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VWR® AVS TITRINORM, Mercury Standard Solution, 1000 mg/l Hg in 10% Nitric Acid, Standard for AAS
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Traceable to SRM from NIST
Manufactured and tested in ISO Guide 34/ ISO17025 accredited facilities
Supplied with certificate of analysis, real value ±0.3%
Specifications:
| Application | Elemental Analysis, AAS | ||
| Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
| Product Type | Standard Solutions | Forms | Liquid |
| Product Brand | VWR | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | ||
VWR® AVS TITRINORM Mercury Standard Solution is a high-purity, single-element calibration solution containing 1000 mg/L of mercury (Hg) in 10% nitric acid (HNO₃). It is specially designed for atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) and other trace metal detection techniques. Each batch is traceable to NIST Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) and produced in ISO 17025 and ISO Guide 34 accredited laboratories, ensuring high accuracy and confidence in quantitative analysis.
Each bottle is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) reporting the real concentration value and an uncertainty of ±0.3%, enabling use in regulatory testing, instrument calibration, and method validation.
Product Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Mercury Standard Solution |
| Grade | AVS TITRINORM®, AAS Standard |
| Element | Mercury (Hg) |
| Concentration | 1000 mg/L |
| Matrix | 10% Nitric Acid (HNO₃) |
| Traceability | NIST SRM |
| Certification | Certificate of Analysis (±0.3% real value) |
| Accreditation | ISO 17025 / ISO Guide 34 |
| Packaging Material | Plastic bottle |
| Storage Conditions | Ambient |
| Shelf Life | As stated on label and CoA |
Packaging Options
| Catalog Number | Pack Type | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| 86682.180 | Plastic bottle | 100 mL |
| 86682.260 | Plastic bottle | 500 mL |
Applications
- Calibration of atomic absorption spectrometers (AAS) for mercury quantification
- Trace metal analysis in water, wastewater, soil, and biological samples
- Environmental compliance testing for mercury contamination
- Instrument performance validation in quality control labs
- Used in multi-element standard preparations for heavy metal monitoring
Certifications and Quality
- NIST SRM traceable for assured accuracy
- Manufactured in ISO 17025 and ISO Guide 34 accredited facilities
- Supplied with lot-specific Certificate of Analysis
- Stable in 10% nitric acid matrix to prevent mercury loss and ensure long-term reliability
Safety and Handling
- Contains nitric acid and toxic mercury – handle with extreme caution
- Use only in ventilated environments or fume hoods
- Wear gloves, chemical splash goggles, and lab coat
- Store in tightly sealed containers at room temperature
- Dispose of according to hazardous waste regulations
- Refer to the SDS for complete safety and hazard information
VWR® AVS TITRINORM Mercury Standard Solution (1000 mg/L Hg) offers precision, traceability, and reliability for mercury determination by AAS and related techniques. Ideal for use in environmental monitoring, regulatory compliance, and analytical method validation, this certified solution ensures accurate calibration and reproducible results in demanding laboratory settings.
- Pack Size: 100 mL 500 mL