Scope of Analysis

1. Water & Wastewater

S.
Parameters Method Reference
N.
1.
Total Acidity Titrimetric 2310 B, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
2. Direct Nesslerization 4500 - NH3 C APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 1989 17th Edition
Ammonia
Titration JIS K0102
3. Hydride Generation 3114 B: APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
Arsenic
SDDC 2500 - As, C: APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 1989 17th Edition
Winkler Azide
4. 5210 B, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition, ISO
BOD Modification (Dilution
5815 - 1989
& Seeding)
Calcium,
5. Magnesium / Ca - 3500 - Ca B, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition;
EDTA Titrimetric
Hardness, Mg - 3500 - Mg B, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
Hardness
6.
Chloride Argentometric Titration 4500 - Cl- B, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
Potassium Dichromate 5220 B, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition JIS K
11. CODCr
Reflux 0102, Procedure No.20
11. Chemical Oxygen Potassium
18, JISK0102
Demand, COD Mn20 Permanganate
Chemical Oxygen
12. Potassium
Demand, COD Mn 1737 - 1739: JISK0102
Permanganate
(100oC)
13. Total Coliform Multiple Tube
9221 B, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
Count Fermentation
14. Total Coliform 9222 B, Standard Total Coliform Membrane Filter
Membrane Filter Paper
Count Procedure, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
15. Fecal Coliform 9222 D, Fecal Coliform Membrane Filter Procedure,
Membrane Filter Paper
Count APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
16.
Yeast & Mold Spread Plate Technique 9610 C, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
17. Multiple Tube
E. Coli 9221 E, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
Fermentation
Total Plate Count /
18.
Total Mesophilic Pour Plate 9215 B, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017 23rd Edition
Count
19. Platinum - Cobalt,
Color 2120 A, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 1989, 17th Edition
Spectrophotometric
20.
Conductivity Conductivity Meter 2510 B, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
Orthophosphate /
21.
Dissolved Ascorbic Acid Method 4500 - P E, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
Phosphate
22. Winkler Azide
Dissolved Oxygen 4500 - O C, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
Modification
23. Free Carbon
Titrimetric 4500 - CO2 C: APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017 23rd Edition
Dioxide
 S.
Parameters Method Reference
N.
24.
Residual Chlorine o-tolidineColorimetry JIS K0102,
25.
Hydrogen Sulfide Iodometric Titration 4500 - S2- F, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
26.
Mercury Cold Vapor AAS 3112 B: APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
27.
Nitrate BrucineAbsorbtivity JISK 0102
28. UV Spectrophotometric
Nitrate 4500 - NO3- B, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
Screening
29.
Nitrite Colorimetric 4500 - NO2- B, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
30.
Odor Warm up method JIS - K0102, 10.1)
31. Partition -
Oil and Grease 5520 B, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 1989,17th Edition
Gravimetric
32. 4500 - H+ B,: APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition,
pH Electromeric
Instrumental Manual
33. Chloroform
Phenol 5530 C, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
Extraction
34.
Dissolved Silica Heteropoly Blue 4500 - Si E, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 1989, 17th Edition
35.
Dissolved Silica Molybdosilicate 4500 - Si C, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
Gravimetric Method
36.
Sulfate with Ignition of 4500 - SO42- C, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
Residue
37. Total Dissolved Oven Drying Method,
2540 C, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
Solids 180oC
38. Total Solids and Oven Drying,
2540 C, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
volatile solids Gravimetric
Settleable &
39.
Nonsettleable Settling 2540 F, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
Solids
Total Kjeldahl
40. Nitrogen (nitrogen Macro Kjeldahl
4500 - Norg B: APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
= ammonia-N+ Digestion
organic)
41.
Alkalinity Titrimetric 2320 B, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
42. Total Hardness /
EDTA Titrimetric 2340 C, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
Hardness
43.
Total Phosphorous Ascorbic Acid 4500 - P E, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
44.
Total Solids Oven Drying 2540 B, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
Trace Metals (Fe,
45. Direct Air - 3111 B, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017 23rd Edition, ISO
Mn, Pb, Cd, Cr,
Acetylene AAS 5815-1989
Cu, Zn, Ni, Na, K)
46. Total Suspended
Oven Drying 2540 D APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition
Solids
 S.
Parameters Method Reference
N.
47. 2130 B, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 2017, 23rd Edition,
Turbidity Nephelometric
Instrumental Manual

