The nutrients analysis service purpose is the optimal analysis of micronutrients concentrations (nitrates, nitrites, ammonium, phosphates and silicates) in water samples. It also includes the possibility of analysing calcium, sulphate and iron. Depending on the expected concentrations and conductivity of the samples, we will recommend the use of ion chromatography or continuous segmented flow.

For coastal and oceanic samples, with low concentrations of nutrients, the use of the FUTURA is recommended. The AMS/Alliance FUTURA-2 is an automated segmented flow analyzer developed for the quantification of dissolved nutrients in seawater (nitrite, nitrate, ammonium, phosphate and silicate). This equipment consists of an autosampler (Autosampler XYZ) connected to a diluter and then to the different nutrient consoles. The results are processed by FUTURA software to obtain the concentration values of each nutrient. In the case of low salinity samples with high nutrient concentrations (ppm), the ion analysis service by ion chromatography is recommended.

Service location: INMAR laboratory no. 6 (INMAR/IVAGRO Research Institute Building, ground floor. Puerto Real University Campus, University of Cádiz).

To request the service, click on the following link: nutrients analysis in water samples service request

External users must register at the following link: CAU INMAR registration

For more information, please contact the research staff: bibiana.debelius@uca.es

The equipment associated with this service has been financed by: