduced
into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/GE17 Field: Geochemistry GXR‐5 (Soil)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
GXR‐5 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-80 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:01:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temperature: 200°C
Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Results

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Results μg/kg Statistical Data
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal 184.83‐175.11 avg:
sd: rsd:
boats. 176.55‐181.15 178.89
3.60 μg/kg 2.01%
176.78 μg/kg
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric Conclusion
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Sample weight : GXR‐5 sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 6 minutes, including the time taken to weigh each
Up to 100 mg (max) sample into the boat.
The sample has been mixed and then introduced
into the metal boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/IN01 Field: Industrial Leather

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Leather can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-80 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec

Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal 1 0.93
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, 2 0.74
quartz boats. 3 0.81
4 0.74
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 5 0.88
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. Avg: 0.82 µg/kg SD: 0.08 µg/kg RSD: 9.23 %
Sample weight :

Up to 100 mg (max) Conclusion

The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
The sample has been cut in small size and then Leather sample. Total analysis time per sample was
directly introduced into the metal boat. less than 7 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/PE01 Field: Petrochemical Crude oil

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Crude oil can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh 300 mg of Add. A.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Add the sample.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Add 200 mg of Add. A covering all the
sample and then press it by spatula to obtain a
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
sandwich.
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
4. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the 5. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition,
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic DMA-1 program
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field N° step Time Temperature
analysis. 1 00:01:00 200°C
Instrumentation
2 00:02:00 650°C
3 00:01:00 650°C
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Max start temperature: 200°C
Purge: 60 sec
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐16 terminal
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz
Results
boats.

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or sample mg/kg

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric 1 2.7 ± 0.9
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
2 22 ± 7

Sample weight : Conclusion

10 mg Taking into account small sample size and viscosity of
the sample, to increase precision the weight and not
Due to the high organic of crude oil sample, the largest
the volume should be reported. Hg concentration also
sample size that should be analyzed by this instrument is
should be calculated based on the sample weight. This
30mg
is an ideal application for operation of the DMA‐1
Additive: Mercury Analyzer in the field. With proper
consideration for electrical power, and a firm platform
Sample Additive A (supplied by Milestone) on which to place the instrument and analytical
balance, the DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer could easily be
used on‐site to evaluate the crude oil.

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/PE02 Field: Petrochemical Naptha

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Naphtha can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh 500 mg of Add. A.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Add the sample.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
4. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:02:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temperature: 200°C
Instrumentation Purge: 60 sec

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies

Results
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
sample mg/kg
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz
1 0.8 ± 0.1
boats.
2 5.1 ± 0.6
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric Conclusion
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Taking into account small sample size and density of
Sample weight : the sample, to increase precision the weight and not
the volume should be reported. Hg concentration also
20 mg should be calculated based on the sample weight. This
is an ideal application for operation of the DMA‐1
Due to the high organic of naphtha sample, the
Mercury Analyzer in the field. With proper
largest sample size that should be analyzed by this
consideration for electrical power, and a firm platform
instrument is 60mg.
on which to place the instrument and analytical
Additive: balance, the DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer could easily be
used on‐site to evaluate the naphtha.
Sample Additive A (supplied by Milestone)

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/PE03 Field: Petrochemical Virgin Naptha

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Virgin Naphtha can be performed using DMA‐1 and weigh 500 mg of Add. A.
Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument 2. Add the sample.
requires no sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
4. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:02:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temperature: 200°C
Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Results

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal sample μg/kg

with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz 1 5.21 ± 0.17
boats. 2 3.71 ± 0,24

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or

Conclusion
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. Taking into account small sample size and density of
the sample, to increase precision the weight and not
Sample weight : the volume should be reported. Hg concentration also
20 mg should be calculated based on the sample weight. This
is an ideal application for operation of the DMA‐1
Due to the high organic of crude oil sample, the Mercury Analyzer in the field. With proper
largest sample size that should be analyzed by this consideration for electrical power, and a firm platform
instrument is 60mg. on which to place the instrument and analytical
balance, the DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer could easily be
Additive:
used on‐site to evaluate the virgin naphtha.
Sample Additive A (supplied by Milestone)

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 Application Note: DMA‐1/PE04 Field: Petrochemical Kerosene

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Kerosene can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh 500 mg of Add. A.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Add the sample.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
4. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:02:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temperature: 200°C
Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Results

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal sample μg/kg

with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz 1 3.1 ± 0.3
boats. 2 2.3 ± 0,2

Carrier gas (SUGGESTED): air (DMA‐AC, Air

Conclusion
Compressor supplied by Milestone)
Taking into account small sample size and density of
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or the sample, to increase precision the weight and not
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric the volume should be reported. Hg concentration also
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. should be calculated based on the sample weight. This
is an ideal application for operation of the DMA‐1
Sample weight :
Mercury Analyzer in the field. With proper
20 mg consideration for electrical power, and a firm platform
on which to place the instrument and analytical
Due to the high organic of Kerosene sample, the balance, the DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer could easily be
largest sample size that should be analyzed by this used on‐site to evaluate the Kerosene.
instrument is 30mg.