2. Rocks & Minerals

S.
Parameters Test Methods References
N.
1. Moisture Oven Drying ASTM, D 2216 - 98
2. Loss on Ignition Ignition / Gravimetric ASTM C 25-11
3. Acid Insoluble Matter Digestion & Gravimetric ASTM C 25-11
4. Mixed Oxide Ignition & Gravimetric ASTM C 25-11
5. Ferric Oxide Leaching & AAS ASTM C 25-11
6. Aluminum Oxide Calculation ASTM C 25-11
ASTM C 25 – 99/Rev. 11;
Potassium Permanganate
7. Calcium and Magnesium Method No. 12/ ASTM C 25 –
Titration/Gravimetric
99/ Rev. 11; Method No. 18
8. Insoluble Silica Sodium Fusion IS 2/1049
9. Sodium and Potassium oxides Emission Spectroscopy, AAS IS 2/1049
10. Sulfate Gravimetric ASTM C 25-11; Method No. 23
Trace Metals (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu.
11. AAS ASTM C 1301 – 1995 (2014)
Ni, Pb, and Zn)

3. Coal & Biomass

S. N. Parameters Test Methods References
Proximate Analysis, Part I, NS
1. Moisture Content Oven Drying
471/1-2061
2. Ash Content Incineration 4, 3.2.2, JIS M 8812
3. Volatile Matter Content Baking 5, 3.2.2, JIS M 8812
6, 3.2.2, JIS M 8812 / Proximate
4. Fixed Carbon Calculation
Analysis, Part I, NS 471/1-2061
5. Eschka Mixture ASTM, D 1757 - 03
Total Sulphur
6. Bomb washing ASTM, D 3177 - 02
Wet Oxidation/Cold Vapor
7. Total Mercury Atomic ASTM, D 6414 - 01
Absorption
Trace Metals (AS, Cd, Cr, Cu,
8. AAS ASTM, D 6357 - 00a
Pb, Mn, Ni, Zn)
ASTM, D 5865 - 03a / Part II,
9. Gross Calorific Value Bomb Calorimeter
NS 471 / 3 - 2061
Note: JIS: Japanese Industrial Standard
U.D.C.: Universal Decimal System

4. Sand & Aggregates

S. N. Parameters Test Methods References
ASTM, C 289 – 03/IS: 2386 (Part VII) -
1. Alkali Reactive Silica, Sc Photometric, Chemical
1963 (Reaff. 1990)
ASTM, C 289 – 03/IS: 2386 (Part VII) -
2. Alkali Reduction, Rc Titration, Chemical
1963 (Reaff. 1990)
Titration & Gravimetric
3. Chloride / Sulphate BS EN 1744 – 1:2009 (2012)
Method
 S. N. Parameters Test Methods References
4. Organic Impurities Color solution ASTM, C 40-04

