This area of specialization incorporates all of the analytical procedures and expertise to completely cover the analysis of soils for physical and inorganic chemical parameters. Soil can be a very difficult sample type and requires the attention of a variety of soil professionals for proper handling. AGAT has assembled such a group of professionals able to focus on the full range of soil analytical needs. With capabilities ranging from trace metals analysis through texture assessments, this area services environmental consultants, oil and gas companies, landowners, remediation experts, government agencies and other concerned parties.

AGAT’s Experience in Inorganic Analysis for Soils

Environmental projects are always extremely sensitive. Often there is the potential for negative press exposure and legal ramifications surrounding the project. AGAT Laboratories carries the reputation of being one of the best when it comes to environmental analysis including inorganic soils. We have performed specialty projects for sludge applications for both the City of Calgary and the City of Edmonton. Landfarm operators utilize this service for the monitoring of facilities and for all important base-line studies before using the area.

Streamlining of systems has allowed us to respond to time sensitive operations such as earthen pit analysis and disposal for oil and gas companies. AGAT research and development teams have performed extensive studies of spectral interference in trace metals analysis in soils. These studies have resulted in improved avoidance of false positives in environmental analysis, which can result in expensive unnecessary remediation work. Analytical quality and proven reliability have positioned AGAT’s inorganic soils lab at the top of the industry.