Additive:

Sample Additive A (supplied by Milestone)

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Application Note: DMA‐1/PE05 Field: Petrochemical Hydrocarbon mixture

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Hydrocarbon mixture can be performed using DMA‐ and weigh 500 mg of Add. A.
1 Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument 2. Add the sample.
requires no sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
4. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-80 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:02:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temperature: 200°C
Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Results

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal sample μg/kg

with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz 1 10.5 ± 0.4
boats. 2 3.3 ± 0,3

Carrier gas (SUGGESTED): air (DMA‐AC, Air

Conclusion
Compressor supplied by Milestone)
Taking into account small sample size and density of
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or the sample, to increase precision the weight and not
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric the volume should be reported. Hg concentration also
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. should be calculated based on the sample weight. This
is an ideal application for operation of the DMA‐1
Sample weight :
Mercury Analyzer in the field. With proper
20 mg consideration for electrical power, and a firm platform
on which to place the instrument and analytical
Due to the high organic of Kerosene sample, the balance, the DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer could easily be
largest sample size that should be analyzed by this used on‐site to evaluate the Hydrocarbon mixture.
instrument is 30mg.

Additive:

Sample Additive A (supplied by Milestone)

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Application Note: DMA‐1/PE06 Field: Petrochemical Gasoline

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Gasoline can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh 500 mg of Add. A.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Add the sample.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
4. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-80 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:02:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temperature: 200°C
Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Results

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal sample μg/kg

with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz 1 0.8 ± 0.2
boats. 2 2.3 ± 0,2

Carrier gas (SUGGESTED): air (DMA‐AC, Air

Conclusion
Compressor supplied by Milestone)
Taking into account small sample size and density of
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or the sample, to increase precision the weight and not
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric the volume should be reported. Hg concentration also
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. should be calculated based on the sample weight. This
is an ideal application for operation of the DMA‐1
Sample weight :
Mercury Analyzer in the field. With proper
20 mg consideration for electrical power, and a firm platform
on which to place the instrument and analytical
Due to the high organic of Kerosene sample, the balance, the DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer could easily be
largest sample size that should be analyzed by this used on‐site to evaluate the Gasoline.
instrument is 30mg.

Additive:

Sample Additive A (supplied by Milestone)

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Application Note: DMA‐1/PE07 Field: Petrochemical Gases via Sorbent Trap

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Introduce the sorbet trap A and B into sample
Gases via Sorbent trap can be performed using lift.
DMA‐1 Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an 2. Introduce the volume amount.
instrument requires no sample wet chemistry or 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
pre‐treatment.
Once a sorbent trap is introduced into the DMA-1 program
instrument, analysis is completed in five minutes.
Direct analysis of mercury, using the integrated N° step Time Temperature
sequence of Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, 1 00:01:00 200°C
and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. 2 00:02:00 650°C
3 00:01:00 650°C
Instrumentation
Max start temp: 200°C
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Purge: 60 sec

Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal

with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, Results
Milestone sorbent trap Sample 1 ng µg/m³
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Trap A 9.9 0.013
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask Trap B 0.01 ‐
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.

Sorbent trap :
Sample 2 ng µg/m³
Trap A 52.32 0.0727
Trap B 0.1 ‐

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Gases via Sorbent trap. Total analysis time per sample
Trap A: Hg collection
was less than 5 minutes, including the time employed
Trap B: blank
to introduce the sample through the DMA‐1.
Flow rate during sampling: 200 ml/min
Total time (hours) : 6
Total volume (liters) : 72
Note: use a vacuum pump capable operating
within the system’s flow range.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/PE08 Field: Petrochemical GPL

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Inject 100 ml of gas by syringe into DMA‐80 gas
GPL can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury inlet.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Introduce the volume amount.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to competion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-80 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:30 50°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic Max start temperature: 80°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA Purge: 60 sec
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field
analysis.
Results
Instrumentation
Sample 1 μg/m3
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies 100 ml 0.045
100 ml 0.041
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal 100 ml 0.043
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz
boats.
Sample 2 μg/m3
Carrier gas (SUGGESTED): air (DMA‐AC, Air 100 ml 0.070
Compressor supplied by Milestone) 100 ml 0.065
100 ml 0.062
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric Conclusion
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Gas sampling: GPL. Total analysis time per sample was less than 3
minutes, including time employed to introduce the
Flow rate during sampling: 200ml/min sample in the DMA‐1.
Total time (minutes): 25
Total volumes (litres): 5
Note: Use a vacuum pump capable operating
within the system flow range
Note the above mentioned parameters: flow rate
time and volume are guidelines and may be
modified according to your needs.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/PE09 Field: Petrochemical Butane

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Start the program

Butane can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct 2. Introduce the sample by syringe into the
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no septum of the injection module.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment.
Once a volume sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in five
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Catalyst Conversion,
Amalgamation, and Atomic Absorption
Spectrophotometer.
Instrumentation

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal DMA-1 program
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software
N° step Time Temperature
Carrier gas (SUGGESTED): air (DMA80‐AC, Air
1 00:00:00 20°C
Compressor supplied by Milestone).
2 00:01:30 20°C
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Max start temp: 50°C
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask Purge: 60 sec
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml, syringe: 100 ml. Additional valves : on

Sample volume :
Results
Up to 100 cm³ (max)
Results μg/m³ Statistical Data
0.093‐0.086‐0.083 avg: rsd:
0.089‐ 0.080 0.086 μg/m³ 5.22 %

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Butane. Total analysis time per sample was less than 6
minutes, including the time employed to introduce the
sample through the injection module.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/PE10 Field: Petrochemical Methane

