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Course 6-1005: Cations (inorganic and organic) Analysis in Various Water Matrices using Ion Chromatography


SYNOPSIS

Analysis of cations in various water matrixes has been performed in environmental laboratories for many years. There are various colorimetric and spectroscopy methods for these analysis that require a lot of time and personnel to perform the analysis. Recently, in 2012, USEPA approved ASTM D6919 method for cation analysis using ion chromatography.

In this presentation, we will discuss the theory and practical application of this method along with how this technique will overcome real world sample challenges.


EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Describe the Theory of Cation Analysis using Ion Chromatography
  • Note regulatory limits for Ammonium Ion in drinking water, ground water, surface water and waste water
  • Address challenges with sample preservation especially for Ammonium Ion
  • Troubleshoot analytical issues for Cations
  • Define Minimum Detection Limit for Ammonium Ion in presence of high Sodium Ion
  • Determine Quality Control Objectives according to applicable USEPA adopted ASTM D6919 methods.
  • How to modify, adopt this method for produced and waste water from "Fracking Sites"

CERTIFICATES AND CEUs

The objectives and content of this course have been reviewed by TNI and the course qualifies as an analyst training course. All students will be given a Certificate of Attendance and awarded 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in Analyst Training upon completion of the course evaluation form.


INTENDED AUDIENCE

  • Quality Assurance Personnel
  • Laboratory Assessors
  • Laboratory Analysts
  • Laboratory Data Reviewers

 

This course is being supported by The NELAC Institute as one of a series of courses designed to provide training to environmental laboratory analysts. For more information about TNI's training program, visit our Educational Delivery System website at: http://www.nelac-institute.org/eds-home.php.

 

 

Course Fee:
$25 for TNI members; $35 for all others; $75 group rate


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Format:
Webinar

Start Date:
Tuesday 17th September 2013, 1:00pm

Length:
1 hour

Presented By:


Jay Gandhi, PhD

About the Presenter:

Dr. Gandhi brings 27+ years of proficiency with virtually all analytical instrumentation and the techniques of Environmental, Petrochemical and Pharmaceutical testing and research. In his distinguished career, here are few highlights of his achievements

  • 1992-1993 - He received highest award from DuPont Company as non-DuPont employee for completing Recycled Vinyl Acetate project from conception to completion in record 10 months. This saved DuPont $12 million per year.
  • 1994-1998 - At Varian Inc., He received several awards as exemplary employee for outstanding customer service.
  • 2001 - At NASA being a principal investigator for Mars Exploration project, received several awards for Recycling of Water in Space project and several safety awards.
  • Since 2002 - He has shepherded several ASTM and USEPA methods, most recently USEPA method 218.7 for "Analysis of Hexavalent Chromium in Drinking Water"
  • Dr. Gandhi is currently Regulatory Affairs Manager with Metrohm USA.