Agilent Certified Reference Materials

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AND METALLO-ORGANIC STANDARDS
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Table of Contents
Why You Need Agilent Certified Reference Materials ...... 4 Biodiesel Standards ............................................................... 29
The Improved Agilent Certificate of Analysis ...............................6 Metals in Biodiesel Standards .....................................................29
Sulfur in Biodiesel Standards .......................................................29
Single Element Standards ....................................................... 7
Proof of Equivalency ....................................................................30
1,000 µg/mL for AA and MP-AES .................................................7
Metals in Biodiesel Standards .................................................30
1,000 µg/mL for ICP-OES and MP-AES ........................................9
Sulfur in Biodiesel Standards...................................................31
10,000 µg/mL for ICP-OES and MP-AES ....................................12
10 and 100 µg/mL for ICP-OES and ICP-MS ..............................15 Agilent ICP-OES and MP-AES
10 µg/mL for ICP-MS ...................................................................15 Instrument Standards ............................................................ 32
Wavelength Calibration Solutions
Matrix Modifiers and Buffers for AA ................................. 17 for ICP-OES and MP-AES .............................................................32
Matrix Modifiers for Graphite Furnace AA .................................17 Internal Standard/Ionization Suppressant ..................................32
Buffers/Ionization Suppressant for Flame AA ............................18
Agilent ICP-MS Instrument Standards .............................. 33
Multi-Element Standards ...................................................... 19 Installation and Checkout Standards...........................................33
Multi-Element Calibration Standards Aqueous Internal Standards ........................................................33
for ICP-OES and MP-AES .............................................................19
Multi-Element Internal Standard .................................................34
Multi-Element Calibration Standards for ICP-MS ......................19
Tuning Solutions............................................................................34
Environmental Standards for ICP-MS .........................................20
Tune and Calibration Standard 6020 ..........................................35
Semi-Quant Standards for ICP-MS .............................................20
Environmental Standards for ICP-OES ........................................21 PerkinElmer ICP-OES Instrument Standards .................... 36
Initial Calibration Verification Standards.....................................21 Wavecal Calibration Solutions.....................................................36
EPA Method Standards ................................................................22 Mixed Calibration Solution...........................................................36
Interference Check Mixes ............................................................22 Proof of Equivalency ....................................................................37
Wear Metal and Metallo-organic Standards .................... 23 UV Wavecal Calibration Solution ............................................37
Wear Metal and Metallo-organic Standards .............................23 VIS Wavecal Calibration Solution ...........................................37
Single Element Oil Standards .......................................................24 Recommendations and Operational Tips ........................... 38
Base Oil and Solvents ...................................................................26
Internal Standard for Oil Analysis ................................................26
Proof of Equivalency ....................................................................27
Wear Metal and Metallo-organic Standards .........................27
Single Element Oil Standards ..................................................28

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WHY YOU NEED AGILENT CERTIFIED REFERENCE MATERIALS

Why you need Agilent Certified

Reference Materials
Agilent Standards –
The Right Choice for Your Laboratory
All Agilent Chemical Standards shown in this catalog are Certified Reference
Materials (CRMs).
ISO/IEC 17025 is the global quality standard for the management and technical
requirements of testing laboratories. Establishing and maintaining this quality system
can be daunting and time-consuming. Manufacturers of standards that are accredited to
ISO/IEC 17025 must demonstrate that they are technically competent, use documented
and validated methods, and are able to produce precise and accurate test and calibration
data with known uncertainties. Agilent certified reference materials meet all these
demanding requirements.
Because all sample measurements are made with reference to the initial calibration,
the accuracy of the analysis is dependent on the accuracy of the calibration standards.
The calibration standards must be free of contaminants, and most importantly, must be
certified using the most rigorous and robust techniques, with evidence to prove it. Using
certified reference materials for preparation of calibration standards improves accuracy,
establishes traceability, and allows quantification of the measurement of uncertainty.
Agilent now offers a complete line of spectroscopy CRMs, manufactured under ISO 17025
and ISO Guide 34, for AA, MP-AES, ICP-OES, and ICP-MS applications.
With Agilent CRMs, your laboratory is assured of quality, purity, and consistency.

TIPS & TOOLS

Need to know more about ISO/IEC 17025 requirements? Dr Ludwig Huber

wrote an excellent introduction to ISO/IEC 17025 as the global standard for
laboratory accreditation. His primer, titled Understanding and Implementing
ISO/IEC 17025, is available from Agilent (publication 5990-4540EN),
www.chem.agilent.com/Library/primers/Public/5990-4540EN.pdf

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WHY YOU NEED AGILENT CERTIFIED REFERENCE MATERIALS

NIST Methods for Accuracy and Traceability

All Agilent spectroscopy CRMs are certified using the high performance spectroscopy
protocol1 developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Both the
certified concentration and uncertainty values are traceable to NIST Standard Reference
Materials (SRM) to ensure the highest accuracy and complete traceability. NIST uses high
performance ICP-OES to certify its SRM 3100 series of spectrometric single element
solution standards. NIST recommends that all manufacturers of standards use this
technique to certify single element standards with high accuracy, low uncertainty,
and direct traceability to the NIST SRM 3100 series.
Figure 1 shows a typical Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for an Agilent spectroscopy CRM.
This CoA highlights some of the features of our CRMs that improve quality and productivity.
Agilent CRMs are manufactured in an ISO 9001, ISO Guide 34 facility and certified in an
ISO/IEC 17025 testing laboratory. The certified concentrations are reported as both
weight/volume (µg/mL) and weight/weight (µg/g) on the CoA.
Trace impurities are assayed using an Agilent ICP-MS and reported on the CoA for
ICP-OES/ICP-MS standards (trace impurities are not reported for the atomic absorption
standards because AA is a single element technique). The standards have a long shelf life,
up to 18 months, supported by long-term stability studies performed as part of the
requirements for Guide 34 accreditation.
Agilent AA, ICP-OES, and ICP-MS standards are made from high-purity raw materials,
high-purity acids, and 18-MΩ deionized water. They are packed in precleaned, high-purity
high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles before being shipped in poly-sealed bags with
tamper-evident seals.

1Salit, M. et al. Anal. Chem. 2001, 73, 4821-4829.

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WHY YOU NEED AGILENT CERTIFIED REFERENCE MATERIALS

The Improved Agilent Certificate of Analysis:

Discover why our standards are the highest quality in the industry

Intended use

Manufactured in Certified concentration(s)

an ISO 9001, ISO Guide reported (with
34 facility and certified uncertainty values in
in an ISO/IEC 17025 w/v and w/w)
testing laboratory
Assayed by high
Made from the highest performance ICP-OES,
purity raw materials a method developed
and solvents by NIST to assure
direct traceability
Agilent ICP-MS* used to the appropriate
to assay the impurities NIST 3100 Series of
single-element SRMs
Traceable to NIST
Method(s) used to
Instructions for proper determine certified
use and appropriate concentrations
conditions of storage
Actual concentration
Period of validity values reported for up
to 68 impurity elements
Date of release

Date of expiration
verified by short and
long-term stability
studies for all standards

*Impurities in wear metal, metallo-organic and biodiesel standards assayed using ICP-OES, XRF or other elemental analysis techniques

Figure 1. Certificate of Analysis for an Agilent CRM, depicting the additional levels of quality control that are applied during the manufacture of the spectroscopy CRM.

