Fertilizer and soil contain metals. Some of these metals are toxic and known as heavy metals. As the cannabis plant grows these heavy metals can enter the plant. This is why heavy metal testing in cannabis is important.
Acceptable limits of heavy metals are measured in the range of parts per million (ppm) per gram. Check your state’s specific regulations to see the concentration levels for hazardous heavy metals such as Cadmium (Cd), Arsenic (As), Lead (Pb) and Mercury (Hg).
Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry Detector (ICP-MS) and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometers (AAS) instruments are most often used for Cannabis heavy metal screening. Review your State Cannabis Regulations to see which instruments and tests are required.
ICP/MS is widely recognized as the foremost technique for trace metal analysis
- Agilent 7500 Series ICP/MS
- Agilent 7700 ICP/MS
- Agilent 7800 ICP/MS
- Anton Paar Multiwave 5000 Microwave Digester
Not sure what instrument(s) you need for heavy metals testing in cannabis? Contact our knowledgeable team for assistance.