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Start the program

Methane can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct 2. Introduce the sample by syringe into the
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no septum of the injection module.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment.
Once a volume sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in five
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Catalyst Conversion,
Amalgamation, and Atomic Absorption
Spectrophotometer.
Instrumentation

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal DMA-1 program
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software.
N° step Time Temperature
Carrier gas (SUGGESTED): air (DMA80‐AC, Air
1 00:00:00 20°C
Compressor supplied by Milestone).
2 00:01:30 20°C
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Max start temp: 50°C
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask Purge: 60 sec
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml, syringe: 100 ml. Additional valves: on

Sample volume :
Results
Up to 100 cm³ (max)
Results μg/m³ Statistical Data
0.027‐0.029‐0.032 avg: rsd:
0.031‐0.029 0.030 μg/m³ 5.07%

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Methane. Total analysis time per sample was less than
6 minutes, including the time employed to introduce
the sample through the injection module.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/PE11 Field: Petrochemical Methane via sorbent trap

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Introduce the sorbet trap A into the System.
Methane via Sorbent trap can be performed using 2. Introduce the volume amount.
DMA‐1 Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
instrument requires no sample wet chemistry or 4. Introduce the sorbet trap B into the System.
pre‐treatment. 5. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a sorbent trap is introduced into the
instrument, analysis is completed in five minutes. DMA-1 program
Direct analysis of mercury, using the integrated
sequence of Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, N° step Time Temperature
and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. 1 00:01:00 200°C
2 00:02:00 650°C
Instrumentation
3 00:01:00 650°C
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies Max start temp: 200°C
Purge: 60 sec
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software,
Results
Milestone sorbent trap

Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or Sample 1 µg/m³ RSD %

appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
Trap A 0.0146±0.0006 3.91
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Trap B 0.0005 ‐

Sorbent trap :

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Methane via Sorbent trap. Total analysis time per
sample was less than 5 minutes, including the time
employed to introduce the sample through the DMA‐1.
Trap A: Hg collection
Trap B: blank
Flow rate during sampling: 200 ml/min
Total time (hours) : 20
Total volume (liters) :4
Note: use a MFC (Mass Flow Control) to determine
the volume of gas.
Note the above mentioned parameters: flow rate
time and volume are guidelines and may be
modified according to your needs.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/PE12 Field: Petrochemical Naptha (large sample) amount

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Naphtha can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh 300 mg of Adsoquick.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Add the sample.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Introduce the boat into the sample lift.
4. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:02:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temperature: 200°C
Instrumentation Purge: 60 sec

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies

Results
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
sample mg/kg
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz
1 0.8 ± 0.1
boats.
2 5.1 ± 0.6
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric Conclusion
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Taking into account small sample size and density of
Sample weight : the sample, to increase precision the weight and not
the volume should be reported. Hg concentration also
60 mg should be calculated based on the sample weight. This
is an ideal application for operation of the DMA‐1
Due to the high organic of naphtha sample, the
Mercury Analyzer in the field. With proper
largest sample size that should be analyzed by this
consideration for electrical power, and a firm platform
instrument is 60mg.
on which to place the instrument and analytical
Additive: balance, the DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer could easily be
used on‐site to evaluate the naphtha.
Adsoquick (supplied by Milestone)

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Application Note: DMA‐1/PE13 Field: Petrochemical Crude oil (large sample amount)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Crude oil can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh 300 mg of Adsoquick.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Add the sample.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Introduce the boat into the System.
4. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six DMA-1 program
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, N° step Time Temperature
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 1 00:01:00 200°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 2 00:02:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field 3 00:01:00 650°C
analysis. Max start temperature: 200°C
Instrumentation
Purge: 60 sec

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies

Results
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐16 terminal
sample mg/kg
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz
1 2.7 ± 0.9
boats.
2 22 ± 7
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric Conclusion
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Taking into account small sample size and viscosity of
Sample weight : the sample, to increase precision the weight and not
the volume should be reported. Hg concentration also
50 mg should be calculated based on the sample weight. This
is an ideal application for operation of the DMA‐1
Due to the high organic of crude oil sample, the largest
Mercury Analyzer in the field. With proper
sample size that should be analyzed by this instrument is
consideration for electrical power, and a firm platform
50mg
on which to place the instrument and analytical
Additive: balance, the DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer could easily be
used on‐site to evaluate the crude oil.
Sample Adsoquick (supplied by Milestone)

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Application Note: DMA‐1/PH01 Field: Pharmaceutical Nimesulide

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Nimesulide can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
Nimesulide A 0.94 – 0.69
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
Nimesulide B 1.57 – 1.37
boats.
Nimesulide C 0.75 – 0.83
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask Conclusion
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Sample weight : Nimesulide sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 7 minutes, including the time employed to
Up to 100 mg (max) weigh each sample into the boat.

The sample in tablet form has been cut in small

pieces.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/PH02 Field: Pharmaceutical Paracetamol

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Paracetamol can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 0.00
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 0.00
boats.
3 0.00
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 0.00
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 0.00
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.