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 SINGLE ELEMENT STANDARDS

Single Element Standards

Agilent aqueous single element standards for AA are certified by high performance
ICP-OES (HP-ICP-OES), a technique developed by the National Institute of Standards
and Technology (NIST). NIST uses HP-ICP-OES to certify their SRM 3100 series of
spectrometric single element solution standards. NIST recommends that all standards
manufacturers use this technique to certify single element standards with high accuracy,
low uncertainty, and direct traceability of both the certified concentration and the
uncertainty to the NIST SRM 3100 series.
• Manufactured from high-purity raw materials
• Higher accuracy and lower uncertainty
• Comprehensive range
• Directly traceable to NIST Standard Reference Materials
• Packaged in precleaned HDPE bottles

1,000 µg/mL Single Element Standards for AA and MP-AES

Part No. Part No.
Description Matrix 100 mL 500 mL
Aluminum (Al) 5% HCI 5190-8256 5190-8257
Antimony (Sb) 30% HCI 5190-8258 5190-8259
Arsenic (As) 5% HNO3 5190-8260 5190-8261
Barium (Ba) 5% HNO3 5190-8262 5190-8263
Beryllium (Be) 5% HNO3 5190-8264 5190-8265
Bismuth (Bi) 5% HNO3 5190-8266 5190-8267
Boron (B) H2O 5190-8268 5190-8269
Cadmium (Cd) 5% HNO3 5190-8270 5190-8271
Calcium (Ca) 5% HNO3 5190-8272 5190-8273
Cesium (Ce) 5% HNO3 5190-8274
Chromium (Cr) 5% HCl 5190-8275 5190-8276
Cobalt (Co) 5% HNO3 5190-8277 5190-8278
Copper (Cu) 5% HNO3 5190-8279 5190-8280
Copper (Cu) standard, 5190-8280
Gold (Au) 20% HCl 5190-8282 5190-8283

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1,000 µg/mL Single Element Standards for AA and MP-AES

TIPS & TOOLS
Part No. Part No.
Store CRMs at controlled room Description Matrix 100 mL 500 mL
temperature per USP 35 (10.30.60). Indium (In) 5% HNO3 5190-8284
Do not freeze, heat, or expose to Iron (Fe) 5% HNO3 5190-8285 5190-8286
direct sunlight. Minimize exposure
Lead (Pb) 5% HNO3 5190-8287 5190-8288
to moisture or high humidity.
Lithium (Li) 5% HNO3 5190-8289 5190-8290
Magnesium (Mg) 5% HNO3 5190-8291 5190-8292
Manganese (Mn) 5% HNO3 5190-8293 5190-8294
Mercury (Hg) 5% HNO3 5190-8295 5190-8296
Molybdenum (Mo) 1% NH4OH 5190-8297
Nickel (Ni) 5% HNO3 5190-8298 5190-8299
Palladium (Pd) 20% HCl 5190-8300 5190-8301
Platinum (Pt) 20% HCl 5190-8302 5190-8303
Potassium (K) 5% HNO3 5190-8304 5190-8305
Selenium (Se) 5% HNO3 5190-8306 5190-8307
Silicon (Si) H2O 5190-8308
Silver (Ag) 5% HNO3 5190-8309 5190-8310
Sodium (Na) 5% HNO3 5190-8311 5190-8312
Strontium (Sr) 5% HNO3 5190-8313 5190-8314
Tellurium (Te) 5% HNO3 5190-8315
Thallium (Tl) 5% HNO3 5190-8316 5190-8317
Tin (Sn) 20% HCl 5190-8318 5190-8319
Titanium (Ti) H2O 5190-8320 5190-8321
Vanadium (V) 5% HNO3 5190-8323 5190-8324
Zinc (Zn) 5% HNO3 5190-8325 5190-8326
Zirconium (Zr) 5% HNO3 5190-8327

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1,000 µg/mL Single Element Standards

for ICP-OES and MP-AES
• Manufactured in an ISO 9001, ISO Guide 34 facility, and certified to ISO/IEC 17025
• Assayed by NIST HP-ICP-OES method and purity confirmed by ICP-MS
• Directly traceable to NIST Standard Reference Materials

1,000 µg/mL Single Element Standards for ICP-OES and MP-AES

TIPS & TOOLS
Part No. Part No.
The shelf life defines the time that Description Matrix 100 mL 500 mL
the standard can be stored without Aluminum (Al) 5% HNO3 5190-8242 5190-8243
undergoing physical or chemical Antimony (Sb) 1% HNO3, trace tartaric acid 5190-8244 5190-8245
change. The chemical stability and
Arsenic (As) 5% HNO3 5190-8246 5190-8247
transpiration losses (water loss)
Barium (Ba) 5% HNO3 5190-8248 5190-8249
determine shelf life.
Beryllium (Be) 5% HNO3 5190-8250 5190-8251
Replace standards well before the
expiry date to ensure accuracy Bismuth (Bi) 5% HNO3 5190-8252 5190-8253
and minimize contamination risks. Boron (B) H2O 5190-8254 5190-8255
Cadmium (Cd) 5% HNO3 5190-9414 5190-8328
Calcium (Ca) 5% HNO3 5190-8329 5190-8330
Cerium (Ce) 5% HNO3 5190-8331 5190-8332
Cesium (Cs) 5% HNO3 5190-8333 5190-8334
Chromium (Cr) 5% HNO3 5190-8344 5190-8345
Cobalt (Co) 5% HNO3 5190-8346 5190-8347
Copper (Cu) 5% HNO3 5190-8348 5190-8349
Dysprosium (Dy) 5% HNO3 5190-8350 5190-8351
Erbium (Er) 5% HNO3 5190-8237 5190-8238
Europium (Eu) 5% HNO3 5190-8239 5190-8240
Gadolinium (Gd) 5% HNO3 5190-8241 5190-8456
Gallium (Ga) 5% HNO3, 0.5% HCl 5190-8457 5190-8458
Germanium (Ge) 5% HNO3, trace HF 5190-8459 5190-8460
Gold (Au) 20% HCl 5190-8461 5190-8462
Hafnium (Hf) 5% HCl 5190-8463 5190-8464
Holmium (Ho) 5% HNO3 5190-8465 5190-8466

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SINGLE ELEMENT STANDARDS

1,000 µg/mL Single Element Standards for ICP-OES and MP-AES

TIPS & TOOLS
Part No. Part No.
When working with osmium, only mix Description Matrix 100 mL 500 mL
the standard with water and HCl. Indium (In) 5% HNO3 5190-8467 5190-8468
Do not use nitric acid. Nitric acid will Iridium (Ir) 20% HCl 5190-8469 5190-8470
slowly oxidize the Os to OsO4, which Iron (Fe) 5% HNO3 5190-8471 5190-8472
is volatile and very toxic.
Lanthanum (La) 5% HNO3 5190-8473 5190-8474
Lead (Pb) 5% HNO3 5190-8475 5190-8476
Lithium (Li) 5% HNO3 5190-8477 5190-8478
Lutetium (Lu) 5% HNO3 5190-8479 5190-8480
Magnesium (Mg) 5% HNO3 5190-8481 5190-8482
Manganese (Mn) 5% HNO3 5190-8483 5190-8484
Mercury (Hg) 5% HNO3 5190-8485 5190-8486
Molybdenum (Mb) 1% NH4OH 5190-8487 5190-8488
Neodymium (Nd) 5% HNO3 5190-8489 5190-8490
Nickel (Ni) 5% HNO3 5190-8491 5190-8492
Niobium (Nb) 2% HF 5190-8493 5190-8494
Osmium (Os) 20% HCl 5190-8495 5190-8496
Palladium (Pd) 5% HNO3 5190-8497 5190-8498
Phosphorus (P) 5% HNO3 5190-8499 5190-8500
Platinum (Pt) 20% HCl 5190-8501 5190-8502
Potassium (K) 5% HNO3 5190-8503 5190-8504
Praseodymium (Pr) 5% HNO3 5190-8505 5190-8506
Rhenium (Re) 5% HNO3 5190-8507 5190-8508
Rhodium (Rh) 20% HCl 5190-8509 5190-8510
Rubidium (Rb) 5% HNO3 5190-8511 5190-8512
Ruthenium (Ru) 20% HCl 5190-8513 5190-8514
Samarium (Sm) 5% HNO3 5190-8515 5190-8516
Scandium (Sc) 5% HNO3 5190-8517 5190-8518
Selenium (Se) 5% HNO3 5190-8519 5190-8520
Silicon (Si) H2O 5190-8521 5190-8522
Silver (Ag) 5% HNO3 5190-8523 5190-8524
Sodium (Na) 5% HNO3 5190-8525 5190-8526

