5th Campaign - QC 2012
There will be 4 Proficiency testing organized on Groundwater in the 5th Campaign of 2012 QC Proficiency Testing programme.
The analytes, the documentation, the indicative concentration range in the test material, the time schedule of the exercise and the participation fees are detailed below.
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2012 QC Proficiency Testing - 5th Campaign
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12GW1: Determination of Trace Elements in Real Groundwater
Testing materials: 1 bottle containing 500 ml of test sample ready to analyse
Documents: Guidelines to perform the Proficiency Testing
| Analyte |
Unit of Measurement
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Indicative Concentration Range
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| Aluminium, antimony, arsenic, beryllium, boron, cadmium, cobalt, total chromium, copper, iron, manganese, mercury, nickel, lead, selenium, vanadium and zinc |
microg/L |
0,10 - 150
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12GW2: Determination of Major Components in Real Groundwater
Testing materials: 2 bottles each one containing 1L of test sample ready to analyse
Documents: Guidelines to perform the Proficiency Testing
| Analyte |
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Unit of Measurement
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Indicative Concentration Range
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| Ammonium |
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mg/L
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0,1 - 100 |
| Calcium |
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mg/L
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0,1 - 100 |
| Chloride |
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mg/L |
0,1 - 100 |
| Electrical Conductivity |
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microS/cm at 20 oC |
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| Fixed residue at 180 °C |
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mg/L |
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| Fluoride |
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mg/L |
0,1 - 100 |
| Magnesium |
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mg/L |
0,1 - 100 |
| Nitrate |
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mg/L |
0,1 - 100 |
| Nitrite |
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mg/L |
0,1 - 100 |
| pH |
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U at 25 oC |
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| Potassium |
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mg/L
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0,1 - 100 |
| Sodium |
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mg/L |
0,1 - 100 |
| Sulphates |
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mg/L |
0,1 - 100 |
| Total Hardness |
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oF |
30 - 50
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Total Nitrogen (4) new!
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mg/L
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0,1 - 100 |
| Total Phosphorus |
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mg/L |
0,1 - 100 |
(4) Total Nitrogen determination according to the standard APAT CNR IRSA 4060 Man 29 2003 or equivalent methods. new!
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Registration deadline: 11/05/2012
Dispatch materials (by): 28/06/2012
Results submission deadline: 07/09/2012
Publication of Evaluation Report: 05/10/2012
 12GW1: € 380.00 + VAT
12GW2: € 400.00 + VAT
12GW3: € 510.00 + VAT
12GW4: € 600.00 + VAT
Shipping expenses and conditions
An additional cost is calculated for the shipment of samples by courier service. The shipping expenses may vary in function of countries of destination and weight of the dispatch package. Quotation of shipping expenss will be provided case by case upon request.
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12GW3 : Determination of Total Hydrocarbons in Groundwater
Testing materials: 3 bottles each one containing 1L of real matrix + 3 vials of 10 ml for the fortification of matrix.
Documents: Guidelines for sample preparation and to perform the Proficiency Testing
Analyte (5)
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Unit of Measurement
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Indicative Concentration Range
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| Total hydrocarbons |
mg/L
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0,05 - 1,00 |
 (5) Total Hydrocarbons determination according to APAT CNR IRSA 5160 B2 Man 29 2003 standard.
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12GW4 : Determination of Phenols in Groundwater
Testing materials: 2 bottles each one containing 1L of concentrated groundwater to dilute (4 times) for matrix preparation + 2 vials of 5 ml (Level I and Level II) for the fortification of matrix. Details in the Guidelines.
Documents: Guidelines for sample preparation and to perform the Proficiency Testing
| Analyte |
Unit of Measurement
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Indicative Concentration Range
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| 2-Chlorophenol, 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol, 2,4-Dichlorophenol, 2,4-Dimethylphenol, o-Methylphenol (new!), m-Methylphenol (new!), p-Methylphenol (new!), Methylphenols (o+m+p) (new!), Phenol, Pentachlorophenol, 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol |
microg/L |
0,05 - 20,0
(Level I) new!
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| 2-Chlorophenol, 4-Chloro-3-Methylphenol, 2,4-Dichlorophenol, 2,4-Dimethylphenol, o-Methylphenol (new!), m-Methylphenol (new!), p-Methylphenol (new!), Methylphenols (o+m+p) (new!), Phenol, Pentachlorophenol, 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol |
microg/L |
1,00 - 200
(Level II) new!
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Testing materials: 2 bottles each one containing 1L of concentrated drinking water to dilute (4 times) for matrix preparation + 2 vials of 5 ml (Level I and Level II) for the fortification of matrix. Details in the Guidelines.
Documents: Guidelines for sample preparation and to perform the Proficiency Testing
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