Trace Metals-WS (Whole Volume) Sample 1

NA.24

Trace Metals - WS (Whole Volume) Sample 1 proficiency testing material is produced in accordance with ISO/IEC 17043:2010. Also referred to as Potable Water or Water Supply sample, this sample is produced according to TNI requirements. However, please note, this sample may include non-TNI analytes as well. The lower criteria from the TNI tables mimic the levels common to drinking water samples. The PT portfolio allows our test components to offer significant performance data to monitor and prove competency to customers, accreditation bodies or both.

Supelco ^?is a global proficiency testing (PT) provider that manufactures best-in-class environmental and pharmaceutical PT products. Most water PT samples are available as concentrates or ready-to-use volumes giving the end-user flexibility in selecting samples that will fit their exact needs. Our WS program is designed to meet the quality assurance requirements in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), thereby ensuring the analytical competence of your laboratory or drinking water facility.

Type of PT Scheme:Water analysis - Water Supply (WS)

Matrix:Water Supply/Drinking water

Analyte/s:Values of analytes vary lot to lot.

All information regarding the use of Trace Metals - WS (Whole Volume) Sample 1 proficiency testing standard can be found in the reporting packet which will be available to download at PT Portal.

Trace Metals - WS (Whole Volume) Sample 1 is suitable for testing trace metals in water supply/drinking water.

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We have a vast portfolio of environmental PT schemes with "fit-for-purpose" samples to help you meet the needs of the laboratory.

Our proficiency testing (PT) program is a benchmark to:

• provide staff with an insight into their laboratory′s performance, to verify the accuracy and reliability of their testing process
• provide a comparison of performance with that of other laboratories, nationally and internationally
• test and educate staff, provide a better understanding of the impact of incorrect results and identify areas where there may be problems
• provide an independent evaluation of laboratory performance
• demonstrate to clients, colleagues and accreditation bodies that there is a commitment to quality

Description

• This sample is provided in a 500 mL HDPE bottle as a whole volume standard.
• The sample is preserved in 0.15% (v/v) nitric acid.
• The expected concentration ranges can be found in the TNI fields of testing document.

Sample Preparation

• It is suggested that your matrix match the acid concentration of your calibration materials with the PT sample.
• Analyze using your normal methods. Mercury may be included in an organic form.

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Proficiency testing samples are presented as single blind. No values for the samples are released until the testing period concludes.

Proficiency Testing Schedule (2021-2022)

Drinking Water
WS21-2March 24 - May 7, 2021
WS21-4 September 22 - November 5, 2021

WS22-2March 23 - May 6, 2022
WS22-4 September 21 - November 4, 2022

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100

bottle of 1 × 500 mL

in water

environmental

matrix material

2-8℃

Please refer to sample label for expiration date, specific storage temperature, and specific storage conditions.

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK 1