Sample Preparation
Solutions
Integrated sample-preparation solutions for XRF, ICP, GC, LC and analytical laboratories — including extraction, clean-up, filtration, fusion, pelletizing, grinding, mixing and laboratory consumables selected around the actual sample and analytical method.
Prepare the sample around
the measurement you need.
Explore preparation technologies and consumables by workflow. The final route should be selected from the sample matrix, analytical method, instrument technique and required result quality.
Extraction & Clean-up
Sample extraction, clean-up and filtration workflows for food, environmental, pharmaceutical and chromatography laboratories.
- QuEChERS
- dSPE / SPE
- SLE
- PPT3 / PLR
- Filtration
XRF Fusion & Pelletizing
Fusion, pelletizing and XRF preparation solutions for elemental analysis, mining, cement, minerals and industrial materials.
- Fusion Fluxes
- Pellet Presses
- Dies & Pellet Accessories
- Sample Cups
- XRF Preparation Consumables
Grinding & Mixing
Grinding, crushing, mixing and homogenization systems for mining, cement, geological and material laboratories.
- Grinding Mills
- Crushers
- Laboratory Grinders
- Mixing Systems
- Homogenization
A precise instrument cannot correct a poorly prepared sample.
Preparation affects homogeneity, recovery, contamination, particle size, matrix effects and repeatability. The preparation route should be designed as part of the analytical method rather than treated as a separate purchasing step.
The sample matrix determines the preparation route.
Food, water, ore, cement, metals and powders require different extraction, grinding, fusion or clean-up strategies.
Target analytes affect recovery and contamination control.
Preparation materials and chemistry should support the analyte without introducing loss, bias or contamination.
The instrument technique changes what preparation is acceptable.
GC, LC, ICP and XRF workflows have different requirements for particle size, solution quality and sample form.
Repeatability starts with controlled preparation.
Standardized preparation supports method validation, calibration, QC and reliable comparison between runs.
Design the preparation route before choosing the equipment.
Start from the sample and final analytical result, then define the preparation steps, equipment, consumables and operating conditions required to produce a representative and repeatable test portion.
Food, soil, water, ore, cement, metal, powder, oil or another real sample type.
Element, compound, residue, contaminant, nutrient or another analytical target.
GC, LC/HPLC, ICP, ICP-MS, XRF or another measurement technique.
Extraction, clean-up, filtration, digestion, fusion, grinding, mixing, pelletizing or another required step.
Select equipment, vessels, filters, sorbents, fluxes, cups and other items compatible with the method.
Consider contamination control, repeatability, batch size, throughput and practical laboratory operation.
Specialized manufacturers for
different preparation workflows.
Selected brands support chromatography sample preparation, elemental analysis and XRF preparation workflows.
Frequently asked questions about
sample preparation.
The correct preparation route depends on the sample matrix, analytical method and result the laboratory needs to produce.
What information should I provide when asking for a sample-preparation solution?
Useful information includes the sample matrix, target analytes, analytical technique, method, expected sample quantity, current preparation steps and any throughput or contamination-control requirements.
How do I choose between fusion and pressed-pellet preparation for XRF?
The suitable route depends on matrix, analytes, required accuracy, particle-size effects, calibration strategy, throughput and the analytical method used by the laboratory.
Can Alpha Prime Lab help design a complete preparation workflow?
Yes. The workflow can be reviewed from sample intake through extraction, grinding, fusion, filtration or other preparation steps before measurement.
Can sample preparation be coordinated with instruments and reference materials?
Yes. Preparation should ideally be considered together with instrument technique, reference materials, calibration strategy and QA/QC requirements.
Tell us what sample you need to prepare.
Send us your sample matrix, target analytes, analytical technique, method, current preparation process and expected throughput. Alpha Prime Lab can help identify suitable preparation equipment, consumables and workflow solutions.