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1,000 µg/mL Single Element Standards for ICP-OES and MP-AES

TIPS & TOOLS
Part No. Part No.
“Trace HF” refers to a small amount Description Matrix 100 mL 500 mL
of hydrofluoric acid (HF) added to Strontium (Sr) 5% HNO3 5190-8527 5190-8528
stabilize some elements that require it. Sulfur (S) H2O 5190-8529 5190-8530
Concentrations are usually below
Tantalum (Ta) 2% HF 5190-8531 5190-8532
0.5%. “F-” refers to fluoride as part of
Tellurium (Te) 30% HCl 5190-8533 5190-8534
a raw material compound. These have
F- at similarly low, dilute levels with no Terbium (Tb) 5% HNO3 5190-8535 5190-8536
additional fluoride added. Thallium (Tl) 5% HNO3 5190-8537 5190-8538
Thorium (Th) 5% HNO3 5190-8539 5190-8540
Thulium (Tm) 5% HNO3 5190-8541 5190-8542
Tin (Sn) 20% HCl 5190-8543 5190-8544
Titanium (Ti) H2O 5190-8545 5190-8546
Tungsten (W) 5% HNO3, trace HF 5190-8547 5190-8548
Uranium (U) 5% HNO3 5190-8549 5190-8550
Vanadium (V) 5% HNO3 5190-8551 5190-8552
Ytterbium (Yb) 5% HNO3 5190-8553 5190-8554
Yttrium (Y) 5% HNO3 5190-8555 5190-8556
Zinc (Zn) 5% HNO3 5190-8557 5190-8558
Zirconium (Zr) 5% HCl 5190-8559 5190-8560

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10,000 µg/mL Single Element Standards

for ICP-OES and MP-AES
• Manufactured in an ISO 9001, ISO Guide 34 facility, and certified to ISO/IEC 17025
• Assayed by NIST HP-ICP-OES method and purity confirmed by ICP-MS

10,000 µg/mL Single Element Standards for ICP-OES and MP-AES

TIPS & TOOLS
Part No. Part No.
“Matrix matching” of major sample Description Matrix 100 mL 500 mL
components can be valuable with Aluminum (Al) 5% HNO3 5190-8352 5190-8353
many spectrometric techniques. Antimony (Sb) 1% HNO3, 1% tartaric acid 5190-8354 5190-8355
Our 1% (10,000 µg/mL) standards
Arsenic (As) 5% HNO3 5190-8356 5190-8357
work well as stock materials for
Barium (Ba) 5% HNO3 5190-8358 5190-8359
matrix matching.
Beryllium (Be) 5% HNO3 5190-8360 5190-8361
Bismuth (Bi) 5% HNO3 5190-8362 5190-8363
Boron (B) 1% NH4OH 5190-8364 5190-8365
Cadmium (Cd) 5% HNO3 5190-8366 5190-8367
Calcium (Ca) 5% HNO3 5190-8368 5190-8369
Cerium (Ce) 5% HNO3 5190-8370 5190-8371
Cesium (Cs) 5% HNO3 5190-8372 5190-8373
Chromium (Cr) 5% HNO3 5190-8374 5190-8375
Cobalt (Co) 5% HNO3 5190-8376 5190-8377
Copper (Cu) 5% HNO3 5190-8378 5190-8379
Dysprosium (Dy) 5% HNO3 5190-8380 5190-8381
Erbium (Er) 5% HNO3 5190-8382 5190-8383
Europium (Eu) 5% HNO3 5190-8384 5190-8385
Gadolinium (Gd) 5% HNO3 5190-8386 5190-8387
Gallium (Ga) 5% HNO3, 0.5% HCl 5190-8388 5190-8389
Germanium (Ge) 5% HNO3, trace HF 5190-8390 5190-8391
Gold (Au) 20% HCl 5190-8392 5190-8393

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10,000 µg/mL Single Element Standards for ICP-OES and MP-AES

TIPS & TOOLS
Part No. Part No.
Minimize blockage in the sample Description Matrix 100 mL 500 mL
introduction system by ensuring Hafnium (Hf) 5% HCl 5190-8394 5190-8395
sample digestion is complete Holmium (Ho) 5% HNO3 5190-8396 5190-8397
and checking there are no particles
Indium (In) 5% HNO3 5190-8398 5190-8399
in solution. Filter or centrifuge
Iridium (Ir) 20% HCl 5190-8400 5190-8401
if necessary.
Iron (Fe) 5% HNO3 5190-8402 5190-8403
Lanthanum (La) 5% HNO3 5190-8404 5190-8405
Lead (Pb) 5% HNO3 5190-8406 5190-8407
Lithium (Li) 5% HNO3 5190-8408 5190-8409
Lutetium (Lu) 5% HNO3 5190-8410 5190-8411
Magnesium (Mg) 5% HNO3 5190-8412 5190-8413
Manganese (Mn) 5% HNO3 5190-8414 5190-8415
Mercury (Hg) 5% HNO3 5190-8416 5190-8417
Molybdenum (Mb) 1% NH4OH 5190-8418 5190-8419
Neodymium (Nd) 5% HNO3 5190-8420 5190-8421
Nickel (Ni) 5% HNO3 5190-8422 5190-8423
Niobium (Nb) 2% HF 5190-8424 5190-8425
Palladium (Pd) 10% HNO3 5190-8426 5190-8427
Phosphorus (P) 5% HNO3 5190-8428 5190-8429
Platinum (Pt) 20% HCl 5190-8430 5190-8431
Potassium (K) 5% HNO3 5190-8432 5190-8433
Praseodymium (Pr) 5% HNO3 5190-8434 5190-8435
Rhenium (Re) 5% HNO3 5190-8436 5190-8437
Rhodium (Rh) 20% HCl 5190-8438 5190-8439
Rubidium (Rb) 5% HNO3 5190-8440 5190-8441
Ruthenium (Ru) 20% HCl 5190-8442 5190-8443

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10,000 µg/mL Single Element Standards for ICP-OES and MP-AES

