With the ATI Laboratory Analysis ICP-MS Ultimate, you achieve the highest possible accuracy in all areas through the combination of ICP-OES and ICP-MS, offering the most comprehensive analysis. The ATI Laboratory Analysis Ultimate offers numerous advantages:
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Higher accuracy and significantly lower detection limits down to ultra-trace levels through ICP-MS (e.g., manganese, selenium, vanadium, arsenic, etc.) – element-specific detection is possible down to 0.001 µg/l (compared to ICP-OES detection limits of 0.5 – 3.5 µg/l depending on the element).
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Earlier detection of contaminants: Enables quicker responses to prevent issues from arising.
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Double-validated results: Many values are measured using both ICP-OES and ICP-MS, and are cross-checked for consistency, ensuring measurement errors are more effectively ruled out.
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Expanded element portfolio (so-called MS trace elements* and MS contaminants*): Rubidium, neodymium, zirconium, and more.
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The most suitable measurement method is used for each water parameter – for example, bulk elements are measured with ICP-OES, while trace and ultra-trace elements are analyzed with ICP-MS.
With precise measurement from bulk elements to ultra-trace elements, the ATI Laboratory Analysis ICP-MS Ultimate achieves unprecedented accuracy.
| Parameter | ICP-OES Standard | ICP-OES Pro | ICP-MS Ultimate |
| Salinity | ✓ ICP-OES | ✓ ICP-OES | ✓ ICP-OES |
| Bulk elements (except fluoride) | ✓ ICP-OES (high accuracy) | ✓ ICP-OES (high accuracy) | ✓ ICP-OES (high accuracy) |
| OES trace elements | ✓ ICP-OES (medium detection limits) | ✓ ICP-OES (medium detection limits) | ✓✓ ICP-MS (extremely low detection limits down to ultra-trace levels) & ICP-OES |
| OES contaminants | ✓ ICP-OES (medium detection limits) | ✓ ICP-OES (medium detection limits) | ✓✓ ICP-MS (extremely low detection limits down to ultra-trace levels) & ICP-OES |
| Phosphorus/Phosphate | ✓ ICP-OES high accuracy) | ✓ ICP-OES high accuracy) | ✓ ICP-OES (high accuracy) |
| Nitrate and Fluoride | X | ✓ Ionenchromatographie | ✓ Ion Chromatography |
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KH |
X | ✓ Titration | ✓ Titration |
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Reverse osmosis water analysis |
X | ✓ ICP-OES high accuracy) | ✓ ICP-OES (high accuracy) |
| MS trace elements* | X | X | ✓✓ ICP-MS (extremely low detection limits down to ultra-trace levels) |
| MS contaminants* | X | X | ✓✓ ICP-MS (extremely low detection limits down to ultra-trace levels) |
| Ideal for: | Basic analysis for budget-conscious users | Comprehensive analysis with all key parameters | Full analysis including contaminants and ultra-trace elements |
The analysis values in the table include:
- Salinity (salt content in PSU)
- KH (carbonate hardness/alkalinity)
- Nutrients: Nitrogen/Nitrate, Phosphorus/Phosphate
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Bulk elements: Sodium, Calcium, Chloride, Magnesium, Sulfur, Potassium, Bromine, Strontium, Boron, Fluoride
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OES trace elements: Barium, Iron, Iodine, Lithium, Molybdenum, Silver, Silicon
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OES contaminants: Aluminum, Antimony, Beryllium, Bismuth, Cadmium, Lanthanum, Thallium, Titanium, Tungsten
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MS trace elements:* Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Manganese, Nickel, Rubidium, Selenium, Vanadium, Zinc, Tin
- MS contaminants:* Arsenic, Lead, Neodymium, Niobium, Zirconium, Indium, Germanium, Gallium, Mercury, Tellurium
*MS trace elements/contaminants – elements measured only with ICP-MS at very low, physiologically active levels.
How ATI Laboratory Analyses Work:
- Register at lab.atiaquaristik.com, create an aquarium profile, and scan the QR code to activate the analysis.
- Fill your aquarium water into the sample tubes included in the analysis kit.
- Attach the barcodes to the dry tubes and send them to the address provided on the included card.
- We will confirm the receipt of your sample by email.
- Once your sample is analyzed, you will receive another email with a link to the results and detailed recommendations.