Sample weight : Expected: 0 µg/kg

10‐30 mg (max) Conclusion

The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Paracetamol sample. Total analysis time per sample
was less than 7 minutes, including the time employed
to weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/PH03 Field: Pharmaceutical Acetylsalicylic acid

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Acetylsalicylic acid can be performed using DMA‐1 and weigh the sample.
Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
requires no sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 1.43
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 1.29
boats.
3 1.20
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 1.48
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 1.32
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 1.35 μg/kg SD: 0.1 μg/kg RSD: 7.52 %
Sample weight :

30‐50 mg (max)
Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Acetylsalicylic acid sample. Total analysis time per
sample was less than 6 minutes, including the time
employed to weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/PH04 Field: Pharmaceutical Dietary Supplement

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Dietary Supplement can be performed using DMA‐1 and weigh the sample.
Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
requires no sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 1.49
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 1.16
boats.
3 1.11
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 1.18
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 1.14
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 1.22 μg/kg SD: 0.14 μg/kg RSD: 11.26 %
Sample weight :

30‐50 mg (max)
Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Dietary Supplement sample. Total analysis time per
sample was less than 6 minutes, including the time
employed to weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/PH05 Field: Pharmaceutical Lactic Ferments

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Lactic Ferments can be performed using DMA‐1 and weigh the sample.
Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
requires no sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 0.58
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 0.48
boats.
3 0.58
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 0.66
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 0.59
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 0.58 μg/kg SD: 0.058 μg/kg RSD: 10.00 %
Sample weight :

30‐50 mg (max)
Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Lactic Ferments sample. Total analysis time per sample
was less than 6 minutes, including the time employed
to weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/PH06 Field: Pharmaceutical Homeopathic Antistamine

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Homeopathic Antihistamine can be performed and weigh the sample.
using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
instrument requires no sample wet chemistry or 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
pre‐treatment.
DMA-1 program
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six N° step Time Temperature
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the 1 00:01:00 200°C
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 2 00:02:00 650°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 3 00:01:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA Max start temp: 200°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Purge: 60 sec
analysis.
Instrumentation Results

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies N° µg/kg

1 0.34
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
2 0.35
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
3 0.36
boats.
4 0.37
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 5 0.29
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. Avg: 0.34 μg/kg SD: 0.026 μg/kg RSD: 7.70 %

Sample weight :
Conclusion
50‐100 mg (max)
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Homeopathic Antihistamine sample. Total analysis
time per sample was less than 6 minutes, including the
time employed to weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/PH07 Field: Pharmaceutical Homeopathic Laxative

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Homeopathic Laxative can be performed using and weigh the sample.
DMA‐1 Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
instrument requires no sample wet chemistry or 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
pre‐treatment.
DMA-1 program
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six N° step Time Temperature
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the 1 00:01:00 200°C
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 2 00:02:00 650°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 3 00:01:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA Max start temp: 200°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Purge: 60 sec
analysis.
Instrumentation Results

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies N° µg/kg

1 0.33
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
2 0.27
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
3 0.34
boats.
4 0.29
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 5 0.32
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. Avg: 0.31 μg/kg SD: 0.025 μg/kg RSD: 8.17 %

Sample weight :
Conclusion
50‐100 mg (max)
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Homeopathic Laxative sample. Total analysis time per
sample was less than 6 minutes, including the time
employed to weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/PH08 Field: Pharmaceutical Homeopathic antihistamine from stone

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Homeopathic Antihistamine from Stone can be and weigh the sample.
performed using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury Analyzer. 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
Such an instrument requires no sample wet 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
chemistry or pre‐treatment.
DMA-80 program
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six N° step Time Temperature
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the 1 00:01:00 200°C
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 2 00:02:00 650°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 3 00:01:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA Max start temp: 200°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Purge: 60 sec
analysis.
Instrumentation Results

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies N° µg/kg

1 0.03
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
2 0.01
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
3 0.04
boats.
4 0.07
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 5 0.07
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. Avg: 0.04 μg/kg SD: 0.026 μg/kg RSD: 55.47 %

Sample weight :
Conclusion
50‐100 mg (max)
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Homeopathic Antihistamine from Stone sample. Total
analysis time per sample was less than 6 minutes,
including the time employed to weigh each sample
into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/PH09 Field: Pharmaceutical Homeopathic detoxificant

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Homeopathic Detoxificant can be performed using and weigh the sample.
DMA‐1 Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
instrument requires no sample wet chemistry or 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
pre‐treatment.
DMA-1 program
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six N° step Time Temperature
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the 1 00:01:00 200°C
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 2 00:02:00 650°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 3 00:01:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA Max start temp: 200°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Purge: 60 sec
analysis.
Instrumentation Results

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies N° µg/kg

1 0.13
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
2 0.16
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
3 0.18
boats.
4 0.17
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 5 0.18
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. Avg: 0.16 μg/kg SD: 0.018 μg/kg RSD: 10.63 %

Sample weight :
Conclusion
50‐100 mg (max)
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Homeopathic Detoxificant sample. Total analysis time
per sample was less than 6 minutes, including the time
employed to weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/PH10 Field: Pharmaceutical Homeopathic painkiller

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Homeopathic Painkiller can be performed using and weigh the sample.
DMA‐1 Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
instrument requires no sample wet chemistry or 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
pre‐treatment.
DMA-1 program
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
the instrument, analysis is completed in six N° step Time Temperature
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the 1 00:01:00 200°C
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 2 00:02:00 650°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 3 00:01:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA Max start temp: 200°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Purge: 60 sec
analysis.
Instrumentation Results

Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies N° µg/kg

1 0.46
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
2 0.42
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
3 0.37
boats.
4 0.42
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 5 0.43
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. Avg: 0.42 μg/kg SD: 0.029 μg/kg RSD: 7.01 %

Sample weight :
Conclusion
30‐50 mg (max)
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Homeopathic Painkiller sample. Total analysis time per
sample was less than 6 minutes, including the time
employed to weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA1/PL‐01 Field: Plastic/Rubber Teflon tape

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Teflon can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 5.2
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 5.9
boats.
3 6.2
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask Avg: 5.77 µg/kg SD: 0.42 µg/kg RSD: 7.27 %
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.

