Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) for ICP, ICP-MS, and IC
Inorganic Ventures is a global leader in the production of Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) for analytical applications in ICP, ICP-MS, IC, atomic absorption, wet chemistry, and quality control (QC).
All products are NIST traceable, stable, compatible, and produced according to the highest quality standards: ISO 17034, ISO 17025, and ISO-9001.
IC standards
Inorganic Ventures offers a wide range of certified reference materials for ion chromatography (IC) and ion exchange chromatography (IEC).
The line includes anion and cation standards, multi-ion mixtures, and eluent concentrates for the reliable calibration of IC systems.
In addition, customized solutions can be provided, allowing you to determine the elements, concentrations, and matrices yourself. All solutions are fully NIST traceable and can be used directly in your analytical process.
ICP & ICP-MS standards
Inorganic Ventures offers an extensive portfolio of ICP and ICP-MS standards for the calibration of spectroscopic instruments.
These single- and multi-element solutions are manufactured from high-purity starting materials and subjected to strict quality controls.
Whether you are looking for a standard calibration solution or a complex custom blend
We flex to your specs
Stock standards with up to 5 years of shelf life thanks to TCT technology
Inorganic Ventures’ stock standards are known for their reliability and quality in ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and AAS applications.
Whereas these certified reference materials (CRMs) previously had a shelf life of one year, Transpiration Control Technology (TCT) now makes it possible to store standards for up to 5 years without any change in concentration.
How does the extended shelf life work?
The standard solutions have a certified shelf life of 4 years from the date of manufacture.
After opening the TCT packaging, an additional year of shelf life is added, bringing the total storage time to a maximum of 5 years.
Please note: the shelf life starts on the production date, not the delivery date.
Inorganic Ventures strives to ensure that the standards have a minimum shelf life of two years upon delivery.
Thanks to the extra shelf life after opening, you always have at least two years of guaranteed use.
Custom standards, i.e., tailor-made standards, always have a shelf life of 5 years in the TCT packaging.
Why is TCT important?
Transpiration – the cause of concentration change
During long-term storage, water vapor can migrate through the bottle wall or escape through the opening.
This phenomenon – transpiration – causes the concentration of the CRM (Certified Reference Material) to slowly increase, which can affect accuracy.
The solution: Transpiration Control Technology (TCT)
Inorganic Ventures has solved this problem with TCT packaging:
an airtight, aluminized sealed bag that prevents water vapor evaporation.
Once equilibrium is reached, the concentration remains completely stable – until the bag is opened.
The result: the same high-quality standard as always, but now with a significantly longer shelf life.
Your benefits
- Up to 5 years shelf life for ICP, ICP-MS, and AAS standards
- More control and flexibility in inventory management
- No additional costs for the longer shelf life
- Full quality guarantee as you have come to expect from Inorganic Ventures
Each stock standard is supplied in a sealed TCT bag.
The expiration date is clearly stated on the packaging.
Keep the bag closed until use – after opening, the solution remains stable for one year.
Guaranteed quality
Inorganic Ventures’ certified reference materials (CRMs) meet the most stringent international quality standards:
- ISO 9001 registered
- ISO 17025 accredited
- ISO 17034 accredited
- Tested with validated wet chemical and ICP-OES procedures
- Metal and trace analysis performed with ICP and ICP-MS
Each CRM comes with a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (CoA) including:
- Traceability to specific NIST SRMs and lot numbers
- Certified values, determined using two independent analytical methods
- Full listing of trace impurities with actual values
- Detailed uncertainty calculations
Inorganic Ventures – precision, stability, and certainty
With the introduction of TCT technology, Inorganic Ventures is investing in sustainable quality and greater ease of use for laboratories worldwide.
You benefit from longer shelf life, less waste, and maximum reliability – without compromising on accuracy.
Periodic Table Guide
This guide contains essential data for every ICP user on more than 70 elements. Analytical data includes chemical compatibility, emission line preferences, and the most important interferences and detection limits for both ICP and ICP-MS.
Sample Introduction for ICP-MS and ICP-OES
This article discusses the key elements of a Liquid Sample Introduction system for Inductively Coupled Plasma spectroscopy and provides troubleshooting tips for common problems encountered by analysts.
ICP Operations Guide
This guide is intended for anyone who works with the ICP and prepares samples and standards for it. Topics covered include:
- Multi Element Standards
- Sample Introduction
- Performance Characteristics
- Calibration Techniques
- Problem elements
- Basic Calculations
Request a quote:
This post is also available in: Dutch