ANALYTIKA Laboratory standards and chemicals

Importance of the Topic

Certified reference materials (CRMs) and reference materials (RMs) are fundamental to ensuring accuracy, comparability and traceability of analytical results across laboratories. They support compliance with international quality standards such as ISO Guide 34, ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001 and underpin quality control and method validation in environmental, industrial, pharmaceutical and clinical applications.

Objectives and Overview of the Document

This document from ANALYTIKA®, spol. s r.o. presents the company profile, accreditation status and a comprehensive catalog of products including CRMs, RMs, custom standards, documentation, support services, packaging and transport guidelines. It aims to guide users in selecting, ordering, handling and storing reference materials for atomic spectrometry (AAS, AES, ICP-OES, ICP-MS), ion chromatography (IC), colorimetry and other techniques.

Methodology

• Production of CRMs and RMs follows ISO Guide 30–35 and ISO/IEC 17025 accredited procedures.
• Gravimetric preparation and high-purity starting materials ensure direct traceability to SI units or NIST SRMs.
• Quality control testing of each batch uses primary methods, instrumental analysis and independent standards.
• Documentation (CRM certificates, RM identification sheets, protocols of analysis and safety data sheets) conforms to ISO Guide 31.

Used Instrumentation

• Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS)
• Atomic emission spectrometry (AES / ICP-OES)
• Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)
• Ion chromatography (IC)
• Colorimetry and electroanalytical methods

Main Content and Discussion

ANALYTIKA® offers:

• Single-element and multi-element CRMs (ASTASOL®) in ranges from 10 mg/L to 10,000 mg/L in various acid matrices.
• Reference-grade RMs traceable to CRMs for routine calibration and QC, with extended shelf life.
• Multi-element mixtures for water, blood serum, soil leachates, tuning and calibration solutions for ICP-MS/OES.
• IC-specific CRMs (ASTASOL®-IC) for anions and cations at 100 mg/L and 1,000 mg/L.
• TOC/TIC standards for carbon determination and pH and conductivity calibrants (pHanal™ and CONDUCTANAL™).
• High- and ultra-high-purity acids and reagents (ANALPURE® ULTRA) for trace analysis with impurities in the ppt range.
• Chromatography calibration solutions for PAHs, PCBs, VOCs, pesticides and phthalates in organic solvents.
• Matrix RMs (METRANAL®) including soils, sediments, sludges, algae and interlaboratory comparison samples.

Special services include custom RM development, technical support, and packaging in acid-leached containers with detailed storage and transport instructions.

Benefits and Practical Applications

• Enhanced measurement confidence and method validation across laboratories and industries.
• Compliance with ISO and regulatory requirements for QA/QC.
• Wide concentration ranges and customizable matrices to match real-world samples.
• Comprehensive documentation ensures full metrological traceability and user guidance.

Future Trends and Opportunities for Use

• Growing demand for matrix-matched RMs in complex sample analysis (biological, petrochemical, food).
• Expansion of CRMs for emerging contaminants (nanomaterials, microplastics, pharmaceuticals).
• Digital certificates and blockchain-enabled traceability for enhanced data integrity.
• Integration of AI-driven analytics and automated calibration systems using standardized RMs.

Conclusion

ANALYTIKA®’s extensive portfolio of certified and reference materials, combined with ISO-accredited manufacturing and robust documentation, provides laboratories with reliable calibration solutions. Their commitment to custom product development, fast service and competitive pricing positions them as a strategic partner for precise and traceable analytical measurement.

References

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