Sample weight : Conclusion

Up to 50 mg (max) The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed

Teflon sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 6 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA1/PL‐02 Field: Plastic/Rubber PC (polycarbate)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
PC can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury and weigh the sample.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 1.50
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 1.29
boats.
3 1.51
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 1.82
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 1.77
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 1.58 µg/kg SD: 0.19 µg/kg RSD: 12.36 %
Sample weight :

30‐50 mg (max)
Conclusion
PC has been cut in small pieces. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
PC sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 6 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA1/PL‐03 Field: Plastic/Rubber PE (polyethylene)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
PE can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury and weigh the sample.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 3.15
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 3.71
boats.
3 3.08
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 3.28
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 2.90
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 3.29 µg/kg SD: 0.27 µg/kg RSD: 8.84 %
Sample weight :

30‐50 mg (max)
Conclusion
PE has been cut in small pieces The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
PE sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 6 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA1/PL‐04 Field: Plastic/Rubber ET (poly‐ethylene‐terephthalate)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
PET can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury and weigh the sample.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 11.98
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 10.78
boats.
3 10.41
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 13.65
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 11.76
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 11.72 µg/kg SD: 1.13 µg/kg RSD: 9.64 %
Sample weight :

15‐30 mg (max)
Conclusion
PET has been cut in small pieces. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
PET sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA1/PL‐05 Field: Plastic/Rubber PFA poly(fluoroalkoxy)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
PFA can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury and weigh the sample.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 3.35
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 3.02
boats.
3 2.35
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 2.59
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 3.69
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 3.00 µg/kg SD: 0.49 µg/kg RSD: 12.36 %
Sample weight :

20‐30 mg (max)
Conclusion
PFA has been cut in small pieces. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
PFA sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA1/PL‐06 Field: Plastic/Rubber PP (polypropylene)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
PP can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury and weigh the sample.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 4.33
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 4.91
boats.
3 5.67
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 4.06
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 4.62
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 4.72 µg/kg SD: 0.55 µg/kg RSD: 11.72 %
Sample weight :

10‐30 mg (max)
Conclusion
PP has been cut in small pieces. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
PP sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA1/PL‐07 Field: Plastic/Rubber PTFE poly (tetrafluoroethylene)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
PTFE can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐80, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 2.56
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 2.26
boats.
3 2.20
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 1.79
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 2.21
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 2.20 µg/kg SD: 0.25 µg/kg RSD: 11.18 %
Sample weight :
Conclusion
20‐40 mg (max)
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
PTFE has been cut in small pieces. PTFE sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA1/PL‐08 Field: Plastic/Rubber PVC (polyvinil chloride)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
PVC can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury and weigh the sample.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 6.28
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 5.66
boats.
3 6.01
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 6.04
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 5.62
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 5.84 µg/kg SD: 0.19 µg/kg RSD: 3.28 %
Sample weight :
Conclusion
20‐30 mg (max)
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
PVC has been cut in small pieces. PVC sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA1/PL‐09 Field: Plastic/Rubber Tygon

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Tygon can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐1 and 1640‐1 terminal with
1 13.96
DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 13.78
boats.
3 13.80
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 14.41
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 13.88
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 13.97 µg/kg SD: 0.23 µg/kg RSD: 1.67 %
Sample weight :

30‐50 mg (max)
Conclusion
Tygon has been cut in small pieces. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Tygon sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA1/PL‐10 Field: Plastic/Rubber CSM (Hypalon)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
CSM can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury and weigh the sample.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐1 and 1640‐1 terminal with
1 15.70
DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 17.29
boats.
3 16.02
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 15.68
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 16.16
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 16.17 µg/kg SD: 0.59 µg/kg RSD: 3.66 %
Sample weight :

20‐30 mg (max)
Conclusion
The sample has been cut in small pieces. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
CSM sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA1/PL‐11 Field: Plastic/Rubber EPDM (ethylene‐propylene)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
EPDM can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 2.49
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 2.27
boats.
3 2.18
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 2.84
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 2.50
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: : 2.46 µg/kg SD: 0.23 µg/kg RSD: 9.29 %
Sample weight :
Conclusion
30‐50 mg (max)
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
The sample has been cut in small pieces. EPDM sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA1/PL‐12 Field: Plastic/Rubber FPM (Viton)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
FPM can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury and weigh the sample.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 5.39
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 5.32
boats.
3 5.20
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 5.33
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 5.20
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 5.28 µg/kg SD: 0.06 µg/kg RSD: 1.23 %
Sample weight :

30‐60 mg (max)
Conclusion
The sample has been cut in small pieces. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
FPM sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA1/PL‐13 Field: Plastic/Rubber Koflon

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Koflon can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 2.10
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 2.31
boats.
3 2.44
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 2.18
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 2.66
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 2.34 µg/kg SD: 0.20 µg/kg RSD: 8.53 %
Sample weight :