5. Soil Analysis
S. N. Parameters Method Reference
Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility; Anderson J.M. &
1. Moisture Oven Drying
Ingram, J.S.I.
Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility; Anderson J.M. &
2. pH pH Meter Ingram, J.S.I. / USDA Agricultural Handbook 60, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
Soil Analysis, Jackson M. L. A. L. Page et al. (ed.) Methods
of soil analysis: Part 2: Chemical and microbiological
3. Conductivity Conductometric
properties. Monograph Number 9 (Second Edition), ASA,
Madison, WI
Manual on soil sampling & methods of analysis, Mckeague,
J.A. Ed. 1978; Wet - combustion Apparatus & Procedure for
Organic Matter / Modified Walkley & Organic & Inorganic Carbon in Soil, Soil Science Soc. An.
4.
Organic Carbon Black Proc. 24, 36-40; Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility; Anderson
J.M. & Ingram, J.S.I. / USDA Agricultural Handbook 60. U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C
Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility; Anderson J.M. & Ingram,
5. Texture Hydrometer J.S.I. Gee, G. W. and J. W. Bauder. 1982. Particle-size
analysis
Soil Analysis, Jackson M. L. Bremner, J. M. and C. S.
6. Available Nitrogen Kjeldahl Digestion Mulvaney. 1982. Nitrogen-total. p. 595-624. In: A. L. Page, et
al. (ed.) Methods of soil analysis
FAO Fertilizer & Plant Nutrition Bulletin No. 19, Food &
7. Total Nitrogen Kjeldahl Digestion
Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome – 2008.
Soil Analysis, Jackson M. L. Olsen, S. R. and L. E. Sommers.
1982. Phosphorus. p. 403-430. In: A. L. Page, et al. (ed.)
Methods of soil analysis: Part 2. Chemical and microbiological
8. Olsen
properties. ASA Monograph Number 9. FAO Fertilizer &
Plant Nutrition Bulletin No. 19, Food & Agriculture
Available Organization of the United Nations, Rome – 2008
Phosphorous Soil Analysis, Jackson M. L. Horneck, D. A., J. M. Hart, K.
Topper and B. Koespell. 1989. Methods of soil analysis used
in the soil-testing laboratory at Oregon State University.
9. Bary
AgricExpStn SM 89:4. FAO Fertilizer & Plant Nutrition
Bulletin No. 19, Food & Agriculture Organization of the
United Nations, Rome – 2008
Hesse, P.R. 1971; A textbook of soil chemical analysis. John
10. Total Phosphorous Ascorbic Acid
Murray, London. pp. 520
Soil Analysis, ML Jackson; Guide to Laboratory Establishment
Available
11. AAS for Plant Nutrient Analysis, FAO Fertilizer & Plant Nutrition
Potassium
Bulletin, 19, 2008 (Derived from Berger & Truog, 1939)
Guide to Laboratory Establishment for Plant Nutrient Analysis,
12. Available Boron Extraction, Carmine FAO Fertilizer & Plant Nutrition Bulletin, 19, 2008 (Derived
from Berger &Truog, 1939)
Diagnosis & Improvement of Saline & Alkali Soils, LA
Richards, Edt. Soil & Water Conservation Research Branch,
Extractable Argentometric
13. Agricultural Research Division, Agriculture Handbook No. 60,
Chloride Titration
1954, US; Methods in Environmental analysis Water, Soil &
Air, PK Gupta, 2000
 S. N. Parameters Method Reference
Diagnosis & Improvement of Saline & Alkali Soils, LA
Richards, Edt. Soil & Water Conservation Research Branch,
14. Extractable Sulfate Gravimetric Agricultural Research Division, Agriculture Handbook No. 60,
1954, US; Methods in Environmental analysis Water, Soil &
Air, PK Gupta, 2000
Exchangeable
Prianshnikov, EDTA Manual on soil sampling & methods of analysis, Mckeague,
15. Cations (Ca, Mg,
Titrimetric Method J.A. Ed. 1978
Na, K)
Cation ExchangePrianshnikov, EDTA Manual on soil sampling & methods of analysis, Mckeague,
16.
Capacity Titrimetric Method J.A. Ed. 1978
DTPA Guide to Laboratory Establishment for Plant Nutrient Analysis,
DTPA Extraction &
17. Micronutrients FAO Fertilizer & Plant Nutrition Bulletin, 19, 2008 (Derived
AAS
(Cu, Fe, Mn& Zn) from Berger & Truog, 1939)

