Standards for elemental analysis and trace-level applications
Lotus Corporation supplies and sources standards used in ICP-OES, ICP-MS and atomic absorption workflows for pharmaceutical, environmental, food, chemical, metal, cement, petrochemical and research laboratories. Requirements are reviewed against the element list, target concentration, acid matrix, analytical technique, interference considerations and intended calibration range.
Elemental standards are not interchangeable merely because they contain the same nominal elements. Matrix composition, concentration, certification, impurity profile, container system and compatibility can influence suitability. We therefore encourage laboratories to share the method or current product code before an alternative is proposed.
Product requirements we support
- Single-element standards for calibration and method development.
- Multi-element mixtures for routine calibration, verification and application-specific workflows.
- ICP-MS internal-standard mixtures, including requirements defined by isotope or element.
- Interference-check, tuning, performance-check and quality-control solutions.
- Elemental impurity standards supporting pharmaceutical method requirements.
- Standards for AAS, ion chromatography and related elemental or ionic analysis.
- High-purity acids and sample-preparation inputs used in trace-level analysis.
Information required for a multi-element mixture
Please specify every element, the concentration of each component, required matrix, final volume, analytical technique and any known exclusions. If the method requires a defined acid percentage or mixed-acid matrix, include it exactly. Compatibility and long-term stability must be evaluated before combining elements; not every requested composition can be prepared as one stable solution.
Inorganic Ventures and other available product lines
Lotus Corporation supports requirements for Inorganic Ventures and other recognised standard manufacturers from its represented and supplied portfolio. Product availability, authorisation, certification and distribution scope may differ by product line, application and geography. Confirm the current product-specific status when requesting a quotation.
From catalogue matching to documentation
Send an existing Merck, Inorganic Ventures, AccuStandard or other manufacturer code for an equivalency review. Our team can compare the stated analytes, concentration, matrix, pack size and available certification. Final suitability should be assessed against the laboratory's validated method and quality-system requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What details are needed for an ICP multi-element standard?
Provide the complete element list, concentration of each element, matrix, pack size, analytical technique and current product code if replacing an existing standard.
Can all elements be combined in one bottle?
Not always. Chemical compatibility, solubility, matrix and stability can require the requirement to be divided into two or more mixtures.
Do you supply ICP-MS internal standards?
Yes, subject to the required elements or isotopes, concentration, matrix, pack size and manufacturer availability.
Can Lotus review a Merck-to-Inorganic Ventures equivalent?
Yes. The comparison should cover composition, concentration, matrix, intended use and certification rather than catalogue descriptions alone.