TIPS & TOOLS
Part No. Part No.
If you need to prepare your standards Description Matrix 100 mL 500 mL
in an HCl matrix, remember silver Samarium (Sm) 5% HNO3 5190-8444 5190-8445
is stable in HCl up to 100 mg/L. Scandium (Sc) 5% HNO3 5190-8446 5190-8447
To prepare solutions in HCl, add Ag Selenium (Se) 5% HNO3 5190-8448 5190-8449
concentrate to concentrated HCl to
Silicon (Si) H2O 5190-8450 5190-8451
effect complexation, then bring to
volume with dilute HCl. Silver (Ag) 5% HNO3 5190-8452 5190-8453
Sodium (Na) 5% HNO3 5190-8454 5190-8206
Strontium (Sr) 5% HNO3 5190-8207 5190-8208
Sulfur (S) H2O 5190-8209 5190-8210
Tantalum (Ta) 2% HF 5190-8211 5190-8212
Tellurium (Te) 30% HCl 5190-8213 5190-8214
Terbium (Tb) 5% HNO3 5190-8215 5190-8216
Thallium (Tl) 5% HNO3 5190-8217 5190-8218
Thulium (Tm) 5% HNO3 5190-8219 5190-8220
Tin (Sn) 20% HCl 5190-8221 5190-8222
Titanium (Ti) 5% HNO3, trace HF 5190-8223
Titanium (Ti) H2O 5190-8224 5190-8225
Tungsten (W) 5% HNO3, trace HF 5190-8226 5190-8227
Vanadium (V) 5% HNO3 5190-8228 5190-8229
Ytterbium (Yb) 5% HNO3 5190-8230 5190-8231
Yttrium (Y) 5% HNO3 5190-8232 5190-8233
Zinc (Zn) 5% HNO3 5190-8234 5190-8235
Zirconium (Zr) 5% HNO3 5190-8236

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10 and 100 µg/mL Single Element Standards

for ICP-OES and ICP-MS
• Directly traceable to NIST Standard Reference Materials
• Convenient concentrations for sample dilution to working solutions
• Use as the stock blend for automated addition of internal standards

10 and 100 µg/mL Single Element Standards for ICP-OES and ICP-MS
Supplied in 100 mL bottles
Description Matrix Part No.
Bismuth (Bi), 10 µg/mL 2% HNO3 8500-6936
Cobalt (Co), 10 µg/mL 2% HNO3 8500-6947
Gold (Au), 100 µg/mL 2% HCl 8500-7000
Indium (In), 10 µg/mL 2% HNO3 8500-6946
Mercury (Hg), 10 µg/mL 5% HNO3 8500-6941
Rhodium (Rh), 10 µg/mL 2% HCl 8500-6945

TIPS & TOOLS 10 µg/mL Single Element Standards for ICP-MS

Ideal for ICP-MS, GFAA or other trace • Purity confirmed by ICP-MS; trace impurities reported on CoA
level elemental techniques • Packed in acid-leached, triple-rinsed HDPE bottles and shipped in poly-sealed bags
• Directly traceable to NIST Standard Reference Materials

10 µg/mL Single Element Standards for ICP-MS

Supplied in 100 mL bottles
Description Matrix Part No.
Aluminum (Al) 5% HNO3 5190-8561
Antimony (Sb) 1% HNO3, trace tartaric acid 5190-8562
Arsenic (As) 2% HNO3 5190-8563

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SINGLE ELEMENT STANDARDS

10 µg/mL Single Element Standards for ICP-MS

TIPS & TOOLS
Supplied in 100 mL bottles
Use balances, not pipettes, for diluting
Description Matrix Part No.
Try to dilute on a weight/weight Barium (Ba) 2% HNO3 5190-8564
basis using calibrated balances;
Beryllium (Be) 2% HNO3 5190-8565
the uncertainty of a balance is much
lower than a pipette. Boron (B) H2O 5190-8566
Cadmium (Cd) 2% HNO3 5190-8567
Chromium (Cr) 2% HNO3 5190-8568
Copper (Cu) 2% HNO3 5190-8569
Iridium (Ir) 2% HCl 5190-8570
Lead (Pb) 2% HNO3 5190-8571
Lithium (Li) 2% HNO3 5190-8572
Lutetium (Lu) 2% HNO3 5190-8573
Manganese (Mn) 2% HNO3 5190-8574
Mercury (Hg) 5% HNO3 5190-8575
Nickel (Ni) 2% HNO3 5190-8576
Platinum (Pt) 5% HCl 5190-8577
Scandium (Sc) 2% HNO3 5190-8578
Selenium (Se) 2% HNO3 5190-8579
Silver (Ag) 2% HNO3 5190-8580
Strontium (Sr) 2% HNO3 5190-8581
Terbium (Tb) 2% HNO3 5190-8582
Tin (Sn) 5% HCl 5190-8583
Uranium (U) 2% HNO3 5190-8584
Vanadium (V) 5% HNO3 5190-8585
Yttrium (Y) 2% HNO3 5190-8586
Zinc (Zn) 2% HNO3 5190-8587

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 MATRIX MODIFIERS AND BUFFERS FOR AA

Matrix Modifiers and Buffers for AA

• Certified in an ISO/IEC 17025 testing laboratory by HP-ICP-OES
• Directly traceable to NIST Standard Reference Materials

Matrix Modifiers for Graphite Furnace AA

TIPS & TOOLS
Supplied in 100 mL bottles
To determine the mass of matrix
Description Matrix Part No.
modifier added to the furnace,
Palladium nitrate 5% HNO3 5190-8335
multiply the concentration of the
Contains 0.1% Pd
modifier by 0.005 for 5 µL aliquots
or 0.02 for 20 µL aliquots. Palladium nitrate 5% HNO3 190024300
Contains 2,000 µg/mL Pd
Palladium nitrate 10% HNO3 5190-8336
Contains 1% Pd
Ammonium phosphate 2% HNO3 5190-8337
Contains 10% NH4H2PO4
Ammonium phosphate H2O 190024100
Contains 40% NH4H2PO4
Magnesium nitrate 2% HNO3 5190-8338
Contains 1% Mg(NO3)2
Nickel nitrate 2% HNO3 5190-8339
Contains 1% Ni(NO3)2
Nickel nitrate 5% HNO3 190024200
Palladium nitrate, 190024300 Contains 5,000 µg/mL Ni
Mixed palladium nitrate/magnesium nitrate 2% HNO3 5190-8340
Contains 750 µg/mL Pd, 500 µg/mL Mg
Mixed palladium nitrate/magnesium nitrate 2% HNO3 5190-8341
Contains 1,000 µg/mL Pd, 600 µg/mL Mg
Mixed, ammonium phosphate/magnesium nitrate 2% HNO3 5190-8342
Contains 10 µg/mL ammonium phosphate, 600 µg/mL Mg
Ammonium nitrate 2% HNO3 190024000
Contains 5% NH4NO3
Triton X-100 surfactant CP3418

Mixed palladium nitrate/magnesium nitrate, 5190-8340

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Buffers/Ionization Suppressant for Flame AA

Supplied in 500 mL bottles
Description Matrix Part No.
Cesium buffer solution 5% HNO3 190064500
Contains 1% 10,000 µg/mL Cs
Lanthanum buffer solution 5% HNO3 8200206901
Contains 10% 100,000 µg/mL La
Potassium buffer solution 5% HNO3 8200206801
Contains 10% 100,000 µg/mL K
Strontium buffer solution 5% HNO3 8200207001
Cesium buffer solution – 1%, 190064500 Contains 10% 100,000 µg/mL Sr
Cesium nitrate ionization buffer 5% HNO3 5190-8343
Contains 1% Cs (from carbonate)

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 MULTI-ELEMENT STANDARDS

Multi-Element Standards
Multi-Element Standards for ICP-OES, MP-AES,
and ICP-MS
• General environmental spiking solutions
TIPS & TOOLS
• QC check samples for water and trace metals
As a rule, the total concentration of all • Use for international environmental standards
elements (metals) in a multi-element
mixture should be kept below Multi-Element Calibration Standards for ICP-OES & MP-AES
20,000 µg/mL (2%).
Supplied in 125 mL bottles
Description Matrix Part No.
Calibration mix 1 2% HNO3 + 0.5% HF 6610030500
Contains 100 µg/mL Sb, Mo, Sn, Tl
Calibration mix 2 5% HNO3 6610030600
Contains 100 µg/mL Ag, Al, As, Ba, Be, Cd,
Co, Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb, Se, Tl, Th, U, V, Zn
Calibration mix majors 5% HNO3 6610030700
Contains 500 µg/mL Ca, Fe, K, Mg, Na

