The ASL is under the extension function arm of the Institute of Chemistry. It is primarily a teaching and instructional laboratory of the Institute for the chemical instrumentation courses and other chemistry courses where instrumentation is a requirement. The ASL extends its analytical services to both government and private customers.
SERVICES OFFERED
Services for other samples:
Spectral scans using the following instruments:
SAMPLE SUBMISSION
- Do an online consultation by sending an e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- Request an appointment by sending an e-mail to the same address.
- On the appointment day, fill out the Request for Analysis Form (UPIC-ASL Form 1). Submit the sample for assessment and labeling.
- A charge slip will be issued containing the appropriate service fee. Bring the charge slip to the UPD Cash Office and pay the service fee.
- Take a picture of the Official Receipt (OR) and send the file to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
LABORATORY STAFF
LABORATORY MANAGER:
Rheo B. Lamorena-Lim, Ph.D.
ANALYSTS:
Marte C. Villena, M.Sc.
Joel I. Ballesteros, M.Sc.
Rajelle D. Hernandez, M.Sc.
- RATES -
Parameter |
Non-UP students and researchers/ other government agency |
Small private company |
Big private company/ multinationals |
Hardness, Total |
465 |
697 |
836 |
pH |
264 |
396 |
474 |
Conductivity |
264 |
396 |
474 |
Total solids dried at 103oC-105oC |
509 |
662 |
794 |
TDS dried at 180oC |
547 |
711 |
853 |
TSS dried at 103oC -105oC |
488 |
634 |
761 |
Orthophosphate (double-reagent method) |
399 |
599 |
720 |
Dissolved silica |
923 |
1385 |
1663 |
AAS: |
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Acid digestion |
764 |
1025 |
1229 |
Cd |
355 |
490 |
588 |
Cr |
355 |
490 |
588 |
Co |
355 |
490 |
588 |
Cu |
355 |
490 |
588 |
Fe |
355 |
490 |
588 |
Mn |
355 |
490 |
588 |
Ni |
355 |
490 |
588 |
Pb |
355 |
490 |
588 |
Zn |
355 |
490 |
588 |
Ca |
397 |
553 |
663 |
Mg |
397 |
553 |
663 |
Na |
514 |
730 |
875 |
K |
514 |
730 |
875 |
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Acidity |
433 |
650 |
780 |
Alkalinity |
446 |
669 |
802 |
Fluoride (ISE Method) |
547 |
822 |
985 |
Moisture: |
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by vacuum |
402 |
603 |
722 |
using convection oven |
316 |
474 |
569 |
Ash at 550oC |
763 |
1024 |
1230 |
Ascorbic acid (HPLC) |
3790 |
4210 |
4841 |
Caffeine in coffee & tea (HPLC) |
3790 |
4210 |
4841 |
Ethanol in water (GC-FID) |
3025 |
3872 |
4477 |
Rotary evaporation (50-60oC) per 250 mL sample |
185 |
185 |
185 |
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Spectral scan: |
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UV-visible spectrophotometer |
345 |
517 |
621 |
FTIR |
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Transmission or DRS |
2000 |
2780 |
2860 |
ATR |
1500 |
2085 |
2145 |
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