VHG Labs, Inc. Standards and Supplies for Spectrochemical Oil Analysis

VHG Labs, Inc. Standards and Supplies for Spectrochemical Oil Analysis

Metallo-Organic Standards from VHG Labs VHG Labs has been a provider of quality analytical products and services for over 25 years. Our metallo-organic calibration standards are the reference materials of choice for the analysis of metals in oils and other organic-based solvents using Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Atomic Absorption (AA), Rotating Disk Electrode (RDE or Rotrode ), Direct Current Plasma (DCP) and X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF). VHG Labs is the only manufacturer to offer both sulfonate-based standards (for a wide range of general applications) as well as specially designed sulfur-free metallo-organic standards (for the quantification of sulfur and metals in a single analysis). In addition to our metallo-organic standards, VHG Labs also offers a wide range of spectrochemical and physical ASTM testing standards, bulk solvents, and an extensive line of consumables for ICP, AA, DCP, and XRF. VHG Labs is dedicated to providing the finest standards possible along with personal and friendly service to all of our clients. We value first and foremost our integrity, and continually try to maintain the highest possible customer satisfaction in the industry. Whatever your analytical requirement, our expert team will work hard to provide you with the best analytical solution available. 2

Certified Quality VHG Labs manufactures the highest quality metallo-organic blends in the industry, in our ISO 9001:2000-certified custom-designed facility. Each of our standards must pass a rigorous series of quality controls and is ultimately awarded a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis with actual (as opposed to nominal) concentrations. In this way, our customers are assured of getting quality standards they can consistently rely upon. Applications: VHG Labs metallo-organic standards are available in our V-Series commonly-used blends, or can be customized according to your individual specifications. Typical applications include the analysis of: Wear metals, contaminants, and additives is used engine oils QC analysis of motor oils and additives formulations Crude and refined oils Environmental analysis of waste oils Specialty fuels Food oils Ethylene glycol-based materials In addition, we provide a complete line of products for petroleum product analysis in accordance with ASTM methods. For all single-element ICP standards, a complete trace impurity certificate of analysis (COA) provided. 3

The Right Standard for Your Application Stock or Custom VHG Labs offers several stock blends for many typical metallo-organic applications. However, if you need or prefer a custom blend, our scientists will work with you to design precisely the right mix and matrix for your application. We welcome inquiries into custom standards for both chemical and physical test applications. Symbol Element V12 V21 V21 + K V23 MA Ag Silver Al Aluminum B Boron Ba Barium Ca Calcium Cd Cadmium Cr Chromium Cu Copper Fe Iron K Potassium Mg Magnesium Mn Manganese Mo Molybdenum Na Sodium Ni Nickel P Phosphorus Pb Lead Sb Antimony Si Silicon Sn Tin Ti Titanium V Vanadium Zn Zinc Stock Blends are available in 10, 30, 50, 100, 300, 500, and 900 ppm concentrations; we can also readily customize solutions according to your requirements. If you need single element standards or concentrates, VHG Labs produces metallo-organic standards for 37 elements, in both conventional and sulfur-free formulations: Al Ag As B Ba Be Bi Ca Cd Ce Co Cr Cu Fe Hg K La Li Mg Mn Mo Na Ni P Pb S Sb Se Si Sn Sr Tl Ti V Y Zn Zr VHG Labs has special stock blends for QC analysis of motor oils and additives 4

VHG Labs carries a broad range of sulfurfree metallo-organic standards, complete with a certificate of analysis. These can be combined with sulfur at any desired concentration and are ideal for lube oil analysis and similar applications by XRF. By popular demand, VHG Labs now carries our own V23 (V21 + K + Sb) as stock in all common concentrations and volumes Our metallo-organic standards are traceable to NIST Standard Reference Materials whenever applicable VHG Labs provides a complete line of bulk solvents for diverse applications. We use refined, food-grade base oils in our products (never lower-quality industrial grade. ) 5

Standards for ASTM Methods and the Petroleum Industry VHG Labs carries a complete line of standards for the analysis of petroleum product using XRF and other instrumentation. ASTM methods include: ICP: ASTM Method D5185 RDE (Rotrode): ASTM Method D6595 Sulfur and Nitrogen: Sulfur in #2 Diesel Fuel: (ASTM Methods D2622 and D4294) Full Range Sulfur Standards for XRF Sulfur in Hydrocarbon Solvents: Isooctane and Kerosene Sulfur Standards for XRF Sulfur in Oil: Crude Oil, Residual Oil, Mineral Oil by XRF Multi-Element Mixes: with Sulfur Metals in Oil and Sulfur Multi-Element Mixes: with Sulfur Lubricating Oils Standards Standards for Low-Level Sulfur Analysis: ASTM Methods D4045, D5453, D6212, and D6428 Standards for Low-Level Nitrogen Analysis: ASTM Methods D4629 and D6366 Physical Test Standards: Viscosity Calibration Reference Standards: (NIST Traceable) Flash Point and Fire Point Reference Materials: (ASTM D56, D92, D93) Pour Point Reference Materials: (ASTM D97) Cloud Point Reference Materials: (ASTM D2500) Freezing Point Reference Materials: (ASTM D2386) Lead, Chlorine, and Others: Chlorine Standards for XRF Lead in Gasoline by XRF: (ASTM D5059) 6

Instrumentation Supplies and Consumables Need more than standards? VHG Labs carries a wide range of supplies, specific replacement parts, and consumables for most commonly used elemental analysis spectrometers. Come to us for convenient, one-stop shopping. ICP: Peristaltic Pump Tubing Nebulizers Torches, Spray Chambers, and Other Glassware/Quartzware AA: Hollow Cathode Lamps Graphite Furnace Tubes DCP: Sample Introduction Parts and Consumables Tubing Plasma Jet Assembly Parts and Consumables XRF: Sample Cups Sample Cup Films Binders and Other Supplies Automation: A Complete Line of Autosampler Tubes and Supplies. ICP-MS: Cones Peristaltic Pump Tubing Nebulizers Torches, Spray Chambers, and Other Glassware/Quartzware Don t forget! VHG Labs is a major manufacturer of aqueous-based standards for ICP, ICP-MS, AA, and GFAA. Check out our website for a complete listing of all our products and supplies. 7

VHG Labs, Inc. 276 Abby Road Manchester, New Hampshire 03103 USA Orders & Customer Service Phone: Toll-Free in the USA 1.888.622.7660 Outside the USA (+1)603.622.7660 Fax: (+1)603.622.5180 email: info@vhglabs.com Visit our website at: www.vhglabs.com