Multi-Element Calibration Standards for ICP-MS

Description Matrix Part No.
Multi-element calibration standard-1, 100 mL 5% HNO3 8500-6944
Contains 10 µg/mL Ce, Dy, Er, Eu, Gd, Ho,
La, Lu, Nd, Pr, Sc, Sm, Tb, Th, Tm, Y, Yb
Multi-element calibration standard-2A, 2 x 100 mL 5% HNO3 8500-6940
Bottle 1 contains 10 µg/mL Ag, Al, As, Ba, Be, Ca,
Cd, Co, Cr, Cs, Cu, Fe, Ga, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni,
Pb, Rb, Se, Sr, Tl, U, V, Zn
Bottle 2 contains 10 µg/mL Hg
Multi-element calibration standard-3, 100 mL 10% HCI/1% HNO3 8500-6948
Contains 10 µg/mL Sb, Au, Hf, Ir, Pd, Pt, Rh, Ru, Te, Sn
Multi-Element Calibration Standard-4, 100 mL H2O, trace HF 8500-6942
Contains 10 µg/mL B, Ge, Mo,
Nb, P, Re, S, Si, Ta, Ti, W, Zr

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MULTI-ELEMENT STANDARDS FOR ICP-OES AND ICP-MS

Environmental Standards for ICP-MS

TIPS & TOOLS
Supplied in 100 mL bottles
Don’t underestimate the importance
Description Matrix Part No.
of good mixing when preparing
Environmental calibration standard 10% HNO3 5183-4688
standards. A simple swirl is not
Contains 1,000 µg/mL Fe, K, Ca, Na, Mg,
enough. Make a habit of inverting and 10 µg/mL Ag, Al, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu,
shaking the container several times. Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Sb, Se, Tl, V, Zn, Th, U
Initial calibration verification standard 5% HNO3 5183-4682
Contains 1,000 µg/mL Fe, K, Ca, Na, Mg, Sr,
10 µg/mL Ag, Al, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu,
Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Sb, Se, Tl, V, Zn, Th, U
Internal standard mix 10% HNO3 5188-6525
Contains 100 µg/mL 6Li, Sc, Ge, Rh, In, Tb, Lu, Bi
Internal standard mix 5-10% HNO3 5183-4681
Contains 10 µg/mL 6Li, Sc, Ge, Y, In, Tb, Bi
Environmental spike mix 5% HNO3 5183-4687
Contains 1,000 µg/mL Fe, K, Ca, Na, Mg,
100 µg/mL Ag, Al, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Co, Cr,
Cu, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Sb, Se, Tl, V, Zn, U

Semi-Quant Standards for ICP-MS

Supplied in 100 mL bottles
Description Matrix Part No.
ICP-MS semi-quant standard I 40% aqua regia 5190-8594
Contains 10 µg/mL Ag, Al, As, Ba, Bi, Ca, Cd, Ce,
Dy, Er, Eu, Ga, Gd, Ho, La, Lu, Mg, Na, Nd, P, Pb,
Pr, Rb, Sc, Se, Sm, Sr, Tb, Th, Tl, Tm, U, Y, Yb
ICP-MS semi-quant standard II 40% aqua regia, trace HF 5190-8595
Contains 10 µg/mL Au, B, Be, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ge,
Hf, Ir, K, Li, Mn, Mo, Nb, Ni, Os, Pd, Pt, Re, Rh,
Ru, Sb, Si, Sn, Ta, Te, Ti, V, W, Zn, Zr
ICP-MS semi-quant standard I, 5190-8594

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Environmental Standards for ICP-OES

Supplied in 500 mL bottles
Description Application Part No.
INTF-A quality control standard Interference check standard, for preparation 190064800
Contains 5,000 µg/mL Al, Ca, Mg, 2,000 µg/mL Fe of US EPA CLP standards ICSA and ICSAB
ICV-7 quality control standard Initial/continuing calibration verification standard, 190064900
Contains 5,000 µg/mL Ca, Mg, K, Na, 200 µg/mL Al, Ba, 100 µg/mL Fe, for US EPA CLP analyses
60 µg/mL Sb, 50 µg/mL Co, V, 40 µg/mL Ni, 25 µg/mL Cu, 20 µg/mL Zn,
15 µg/mL Mn, 10 µg/mL As, Cr, Ag, Tl, 5 µg/mL Be, Cd, Pb, Se
QCSTD-27 quality control standard Quality control standard, 190065000
Contains 100 µg/mL Al, Sb, As, Ba, Be, B, Cd, Ca, Cr, Co, Cu, Fe, Pb, Mg, Mn, for environmental analyses
Mo, Ni, K, Se, Si, Ag, Sr, Na, Tl, Ti, V, Zn
ANALT-B quality control standard Interference check standard, for preparation 190065100
Contains 100 µg/mL Cd, Ni, Pb, Ag, Zn, 50 µg/mL Ba, Be, Co, Cr, Cu, Mn, V of US EPA CLP standard ICSAB

Initial Calibration Verification Standards

Similar to
Volume PerkinElmer
Description Matrix (mL) Part No. Part No.
Alternate trace metal drinking pollution and wastewater standards I 2% HNO3 100 N9300214 5190-9406
for ICP and AA
Contains 20 µg/mL Al, Fe, V, 10 µg/mL Co, Cu, Mn, Ni, Zn,
5 µg/mL Sb, Be, Tl
Alternate trace metal drinking pollution and wastewater standards II 2% HNO3 100 N9300215 5190-9407
for ICP and AA
Contains 500 µg/mL Ca, Na, 100 µg/mL Mg, K
Initial calibration verification for ICP, AA, or GFAA 5% HNO3, trace tartaric acid 500 N9300224 5190-9408
Contains 500 µg/mL Ca, K, Mg, Na, 200 µg/mL Al, Ba, 100 µg/mL Fe,
60 µg/mL Sb, 50 µg/mL Co, V, 40 µg/mL Ni, 25 µg/mL Cu, 20 µg/mL Zn,
15 µg/mL Mn, 10 µg/mL Ag, As, Cr, Tl, 5 µg/mL Be, Cd, Se, 3 µg/mL Pb

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MULTI-ELEMENT STANDARDS FOR ICP-OES AND ICP-MS

EPA Method Standards

• Formulated for EPA methods 6010 and CLP for ICP-OES
• Use for CLP interference checks – ICS
• Supplied with safety data sheet and CoA for complete assurance

EPA Method Standards

Volume Similar to PerkinElmer
Description Matrix (mL) Part No. Part No.
ICS interference A for EPA 200.7 20% HCI 500 5190-8599
Contains 5,000 µg/mL Al, Ca, Mg, 2,000 µg/mL Fe
CLP instrument calibration solution 1 5% HNO3 125 N9300218 5190-9409
Contains 5,000 µg/mL Ca, Mg, K, Na
CLP instrument calibration mix 4 5% HNO3 125 N9300221 5190-9412
Contains 100 µg/mL As, Tl, 50 µg/mL Cd, Se, 30 µg/mL Pb

