Reference Materials by
Instrument Technique
Find Reference Materials (RM), Certified Reference Materials (CRM), Standard Reference Materials (SRM), calibration standards and analytical standards based on the measurement technique used in your laboratory — from ICP and XRF to chromatography, coating thickness and X-ray diffraction.
Find standards around
the way you measure.
Choose the analytical technique used in your laboratory to explore relevant reference materials, calibration standards, sample-preparation considerations and supporting manufacturers.
ICP / ICP-MS
Reference standards for trace and ultra-trace elemental analysis in water, environmental samples, food, minerals, metals and other analytical matrices.
Explore ICP / ICP-MS →Related ManufacturersXRF
Reference materials and calibration standards for mining, geology, cement, metals and alloys, sulfur in petroleum, pressed-pellet and fusion workflows.
Explore XRF →Related ManufacturersOES
Reference materials for metal and alloy analysis, foundry applications, grade verification, process control and material verification.
Explore OES →Related ManufacturersGC / GC-MS
Analytical standards for organic compounds, VOCs, residual solvents, pesticides, petroleum, environmental analysis and forensic applications.
Explore GC / GC-MS →Related ManufacturersHPLC / LC-MS
Reference standards for pharmaceutical, food, contaminants, additives, pesticides, residues and analytical method-validation applications.
Explore HPLC / LC-MS →Related ManufacturersAA
Single-element and calibration standards for Flame AA, Graphite Furnace AA and routine elemental analysis across laboratory applications.
Explore AA / AAS →Related ManufacturersCoating Thickness
Standards and calibration materials for coating-thickness measurement, plating control, surface-treatment verification, electronics, automotive and industrial QC.
Explore Coating Thickness →Related ManufacturerX-ray Diffraction (XRD)
Reference materials for phase identification, crystal-structure analysis, mineralogy, cement, ceramics, pharmaceuticals and advanced material characterization.
Explore XRD →Related ManufacturersThe same analyte can require a different standard depending on the technique.
Reference-material selection is not only about what element or compound is present. The analytical technique, matrix effect, calibration strategy, sample preparation and quality objective all influence which standard is technically suitable.
Different techniques respond to samples differently.
XRF, ICP, OES, chromatography and XRD each have different calibration and reference-material needs.
Matrix effects may change the technical requirement.
A solution standard, solid CRM or matrix-matched material may serve different purposes.
Sample preparation is part of the analytical system.
Digestion, dilution, fusion, pressed-pellet and other preparation routes affect how a standard is selected and used.
The intended quality purpose determines the documentation need.
Calibration, method validation, routine QC and verification may require different levels of certification and traceability.
Instrument technique is the starting point — not the final answer.
Once the measurement technique is known, the correct reference material is refined using the actual matrix, analyte, concentration range, analytical method and quality objective.
ICP, ICP-MS, XRF, OES, GC, HPLC, AA, XRD, coating-thickness measurement or another technique.
Water, metal, ore, soil, petroleum, food, pharmaceutical, cement or another real sample type.
Element, compound, contaminant, phase, property or another analytical target.
The calibration range, certified value or measurement level required by the application.
ASTM, ISO, EPA, USP, AOAC, internal method and the associated sample-preparation route.
Calibration, validation, QC, verification, proficiency testing or audit support.
Frequently asked questions about
reference materials by technique.
Technique-based navigation helps narrow the search, but final suitability still depends on the actual analytical requirement.
Can the same CRM be used for different instrument techniques?
Sometimes, but not automatically. Suitability depends on the material form, matrix, certified properties, preparation route and intended analytical method.
What information should I provide if I need help selecting a standard?
Useful information includes instrument technique, sample matrix, target analytes, concentration range, method, sample preparation and intended use.
Do you support both solution standards and solid reference materials?
Yes. The appropriate format depends on the analytical technique and application, such as solution standards for ICP or solid and matrix CRMs for XRF and OES.
What if I cannot find a suitable catalog standard?
Alpha Prime Lab can help search alternative manufacturers and, where appropriate, evaluate matrix-matched or custom-reference-material options.
Tell us which instrument you use and what you need to measure.
Send us your instrument technique, sample matrix, target analytes, concentration range, analytical method and quality objective. Alpha Prime Lab can help identify suitable Reference Materials, CRM, SRM, calibration standards or custom standards for your workflow.