Analytix has published an industry report from Milestone showing that direct mercury analysis can reduce per-sample laboratory costs by almost 90% compared with traditional CV-AAS/AFS techniques.

The report compares the Milestone DMA-80 Direct Mercury Analyser with CV-AAS/AFS and ICP-MS, examining sample preparation, calibration, analysis times and productivity using approved methods. Unlike conventional workflows, that may require microwave digestion for solid and some liquid samples, the DMA-80 enables direct analysis.

By simplifying preparation, laboratories can minimise analyte loss, poor recoveries and reruns while reducing operator time. The findings suggest that high-throughput laboratories could achieve significant efficiency gains and a strong return on investment through lower consumable, labour and overall analysis costs, while maintaining reliable routine mercury testing across demanding commercial and environmental applications.

For a copy of the report or further information, call +44 (0) 191 519 4504 or visit analytix.co.uk/contact/.