30‐40 mg (max)
Conclusion
The sample has been cut in small pieces. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Koflon sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA1/PL‐14 Field: Plastic/Rubber MFQ (fluorosilicone rubber)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
MFQ can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 640‐12 terminal with
1 2.95
DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 3.68
boats.
3 2.80
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 3.42
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 2.56
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 3.09 µg/kg SD: 0.41 µg/kg RSD: 13.25 %
Sample weight :

30‐50 mg (max)
Conclusion
The sample has been cut in small pieces. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
MFQ sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA1/PL‐15 Field: Plastic/Rubber MQ (Silicone)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
MQ can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury and weigh the sample.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 2.50
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 2.43
boats.
3 2.19
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 1.95
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 2.62
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 2.34 µg/kg SD: 0.24 µg/kg RSD: 10.24 %
Sample weight :

30‐50 mg (max)
Conclusion
The sample has been cut in small pieces. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
MQ sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA1/PL‐16 Field: Plastic/Rubber NBR (Perbunan)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
NBR can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury and weigh the sample.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 4.15
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 3.95
boats.
3 3.39
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 4.38
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 4.15
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 4.00 µg/kg SD: 0.34 µg/kg RSD: 8.43 %
Sample weight :

20‐30 mg (max)
Conclusion
The sample has been cut in small pieces. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
NBR sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA1/PL‐17 Field: Plastic/Rubber Nitrile rubber

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Nitril can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 5.25
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 3.84
boats.
3 4.83
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 7.01
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 7.54
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 5.70 µg/kg SD: 1.38 µg/kg RSD: 24.26 %
Sample weight :

20‐30 mg (max)
Conclusion
The sample has been cut in small pieces. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Nitril sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA1/PL‐18 Field: Plastic/Rubber POM (Polyoxymethylene copolymer)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
POM can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 7.03
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 5.95
boats.
3 6.56
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 6.73
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 6.23
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 6.50 µg/kg SD: 0.38 µg/kg RSD: 5.80 %
Sample weight :

20‐30 mg (max)
Conclusion
The sample has been cut in small pieces. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
POM sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA1/PL‐19 Field: Plastic/Rubber PSU (Polysulfone)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
PSU can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury and weigh the sample.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 7.99
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 6.15
boats.
3 5.57
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 5.39
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 6.30
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 6.28 µg/kg SD: 0.92 µg/kg RSD: 14.68 %
Sample weight :

20‐30 mg (max)
Conclusion
The sample has been cut in small pieces. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
PSU sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA1/PL‐20 Field: Plastic/Rubber PU (Polyurethane)

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
PU can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct Mercury and weigh the sample.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 19.84
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 23.23
boats.
3 20.73
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 24.78
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 21.39
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Avg: 21.99 µg/kg SD: 1.78 µg/kg RSD: 8.11 %
Sample weight :

20‐30 mg (max)
Conclusion
The sample has been cut in small pieces. The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
PU sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 7 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA1/PL 21 Field: Plastic/Rubber Polyol

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Polyol can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh 300 mg of Add. A.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Add the sample.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Add 200 mg of Add. A covering all the
sample and then press it by spatula to obtain a
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into
sandwich.
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
4. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the 5. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition,
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field DMA-1 program
analysis.
N° step Time Temperature
Instrumentation 1 00:01:00 200°C
2 00:03:30 650°C
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
3 00:03:00 650°C
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal Max start temperature: 200°C
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, quartz Purge: 60 sec
boats.
Results
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric N° µg/kg
flask(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. 1 6.87
2 7.29
Sample weight :
3 7.60
Up to 30 mg (max) 4 7.56
5 7.68
Additive:

Sample Additive A Avg: 7.40 µg/kg SD: 0.29µg/kg RSD: 4 %

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Polyol sample. Total analysis time per sample was less
than 10 minutes, including the time employed to weigh
each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC01 Field: Standard Nist 1568a

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Nist 1568a can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 5.57
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 5.86
boats.
3 6.05
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 6.10
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 6.05
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg : 5.8 ± 0.5 μg/kg
Sample weight :
Avg: 5.92 µg/kg SD: 0.19 µg/kg RSD: 3.24 %
80‐100 mg (max)

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Nist 1568a sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC02 Field: Standard Nist 1573a

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Nist 1573a can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 30.16
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 28.38
boats.
3 30.62
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 33.97
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 29.94
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg : 34 ± 4 μg/kg
Sample weight :
Avg: 30.61 µg/kg SD: 1.76 µg/kg RSD: 5.69 %
80‐100 mg (max)

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Nist 1573a sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC03 Field: Standard Nist 1630a

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Nist 1630a can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 96.31
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 98.50
boats.
3 94.73
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 95.17
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 96.99
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg : 93.8 ± 3.7 μg/kg
Sample weight :
Avg: 96.35 µg/kg SD: 1.35 µg/kg RSD: 1.40 %
80‐100 mg (max)

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Nist 1630a sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC04 Field: Standard Nist 1632c

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Nist 1632c can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 94.41
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 92.43
boats.
3 95.20
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 93.87
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 94.13
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg : 93.8 ± 3.7 μg/kg
Sample weight :
Avg: 94.01 µg/kg SD: 0.91 µg/kg RSD: 0.96 %
80‐100 mg (max)

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Nist 1632c sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC05 Field: Standard Nist 1633b

