Surface and elemental composition testing of environmental samples involves analysing the sample’s surface to produce high-resolution, detailed images of its topography.
During this process, the chemical composition of the sample is determined to identify and quantify the elements present, along with their associated chemical states. Surface and elemental composition testing is essential for monitoring and assessing the extent of pollution by identifying contaminants such as microplastics and heavy metals, determining unknown mineral deposits such as struvite and assessing elemental uptake in flora and fauna.
Here at Therefore Environmental we utilise specialist technologies such as Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDAX) to undertake reliable surface and elemental composition testing. SEM and EDAX are a cost effective and quick way to get a detailed image of the topography, they are both powerful pieces of equipment and when used together gives you a comprehensive understanding of the structure and chemical make-up of your sample.
