Your needs: to determine the elemental composition of your substance or product
Elemental analysis consists of determining the atomic proportions of chemical element present in the composition of a substance or of a product. Chemical elements detected by elemental analysis fall into several categories :
- Organic elements, made up primarily of carbon (as well as Nitrogen, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Sulfur and Phosphorus)
- Metallic alloys, mixtures of various metallic elements
- Heavy metals (Mercury, Lead, etc.)
Each category can be analyzed using specific elemental analysis techniques, making it possible to deconstruct a substance’s structure with the aim of identifying and quantifying elements present in said substance.
These elemental analysis will allow you to ensure that your products comply with relevant standards and regulations.
Our elementary chemical analysis techniques
Using chemical elemental analysis techniques, it is possible to detect the presence and quantity of chemical elements. The chemical properties of samples are determined in our laboratory, using analytical instruments such as:
Why carry out an elemental analysis in a laboratory?
Elemental analysis determines the precise chemical composition of a material by quantifying the content of elements such as carbon (C), hydrogen (H), nitrogen (N), sulfur (S), oxygen (O), or metals (Al, Fe, Cu, Zn, etc.). It is essential for verifying the conformity of a raw material, detecting impurities, or characterizing a finished product.
It can thus be used to characterize and differentiate similar samples, identify contaminants or impurities, or determine the chemical composition of a material in order to understand its behavior and optimize its properties.
Thanks to this rigorous and precise approach, industries can meet current standards and requirements.
At FILAB, we support manufacturers in their elemental chemical analysis needs with modern analytical equipment and recognized expertise.
Our solutions: to provide you with elemental analysis services, specific to your request and to give precise and reliable results
To be able to meet the demand for elemental analysis, FILAB laboratory relies on its multisectoral expertise as well as its cutting-edge analytical fleet, allowing for greater reactivity and reliability when fulfilling requests from industrial clients.
FILAB laboratory accredited COFRAC ISO 17025
Since October 2015, the FILAB laboratory has been COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited for the elemental analysis of heavy metals in pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical products using an internal method validated in accordance with the recommendations of the European Pharmacopoeia 2.4.20 and the American Pharmacopoeia USP 233.
FILAB is an interdisciplinary laboratory offering elemental chemical analysis services, some of which are COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited:
FAQ
It includes both qualitative and quantitative identification of elements—ranging from CHNS and major inorganic elements to trace metals and impurities.
We utilize ICP-MS/OES, CHNS-O analyzers, SEM-EDX, Spark OES, mercury amalgamators, and chromatography-based methods.
Techniques like ICP-MS enable detection at trace (ppb) and ultra-trace (ppt) levels, depending on the matrix.
Yes—SEM-EDX offers localized, micro-scale elemental mapping, ideal for pinpointing contaminants or inclusions.
Our services support pharmaceutical, cosmetic, polymer, metallurgy, medical device, aerospace, and other high-compliance sectors.
Yes—FILAB holds ISO 17025 accreditation for elemental analysis methods
Yes—we align with guidelines such as ICH Q3D, USP 233/232, and pharmacopeial methods, and tailor protocols accordingly.
It varies by sample type and complexity—please contact us for a customized estimate.
Absolutely—we provide customized method validation and support to meet your specific analytical needs.