Interference Check Mixes

Supplied in 100 mL bottles
Description Matrix Part No.
6020 Interference check solution A 5% HNO3, trace HF 5188-6526
Contains 20,000 µg/mL Cl, 3,000 µg/mL Ca,
2,500 µg/mL Fe, Na, 2,000 µg/mL C,
1,000 µg/mL Al, Mg, P, K, S, 20 µg/mL Ti, Mo
6020 Interference check solution B 5% HNO3 5188-6527
Contains 20 µg/mL Cr, Co, Cu, Mn, Ni, V,
10 µg/mL As, Cd, Se, Zn, 5 µg/mL Ag

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 WEAR METAL AND METALLO-ORGANIC STANDARDS

Wear Metal and Metallo-organic Standards

• Highest quality metallo-organic mixes in the industry manufactured in accordance
TIPS & TOOLS
with the requirements of ISO Guide 34 and ISO 17025
Thorough mixing is especially • Accuracy ensured by quality testing with NIST Standard Reference Materials
important when using oil-based • CoA shows certified, not nominal, concentrations
standards. Due to their viscosity they • For use in blending and preparation of calibration standards for spectrometric analysis
are difficult to homogenize. For best of metals in hydrocarbon/petrochemical samples
results, always mix the standard by
vigorously shaking the container for
Wear Metal and Metallo-organic Standards
at least a few minutes. Alternately,
shake the container and sonicate 100 g
the standard in an ultrasonic bath Nominal Conc.
for a few minutes. Description (µg/g) Matrix Part No.
A21 Wear metal standards 100 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 5190-8603
Contains Ag, Al, B, Ba, Ca, 300 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 5190-8604
Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn, Mo,
Na, Ni, P, Pb, Si, Sn, Ti, V, Zn 500 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 5190-8605
900 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 5190-8706
A21+K Wear metal standards 100 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 5190-8710
Contains all A21 elements plus K 300 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 5190-8711
500 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 5190-8712
900 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 5190-8713

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WEAR METAL AND METALLO-ORGANIC STANDARDS

Single Element Oil Standards

• Highest quality metallo-organic mixes in Single Element Standards in Hydrocarbon Oil
the industry manufactured in accordance
50 g
with the requirements of ISO Guide 34
Description Matrix Conc. (µg/g) Part No.
and ISO 17025
Aluminum (Al) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8731
• Accuracy ensured by quality testing with
NIST Standard Reference Materials 5,000 5190-8732
• CoA includes trace metal concentrations Antimony (Sb) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8733
confirmed by ICP-OES 5,000 5190-8734
Arsenic (As) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8735
Barium (Ba) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8736
TIPS & TOOLS
5,000 5190-8737
Many of these compounds are Beryllium (Be) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8738
sulfonate-based, and therefore
Bismuth (Bi) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8739
contain high levels of sulfur.
If absence of sulfur is important Boron (B) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8740
for your application, use 5,000 5190-8741
sulfur-free standards. Cadmium (Cd) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8742
5,000 5190-8743
Calcium (Ca) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8744
5,000 5190-8745
Cerium (Ce) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8746
5,000 5190-8747
Chromium (Cr) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8748
5,000 5190-8749
Cobalt (Co) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8750
5,000 5190-8751
Copper (Cu) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8752
5,000 5190-8753
Iron (Fe) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8754
5,000 5190-8755
Lanthanum (La) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8756
5,000 5190-8757
Lead (Pb) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8758
5,000 5190-8759
Lithium (Li) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8760
5,000 5190-8761
Magnesium (Mg) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8762
5,000 5190-8763

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Single Element Standards in Hydrocarbon Oil

TIPS & TOOLS
50 g
Store metallo-organic standards in a
Description Matrix Conc. (µg/g) Part No.
cool, dry place away from moisture.
Manganese (Mn) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8764
5,000 5190-8765
Mercury (Hg) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8766
Molybdenum (Mo) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8767
5,000 5190-8768
Nickel (Ni) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8769
5,000 5190-8770
Phosphorus (P) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8771
5,000 5190-8772
Potassium (K) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8773
5,000 5190-8774
Scandium (Sc) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8775
Selenium (Se) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8776
Silicon (Si) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8777
5,000 5190-8778
Silver (Ag) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8779
5,000 5190-8780
Sodium (Na) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8781
5,000 5190-8782
Strontium (Sr) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8783
Sulfur (S) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8784
5,000 5190-8785
Thallium (Tl) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8786
Tin (Sn) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8787
5,000 5190-8788
Titanium (Ti) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8789
5,000 5190-8790
Tungsten (W) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8791
5,000 5190-8792
Vanadium (V) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8793
5,000 5190-8794
Yttrium (Y) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8795
5,000 5190-8796
Zinc (Zn) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8797
5,000 5190-8798
Zirconium (Zr) 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 1,000 5190-8799
5,000 5190-8800

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Base Oil and Solvents

• Highest quality metallo-organic mixes in the industry manufactured in accordance with
the requirements of ISO Guide 34 and ISO 17025
• Traceable to NIST SRM 1085b to ensure the highest accuracy
• CoA includes trace metal concentrations confirmed by ICP-OES
• For use in blending and preparation of calibration standards for spectrometric analysis
of metals in hydrocarbon/petrochemical samples

Base Oil and Solvents

Description Matrix Quantity Part No.
Base mineral oil, <1 µg/g 75 cSt mineral oil 500 mL 5190-8715
Used for blending and preparation of calibration standards for spectrometric analysis of metals 1/2 gal 5190-8716
in hydrocarbon/petrochemical samples.
A-solv solvent Proprietary solvent 1 gal 5190-8717
Used for diluting metallo-organic standards, oils and other organic solutions when preparing
for spectrometric analysis of metals in hydrocarbon/petrochemical samples. Use as a matrix
blank and as a diluent.
Biodiesel blank B100 biodiesel 100 mL 5190-8718
Excellent matrix match for almost all biodiesel fuels. Use as calibration blanks for analysis 500 mL 5190-8719
of metals or sulfur in biodiesel

Internal Standard for Oil Analysis

• Corrects for wide variations in sample viscosity or oil composition
• Easy to use when added to the diluent prior to sample preparation

Internal Standard for Oil Analysis

200 g
Description Matrix Part No.
Cobalt internal standard Hydrocarbon oil 5190-8714
Contains 5,000 µg/g Co

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Proof of Equivalency
We demonstrated the quality of Agilent Wear Metal and Metallo-organic Standards
standards by comparing them with
industry-leading Conostan metallo-organic
multi-element oil and biodiesel standards.
Conostan standards are the benchmark
standard for metallo-organic analysis for
customers performing wear metal analysis
in lubricating oils and biodiesel.
The analyses were performed on an
Agilent 5100 ICP-OES in radial view.
The signal graphics in Figures 2, 3, and 4
reveal an excellent match between the
wear metal standards from Agilent and 588.80 588.85 588.90 588.95 589.00 589.05 589.10 589.15
Conostan. We analyzed phosphorus, Wavelength (nm)
sodium, and boron because the industry
Blank Agilent Conostan
regards these elements as more difficult
to measure. There were no differences in
Figure 2. Comparison of Agilent and Conostan wear metal standards for 50 µg/g sodium in hydrocarbon oil at
matrix background or response when 588.995 nm. Na is an element prone to contamination. The traces are identical, demonstrating excellent agreement
comparing Agilent A21+K and Conostan (Agilent p/n 5190-8712).
S21+K wear metal standards. In addition,
there is no significant change in the
emission spectrum on either side of the
analytical wavelength. This baseline
indicates that the standard is free of
unwanted components that would increase
the background. The traces in Figures 2,
3, and 4 confirm that the Agilent standard
is “clean” and analytically equivalent to the
Conostan standard.

