The Biotic Ligand Model (BLM) takes into account many environmental conditions in order to determine if a metal exists in a form or concentration that is toxic to aquatic life. Toxicity is usually based upon the dosage of whatever it is that we are looking at. At...
SVL Analytical celebrates 50 years of science, family and mining
From geology exploration to environmental compliance, SVL attributes its longevity to hard work and an adaptive mentality. The laboratory may be an unrecognized partner—that is until something goes wrong like a spill, a breach, a new compliance rule. Our data users...
Exciting changes: a new location
After 16 years in our current location, we a relocating our Coeur d'Alene laboratory service to our Kellogg location and establishing a new sample drop-off location in Hayden. Here are some important dates to keep in mind: March 18, 2021: The last day to drop samples...
New Spectrometer at SVL
SVL is proud to announce our latest laboratory equipment acquisition: the? Agilent Model 5110 ICP-OES Spectrometer. The Agilent 5110 ICP-OES Instrument features unique Dichroic Spectral Combiner (DSC) technology that enables synchronous radial and axial measurements....
Humidity Cell Testing
Humidity Cells are a kinetic test that subjects a soil sample to varying conditions as part of an advanced weathering technique.