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Where can I get a lot analysis?

postart - 26-10-2010 at 09:07

Hay, I hope this is the right section to post this. Anyways I wanted to know where I could go and get a lot analysis on certain compounds I have made. Does anyone know of where this could be done? Is there labs that will do GC/MS analysis's for a fee to individuals? What type of labs should I be looking for?

HydroCarbon - 27-10-2010 at 18:00

As long as you have money, and what you want to test isn't illegal, hard to work with or test, and/or exceptionally hazardous most analytical labs will run tests for you, especially GC/MS since it doesn't take much resources. Be prepared, however, to pay at least $500-1000 with the price increasing for more complex testing.


Call up some labs and ask questions. You should have no problem getting answers, they want to do tests and make money.

What sorts of product are you making?

DDTea - 27-10-2010 at 18:38

You can do this. Just be aware that some labs have minimum order requirements, e.g. $50. Also, they may charge for hazardous waste disposal.

blogfast25 - 28-10-2010 at 04:58

Universities will often do these things at lower prices, as student projects...

peach - 28-10-2010 at 13:16

If you do some googling for "HPLC testing" and the similar combinations, you'll find there are quite a few people offering the service.

I'm sure I remember hearing from one guy who'd had an NMR done this way for $50.