Water, Chemical and Mineral Analysis
MATLAB Materials Laboratory offers water quality testing in Cambodia for drinking water, concrete mixing and curing water, groundwater, surface water and effluent, to ISO, APHA and WHO methods. Parameters include pH, turbidity, conductivity, TDS, suspended solids, hardness, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen, chloride, sulfate, nitrate, fluoride, iron, manganese, phosphate and heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury and nickel.
For the exploration and mining projects served by IMECS we also provide elemental analysis by X-ray fluorescence (XRF), mineralogical phase identification by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and metal grade determination for gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, arsenic and other elements. Field sampling with calibrated meters is available alongside site investigation programmes.
Water quality
| Test | Method |
|---|---|
| pH, turbidity, conductivity, TDS | ISO 10523 / 7027-1 / 7888 |
| Total and suspended solids | APHA 2540 / ISO 11923 |
| Hardness, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen | ISO 6059 / 9963-1 / 5814 |
| Chloride, sulfate, nitrate, fluoride | ISO 9297 / 10304-1 |
| Iron, manganese, phosphate | ISO 6332 / 6333 / 6878 |
| Heavy metals: As, Cd, Cr, Pb, Hg, Ni and others | ISO / APHA methods |
Mineral and metal
| Test | Method |
|---|---|
| X-ray fluorescence (XRF) | Elemental composition |
| X-ray diffraction (XRD) | Mineralogical phase identification |
| Metal grade determination | Au, Ag, Cu, Pb, Zn, As and others |
Who uses this service
Contractors checking mixing and curing water, developers and factories monitoring supply and discharge against Cambodian MoE requirements, and exploration companies needing assay and mineralogy on licence areas.
How it works
- Quotation: send the specification clause or test list; the quotation names each standard and unit price.
- Sampling: deliver samples to #271, Street 1964, Sen Sok, Phnom Penh, or book our crew for site sampling anywhere in Cambodia.
- Testing and report: tests are run to the named method and the signed report is issued on completion, with results against the specified limits.
Why contractors and consultants choose MATLAB
- MLMUPC General Construction Laboratory License No. 0001 and CANC-registered conformity assessment body.
- Sampling and chain of custody handled by the same team that runs the analysis.
- Results reported against Cambodian MoE, WHO or project limits as required.
- Mineral and assay services for licence holders through IMECS exploration geologists.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water suitable for mixing concrete?
We test mixing and curing water for pH, chloride, sulfate, total solids and other parameters against the limits in your concrete specification and report compliance.
Which heavy metals can you test?
Arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, nickel and others by ISO and APHA methods.
Can you test drinking water for a factory or housing project?
Yes, against WHO guideline values or Cambodian drinking water standards as required by your permit or client.
Do you analyse ore samples?
Yes: XRF for elemental composition, XRD for mineral phases and metal grade determination for Au, Ag, Cu, Pb, Zn, As and others.
Request a quotation
Call +855 11 922 823, email contact@imecskh.com or request a quotation online. Laboratory: #271, Street 1964, Phum Poung Peay, Sangkat Phnom Penh Thmei, Khan Sen Sok, Phnom Penh. Khmer, English and Chinese spoken.