214.881 214.891 214.901 214.911 214.921 214.931 214.941

Blank Agilent Conostan

Figure 3. Comparison of Agilent and Conostan wear metal standards for 50 µg/g phosphorus in hydrocarbon oil at
214.914 nm. The traces are virtually identical, demonstrating excellent agreement (Agilent p/n 5190-8712).

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From Standards
to Services Single Element Oil Standards
With their virtually identical performance,
Agilent standards are excellent alternatives
to Conostan standards. What’s more,
Agilent offers the instrument consumables,
parts, and services you need to gain
maximum advantage from our extensive
standards portfolio.

249.637 249.647 249.657 249.667 249.677 249.687 249.697 249.707 249.717

Wavelength (nm)

Blank Agilent Conostan

370841 370075

350000

300000
Intensity (c/s)

250000

200000

150000

100000

50000

0
100 µg/g

Agilent Conostan

Figure 4. Boron is reputed to be difficult to quantify due to its instability in hydrocarbon matrices. A comparison of
Agilent and Conostan single element 100 µg/g standards for boron at 249.679 nm shows nearly identical traces with
no differences in matrix background. The measured signal intensity is also comparable, confirming again that the
Agilent standard is “clean” and equivalent to the Conostan standard (Agilent p/n 5190-8740).

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 BIODIESEL STANDARDS

Biodiesel Standards
Metals in Biodiesel Standards
• Formulated specifically for analysis of metals in biodiesel fuel to ASTM D6751 & EN14214
• Matrix is 100% biodiesel to eliminate matrix variations
• Made from soybean oil, which is an excellent matrix match for most biodiesels

Metals in Biodiesel Standards

Description Matrix Conc. (µg/g) Part No.
Metals additives standard, MA5 75 cSt hydrocarbon oil 900 5190-8720
Contains Ba, Ca, Mg, P, Zn
Metals in biodiesel standard B100 biodiesel 5 5190-8721
Contains Ca, K, Mg, Na, P 10 5190-8722
20 5190-8723

Sulfur in Biodiesel Standards

• Formulated specifically for analysis of sulfur in biodiesel fuel
to ASTM D2622, D4294, D5453, D6751 and others
• Matrix is 100% biodiesel to eliminate matrix variations
• Made from soybean oil, which is an excellent matrix match for most biodiesels

Sulfur in Biodiesel Standards

Supplied in 100 mL bottles
Description Matrix Conc. (µg/g) Part No.
Sulfur in biodiesel standard B100 biodiesel 10 5190-8724
Contains S 15 5190-8725
20 5190-8726
25 5190-8727
50 5190-8728
100 5190-8729
500 5190-8730

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Proof of Equivalency
We demonstrated the quality of Agilent Biodiesel Standards
biodiesel standards by comparison with
industry-leading Conostan biodiesel 35000

standards. The signal graphics in Figures

5, 6, and 7 reveal an excellent match 30000
between the biodiesel standards from
Agilent and Conostan. We analyzed
25000
phosphorus, sulfur, and potassium because
the industry regards these elements as
more difficult to measure in biodiesel. 20000

The signal graphics for the Agilent and

Conostan standards are virtually identical 15000
for the nominated elements. In addition,
there is no significant change in the
10000
emission spectrum on either side of the 766.234 766.334 766.434 766.534 766.634 766.734
analytical wavelength. This baseline
Blank Agilent Conostan B100
indicates that the standard is free of
unwanted components that would
Figure 5. Comparison of Agilent and Conostan Biodiesel B100 standards for potassium at 2 µg/g (766.491 nm)
increase the background. The traces shows nearly identical traces (Agilent p/n 5190-8723).
in Figures 5, 6, and 7 confirm that
the Agilent standard is “clean” and
equivalent to the Conostan standard. 9000

8000

7000

6000

5000

4000

3000
213.581 213.591 213.601 213.611 213.621 213.631 213.641 213.651

Blank Agilent Conostan B100

Figure 6. Comparison of Agilent and Conostan Biodiesel B100 standards for phosphorus at 2 µg/g (213.618 nm)
demonstrates excellent agreement (Agilent p/n 5190-8723).

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Sulfur in Biodiesel Standards

4500

3500

2500

1500

500
182.532 182.542 182.552 182.562 182.572 182.582
Blank Agilent Conostan B100

Figure 7. Comparison of Agilent and Conostan Biodiesel B100 standards for sulfur at 50 µg/g (182.562 nm) shows
nearly identical traces (Agilent p/n 5190-8730).

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AGILENT ICP-OES AND MP-AES INSTRUMENT STANDARDS

Agilent ICP-OES and MP-AES

Instrument Standards
Wavelength Calibration Solutions for ICP-OES and MP-AES
Supplied in 500 mL bottles
Description Matrix Part No.
Wavelength calibration concentrate 5% HNO3 6610030000
for ICP-OES and MP-AES
Contains 50 µg/mL Al, As, Ba, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu,
Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Se, Sr, Zn, 500 µg/mL K
Dilute 10 times prior to use
Wavelength calibration solution 5% HNO3 6610030100
for ICP-OES and MP-AES
Contains 5 µg/mL Al, As, Ba, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu,
Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Se, Sr, Zn, 50 µg/mL K
Ready to use
Wavelength calibration solution
Calibration blank solution Pure ASTM Type 1A water 5190-7001
for ICP-OES and MP-AES, 6610030100
for ICP-OES and MP-AES: 500 mL 0 mg/L with 5% HNO3
Suitable for use as a calibration blank or for
dilution of the wavelength calibration concentrate.
Ready to use

Internal Standard/Ionization Suppressant

Supplied in 125 mL bottles
Description Matrix Part No.
ICP internal standard 5% HNO3 6610030400
Contains 100 µg/mL 6Li, Sc, Y, In, Tb, Bi

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Agilent ICP-MS Instrument Standards

Installation and Checkout Standards
TIPS & TOOLS
Description Part No.
When using ICP-MS, don’t include an ICP-MS checkout solutions for 7700/7900/8800 series and 7500 ce/cx/cs system 5185-5850
internal standard in the unknown or installation kit
spike mix. Contains tuning solution, dual mode (1), dual mode (2), wash,
and water blank solutions
ICP-MS checkout solutions for 7500s system installation kit 5184-3564
Contains tuning solution, dual mode (1), dual mode (2), abundance sensitivity (1),
abundance sensitivity (2), detection limit solution, high sensitivity tune, wash,
and water blank solutions
ICP-MS checkout solutions for 7500a/i/c system installation kit 5184-3565
Contains tuning solution, dual mode (1), dual mode (2), wash,
and water blank solutions

Aqueous Internal Standards

• Made of pure materials and free of contaminating elements
• Convenient concentrations for sample dilution to working solutions
• Use as the stock blend for automated addition of internal standards

Aqueous Internal Standards

Supplied in 100 mL bottles
Description Matrix Part No.
Aqueous internal standard, 10 µg/mL iridium (Ir) 2% HCl 5190-8588
Aqueous internal standard, 10 µg/mL lithium (6Li) 2% HNO3 5190-8589
Aqueous internal standard, 10 µg/mL terbium (Tb) 2% HNO3 5190-8590
Aqueous internal standard, 10 µg/mL lutetium (Lu) 2% HNO3 5190-8591
Aqueous internal standard, 10 µg/mL germanium (Ge) 2% HNO3, trace HF 5190-8592

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Multi-Element Internal Standard

Supplied in 100 mL bottles
Description Matrix Part No.
Multi-element internal standard (mix 4) 2% HNO3, trace HF 5190-8593
Contains 50 µg/mL 6Li, Sc, 25 µg/mL Ge, Te,
10 µg/mL Bi, In, Tb