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Nist 1633b can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:00:10 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 144.24
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 142.91
boats.
3 143.45
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 141.84
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 142.28
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg : 141 ± 19 μg/kg
Sample weight :
Avg: 142.95 µg/kg SD: 0.85 µg/kg RSD: 0.59 %
80‐100 mg (max)

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Nist 1633b sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC06 Field: Standard Nist 2709

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Nist 2709 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:00:10 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° mg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 1.378
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 1.404
boats.
3 1.406
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 1.424
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. Certified value of Hg: 1.40 ± 0.8 mg/kg

Sample weight : Avg: 1.40 mg/kg SD: 0.2 mg/kg RSD: 1.06 %

80‐100 mg
Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Nist 2709 sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC07 Field: Standard Nist 2711

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Nist 2711 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:00:10 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° mg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 e 1640‐12 terminal with
1 6.13
DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 6.24
boats.
3 6.27
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 6.22
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 6.13
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg: 6.25 ± 0.19 mg/kg
Sample weight :
Avg: 6.20 mg/kg SD: 0.058 mg/kg RSD: 0.94 %
80‐100 mg

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Nist 2711 sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC08 Field: Standard Aqueous Hg Standard

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
aqueous standard can be performed using DMA‐1 and weigh the sample.
Direct Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
requires no sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 e 1640‐12 terminal with
1 103.02
DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 101.23
boats.
3 101.42
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 103.35
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 103.87
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg : 100 ± 5 μg/kg
Sample weight :
Avg: 102.57 µg/kg SD: 1.43 µg/kg RSD: 1.39 %
100 mg

Conclusion
The DMA‐80 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
aqueous standard sample. Total analysis time per
sample was less than 6 minutes, including the time
employed to weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC09 Field: Standard BCR‐61

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
BCR 61 can be performed using Direct Mercury and weigh the sample.
Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no sample 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐1640 terminal with
1 217.44
DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 219.62
boats.
3 223.43
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 224.31
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 220.58
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg : 210 – 250 µg/kg
Sample weight :
Avg: 221.08 µg/kg SD: 2.51 µg/kg RSD: 1.14 %
30‐100 mg (max)

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
BCR 61 sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC10 Field: Standard BCR‐141

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
BCR 141 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:00:10 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 52.84
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 53.91
boats.
3 54.02
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 52.30
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 54.14
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg : 52.5 – 61.1 µg/kg
Sample weight :
Avg: 53.44 µg/kg SD: 0.74 µg/kg RSD: 1.38 %
40‐100 mg

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
BCR 141 sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC11 Field: Standard BCR‐145R

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
BCR 145R can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:00:10 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° mg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 2.02
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 2.10
boats.
3 2.07
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 2.08
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 2.09
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg : 17.9 – 2.23 mg/kg
Sample weight :
Avg: 2.07 µg/kg SD: 0.028 µg/kg RSD: 1.38 %
80‐130 mg

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
BCR 145R sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC12 Field: Standard BCR‐150

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
BCR 150 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 9.39
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 8.89
boats.
3 9.37
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 9.41
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 9.14
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg : 7.7 – 11.1 µg/kg
Sample weight :
Avg: 9.24 µg/kg SD: 0.21 µg/kg RSD: 2.16 %
80‐120 mg (max)

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
BCR 150 sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC13 Field: Standard BCR‐184

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
BCR 184 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 3.25
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 3.02
boats.
3 3.10
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 3.05
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 3.03
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg : 2.0 – 3.2 µg/kg
Sample weight :
Avg: 3.09 µg/kg SD: 0.08 µg/kg RSD: 2.74 %
30‐100 mg (max)

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
BCR 184 sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC14 Field: Standard BCR‐191

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
BCR 191 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 25.31
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 24.26
boats.
3 24.81
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 24.87
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 22.89
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg : NC
Sample weight :
Avg: 24.43 µg/kg SD: 0.84 µg/kg RSD: 3.42 %
40‐100 mg (max)

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
BCR 191 sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC15 Field: Standard BCR‐279

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
BCR 279 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 58.77
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 58.46
boats.
3 57.94
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 57.58
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 57.16
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg : (50 µg/kg)
Sample weight :
Avg: 57.99 µg/kg SD: 0.58 µg/kg RSD: 1.00 %
40‐100 mg

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
BCR 279 sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC16 Field: Standard BCR‐397

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
BCR 397 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° mg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 12.49
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 12.89
boats.
3 12.69
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 12.78
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 12.26
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg : 11.8 – 12.8 mg/kg
Sample weight :
Avg: 12.61 mg/kg SD: 0.20 mg/kg RSD: 1.64 %
10‐30 mg

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
BCR 397 sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC17 Field: Standard BCR‐414

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
BCR 414 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 275.59
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 274.78
boats.
3 280.25
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 275.25
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 281.88
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg : 258 – 294 µg/kg
Sample weight :
Avg: 277.15 µg/kg SD: 2.93 µg/kg RSD: 1.05 %
50‐100 mg (max)
Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
BCR 414 sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC18 Field: Standard BCR‐422

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
BCR 422 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐1640 terminal with DMA‐1
1 561.11
software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal boats.
2 553.23
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 3 569.15
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 4 546.81
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml. 5 563.33

Sample weight :
Certified value of Hg : 543 – 575 µg/kg
50‐100 mg (max) Avg: 558.73 µg/kg SD: 7.85 µg/kg RSD: 1.40 %

