Introduction
As concerns about environmental sustainability continue to rise, interest in biofuels and alternative energy sources is growing. One such option is biodiesel, a renewable fuel derived from animal or plant fats. Since feedstock can come from various sources, contaminant levels are unpredictable and must be accurately measured upon arrival at a refinery to optimize pretreatment.
This executive summary provides an overview of inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) as the preferred technique for these analyses due to its robustness, its ability to handle viscous organic materials and easily measure sub-ppm concentrations of many elements. PerkinElmer 's Avio® 220 Max hybrid simultaneous and Avio 550 Max fully simultaneous ICP-OES instruments, combined with the expertise of its team, can help labs achieve the accurate feedstock analysis demanded by today’s market.
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