Oil & Gas

Trace metal contamination of hydrocarbons has a significant impact on the petroleum and related industries. Accelerated equipment depreciation, compliance with safety regulations, and expensive pollution controls entail considerable costs. Mercury, for example, amalgamates with aluminum equipment creating a brittle alloy that leads to structural failures. It also poisons expensive catalysts used in refinement making them inoperative. Due to these inherent costs, the value of hydrocarbons contaminated with trace metals is often significantly discounted.

In many cases the application of inaccurate analytical methods has caused overestimation of the trace metals concentrations in oil and gas samples. In addition, sampling and homogeneity of samples has further complicated the accurate measurement of trace metals.

We have spent a considerable amount of time and resources to investigate and alleviate some of the common analytical issues involved with trace metals measurements in oil and gas samples. Through this dedicated research and development, we are able to present our customers with significant analytical tools, helping you to understand the extent of trace metals found in hydrocarbons and to make informed decisions.