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
BCR 422 sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC19 Field: Standard BCR‐680

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
BCR 680 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° mg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 25.57
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 26.07
boats.
3 25.74
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 26.61
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 25.05
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg : 24.3‐26.3 mg/kg
Sample weight :
Avg: 25.81 mg/kg SD: 0.52 mg/kg RSD: 2.01 %
10‐15 mg

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
BCR 680 sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC20 Field: Standard BCR‐681

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
BCR 681 can be performed using DMA‐80 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° mg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 4.32
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 4.34
boats.
3 4.57
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 4.35
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 4.18
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg : 4.350 – 4.650 mg/kg
Sample weight :
Avg: 4.39 mg/kg SD: 0.12 mg/kg RSD: 2.73 %
30‐40 mg

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
BCR 681 sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC21 Field: Standard IAEA‐086

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
IAEA‐086 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 585.69
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 573.02
boats.
3 580.69
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 580.57
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 550.68
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg : 534 – 612 µg/kg
Sample weight :
Avg: 574.13 µg/kg SD: 12.40 µg/kg RSD: 2.16 %
30‐50 mg (max)

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
IAEA‐086 sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC22 Field: Standard JSAC 0601‐01

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
JSAC 0601‐01 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° mg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1‐2 1.19‐1.17
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
3‐4 1.15‐1.18
boats.
5‐6 1.15‐1.17
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 7‐8 1.18‐1.17
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 9‐10 1.17‐1.15
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg : 1.0 – 1.2 mg/kg
Sample weight :
Avg: 1.17 mg/kg SD: 0.014 mg/kg RSD: 1.17 %
30‐40 mg (max)

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
JSAC 0601‐01 sample. Total analysis time per sample
was less than 6 minutes, including the time employed
to weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC23 Field: Standard LGC7162

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
LGC 7162 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 30.77
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 31.77
boats.
3 30.04
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 30.73
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 31.62
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg : 27 ± 6 μg/kg
Sample weight :
Avg: 30.87 µg/kg SD: 0.52 µg/kg RSD: 1.70 %
80‐100 mg

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
LCG 7162 sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC24 Field: Standard CRM‐31

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
CRM‐31 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:0:10 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 5.75
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 5.97
boats.
3 5.46
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 5.64
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 5.39
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Working Value of Hg : Value not certificated
Sample weight :
Avg: 5.64 µg/kg SD: 0.21 µg/kg RSD: 3.70 %
30‐100 mg

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
CRM‐31 sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC25 Field: Standard CRM‐39

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
CRM‐39 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:0:10 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 39.70
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 37.65
boats.
3 36.15
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 37.26
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 37.53
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Working Value of Hg : Value not certificated
Sample weight :
Avg: 37.66 µg/kg SD: 1.15 µg/kg RSD: 3.06 %
30‐100 mg

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
CRM‐39 sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC26 Field: Standard Nist 1515

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Nist 1515 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 45.88
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 45.97
boats.
3 43.81
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 43.78
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 43.96
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg : 44 ± 4 μg/kg
Sample weight :
Avg: 44.68 µg/kg SD: 1.01 µg/kg RSD: 2.28 %
60‐100 mg

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Nist 1515a sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC27 Field: Standard Nist 1575a

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
Nist 1575a can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 40.22
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 40.15
boats.
3 38.33
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 38.74
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 38.69
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg : 39.9 ± 0.7 μg/kg
Sample weight :
Avg: 39.23 µg/kg SD: 0.79 µg/kg RSD: 2.03 %
60‐100 mg

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
Nist 1575a sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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Application Note: DMA‐1/SC28 Field: Standard DORM‐3

Summary Procedure

Precise and rapid determination of total mercury in 1. Place a boat on the balance plate, tare it
DORM‐3 can be performed using DMA‐1 Direct and weigh the sample.
Mercury Analyzer. Such an instrument requires no 2. Introduce the boat into sample lift.
sample wet chemistry or pre‐treatment. 3. Run the DMA‐1 program to completion.
Once a weighed sample portion is introduced into DMA-1 program
the instrument, analysis is completed in six
minutes. Direct analysis of mercury, using the N° step Time Temperature
integrated sequence of Thermal Decomposition, 1 00:01:00 200°C
Catalyst Conversion, Amalgamation, and Atomic 2 00:02:00 650°C
Absorption Spectrophotometer, is described in EPA 3 00:01:00 650°C
7473 and is validated for laboratory as well as field Max start temp: 200°C
analysis. Purge: 60 sec
Instrumentation
Results
Direct Mercury Analyzer apparatus and supplies
N° µg/kg
Milestone DMA‐1, 640‐12 and 1640‐12 terminal
1 359
with DMA‐1 software or DMA‐1 PC software, metal
2 356
boats.
3 357
Analytical balance, spatula, pipette, or 4 350
appropriate mechanical pipette and volumetric flask 5 351
(Class A), 50 or 100 ml.
Certified value of Hg : 382 ± 60 μg/kg
Sample weight :
Avg: 354.60 µg/kg SD: 3.91 µg/kg RSD: 1.04 %
80‐100 mg (max)

Conclusion
The DMA‐1 Mercury Analyzer successfully processed
DORM‐3 sample. Total analysis time per sample was
less than 6 minutes, including the time employed to
weigh each sample into the boat.

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