Tuning Solutions
Description Matrix Part No.
PA tuning solution kit, 2 x 100 mL Tuning 1: 5% HNO3 5188-6524
Tuning 1 contains 20 µg/mL Zn, Be, Cd, As,
10 µg/mL Ni, Pb, Mg, 5 µg/mL Tl, Na, Al, U,
Cu, Th, Ba, Co, Sr, V, Cr, Mn, 6Li, Sc, In, Lu, Bi,
2.5 µg/mL Y, Yb
Tuning 2 contains 10 µg/mL Mo, Sb, Sn, Ge, Tuning 2: 10% HCl/1%
Ru, Pd, 5 µg/mL Ti, Ir HNO3, trace HF
Stock tuning solution, 100 mL 2% HNO3 5188-6564
Contains 10 µg/mL Li, Y, Ce, Tl, Co
Stock tuning solution, 5188-6564 Stock tuning solution, 100 mL 2% HNO3 5190-0465
Contains 10 µg/mL Li, Mg, Y, Ce, Tl, Co
Tuning solution, 2 x 500 mL 2% HNO3 5184-3566
Contains 10 µg/L Li, Y, Ce, Tl, Co
Tuning solution, 2 x 500 mL 2% HNO3 5185-5959
Contains 1 µg/L Li, Mg, Y, Ce, Tl, Co

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Tune and Calibration Standard 6020

• Designed for US EPA methods, 200.8, and ILM05.2
• Packed in pre-leached HDPE bottles with tamper-evident seal

Tune and Calibration Standard 6020

Supplied in 100 mL bottles
Description Matrix Part No.
Tune and calibration standard 6020 5% HNO3 5190-8597
Contains 10 µg/mL Co, In, Li, Tl

Tuning and Calibration Standard 6020 for EPA 200.8

Supplied in 100 mL bottles
Description Matrix Part No.
Tuning and calibration standard 6020 for EPA 200.8 5% HNO3 5190-8596
Contains 10 µg/mL Be, Co, In, Mg, Pb

Cobalt Tuning Solution

Supplied in 500 mL bottles
Description Matrix Part No.
Cobalt tuning solution 2% HCI 5190-8598
Contains 1 µg/L Co

Cobalt tuning solution, 5190-8598

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PERKINELMER ICP-OES INSTRUMENT STANDARDS

PerkinElmer ICP-OES
Instrument Standards
• Performance validated directly on PerkinElmer systems
• Supplied with Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis
for complete assurance
• Packed in pre-leached HDPE bottles, secured with tamper-evident seal

Wavecal Calibration Solutions

Similar to
Volume PerkinElmer
Description Matrix (mL) Part No. Part No.
UV Wavecal calibration solution 5% HCl 500 N0582152 5190-9410
Contains 100 µg/mL K, P, S,
20 µg/mL As, La, Li, Mn, Mo,
Na, Ni , Sc, 1 µg/mL Ca
Vis Wavecal calibration solution 2% HNO3 250 N9302946 5190-9411
Contains 50 µg/mL K, 10 µg/mL La,
Li, Mn, Na, Sr, 1 µg/mL Ba, Ca

Mixed Calibration Standard

Similar to
Volume PerkinElmer
Description Matrix (mL) Part No. Part No.
Mixed calibration standard for ICP-OES 2% HNO3 500 N0691579 5190-9413
Contains 50 µg/mL As, K, 10 µg/mL La,
Li, Mn, Ni, Sr, Zn, 1 µg/mL Ba, Mg

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Proof of Equivalency
We demonstrated equivalency UV Wavecal Calibration Solution
between Agilent and PerkinElmer
Arsenic 20 µg/mL
Wavecal Calibration Standards required to
complete wavelength calibration on the
PerkinElmer Optima Series ICP-OES. The
analysis was performed on an Agilent 5100
ICP-OES in axial/radial view and aims to
show equivalence in concentration
(instrument response) and sample matrix
(instrument signal). The graphics show that
the signal for the selected element in the
Agilent and PerkinElmer standards is
virtually identical and the baseline is free
from unwanted components. This confirms
that the Agilent standard is “clean” and
equivalent to the PerkinElmer OEM
Wavecal standard.
188.949 188.959 188.970 188.980 188.990 189.001 189.011
Wavelength (nm)

Blank Agilent Wavecal Solution PE Wavecal Solution

Figure 8. Comparison of Agilent and PerkinElmer UV Wavecal calibration solution for arsenic
at 1 mg/mL (396.847 nm) shows nearly identical traces (Agilent p/n 5190-9410).

Vis Wavecal Calibration Solution

Calcium 1 µg/mL

396.780 396.802 396.825 396.847 396.870 396.892

Wavelength (nm)

Blank Agilent Vis Wavecal Solution PE Vis Wavecal Solution

Figure 8. Comparison of Agilent and PerkinElmer Vis Wavecal calibration solution for calcium
at 1 mg/mL (396.847 nm) shows nearly identical traces (Agilent p/n 5190-9411).

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RECOMMENDATIONS AND OPERATIONAL TIPS

Recommendations
Standard solutions are manufactured following strict procedures
and they must be handled with care as they are highly valuable
assets when kept in good condition. Observing the following
recommendations will help save considerable time, money,
and troubleshooting.
1. Use only deionized water and high purity acids/reagents to 8. If at all possible, include both nitric acid (HNO3) and
prepare calibration standards and samples. Your data is only as hydrochloric acid (HCl) in standards and samples.
good as your lowest blank. The oxidizing power of HNO3 will help decompose your
2. Avoid pipetting directly from the CRM’s original container – samples while the complexing power of HCl will minimize
always pour a small amount into a different clean container carryover and help solubilize many analytes, such as
and take your aliquot from there. Hg and Sn.
3. Never return unused standard to the original Agilent container. 9. Run as many blanks as possible (at least two to three)
4. Don’t neglect preventative or routine maintenance. Most to establish the lowest possible background.
instrument problems are preventable. 10. Use aseptic techniques to prevent contamination.
5. Replace pump tubing frequently to ensure consistent Remember, some gloves contain a high concentration of Zn.
reliable data. 11. Always run daily instrument performance checks using the
6. Preclean all labware and avoid use of glassware where appropriate instrument tuning solution.
possible, especially for trace-level applications. 12. When in doubt, consult your Agilent application engineer
7. At the end of the day, always rinse the sample delivery lines regarding any analytical questions that you may have.
and the sample introduction system thoroughly before shutting
off the instrument. The rinse solution should be prepared in the
same solvent as the samples being analyzed.

Operational Tips
1. Always prepare your calibration standards from Certified 3. Verify instrument performance before analysis.
Reference Materials manufactured in an ISO 9001, Guide 34 4. Do not overtighten the pressure bar on the peristaltic pump tubing.
facility and certified in an ISO/IEC 17025 testing lab. Certification 5. Always detach the peristaltic pump tubing from the holder
ensures the highest levels of purity and quality with known after use.
uncertainties for precise, accurate calibration data and consistent 6. Always rinse between samples and after analysis.
performance, leading to greater productivity. 7. Routinely clean the nebulizer by reverse-flushing.
2. Always try to matrix match your calibration standards 8. Soak the spray chamber overnight in 25% detergent to
to your samples. Matrix matching is easier if you use 1% restore performance.
(10,000 µg/mL) standards as stock materials for major sample 9. Clean the torch by soaking in aqua regia and rinse afterwards.
components and keep the total concentration of all elements 10. Ensure the torch is dry before re-installing.
below 20,000 µg/mL (2%).

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