6. Chemical / Organic Fertilizer

S. N. Parameters Test Methods References
IS: 6092 Part VI, Guide to laboratory
establishment for plant nutrient analysis, FAO
1. Moisture Oven Drying
2008

IS: 6092, Part VI, 1971; Guide to laboratory

2. Moisture Vacuum Desiccant establishment for plant nutrient analysis, FAO
2008
Guide to laboratory establishment for plant
3. Particle Size Sieve Analysis
nutrient analysis, FAO 2008
4. Free Acidity Titration IS: 6092 Part VI- 1985
5. Total Nitrogen Kjeldahl AOAC 955.04, 20th Edition (2016)
Magnesium Oxide IS: 6092 Part 2/ AOAC 920.03, 20th Edition
6. Ammoniacal Nitrogen
distillation (2016)
Combined Ammoniacal IS: 6092 Part 2- 1985/ AOAC 920.04, 20 th
7. Formaldehyde Titration
Nitrogen Edition (2016)
Ammoniacal & Nitrate IS: 6092 Part 2- 1985/ AOAC 892.01, 20 th
8. Devarda’s Alloy
Nitrogen Edition (2016)
IS: 6092 Part 2- 1985/ AOAC 959.03, 20 th
9. Urea Nitrogen Titration
Edition (2016)
IS: 6092 Part 2- 1985/ AOAC 920.03, 20 th
10. Urea PDAB Spectrophotometric
Edition (2016)
IS: 6092 Part 2- 1985/ AOAC 960.04, 20 th
11. Biuret PDAB Spectrophotometric
Edition (2016)
Spectrophotometric
12. Total Phosphorous AOAC, 958.01, 20th Edition (2016)
Molybdovanadophosphate
Spectrophotometric
13. Water Soluble Phosphorous 970.01, AOAC, 20th Edition (2016)
Molybdovanadophosphate
Citrate InsolubleNeutral Ammonium IS: 6092 Part 3- 1985; 2.3.10 / 963.03 AOAC,
14.
Phosphorous Citrate 20th Edition (2016)
IS: 6092 Part 3- 1985; Guide to Laboratory
Neutral Ammonium
15. Free Phosphoric Acid Establishment for Plant Nutrient Analysis, FAO
Citrate
2008
AAS / Emission
16. Sodium & Potassium 983.02, AOAC, 20th Edition (2016)
Spectrophotometry
7. Organic Manure / Compost / Liquid fertilizer
S. N. Parameters Test Methods References
ASTM D2974, 1995; Wolf, N., Wolf, A. and Hoskins, B.
Oven Drying 1997. Dry Matter Analysis Methods, University of
1. Moisture
Wisconsin, US Department of Agriculture / IS: 6092
Part VI
Wolf, Nancy. 2003. Determination of manure pH. p. 48-
Electromeric 49. In: John Peters (ed.) Recommended Methods of
2. pH
Manure Analysis. University of Wisconsin System, US
Department of Agriculture
Wolf, Nancy. 2003. Determination of manure electrical
conductivity (EC). p. 50-51. In: John Peters (ed.)
3. Conductivity Electromeric Recommended Methods of Manure Analysis. University
of Wisconsin System, University of California,
Agricultural & Natural resources, 2009
Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility; Anderson J.M. &
Modified Walkley & Ingram, J.S.I. / USDA Agricultural Handbook 60. U.S.
4. Organic Matter
Black Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C/ FAO
Bulletin No.19 (2008)
Organic fertilizers refer to organic manures, compost,
agro-industrial wastes, etc. The laboratory analysis of
organic fertilizer is based on Guide to Laboratory
5. Total Nitrogen Modified Kjeldahl Establishment for Plant nutrient Analysis, Motsara, MR
& Roy, RN, FAO, Fertilizer & Plant Nutrition Bulletin
No. 19, Rome 2008 and AOAC 955.04, 20 th Edition
(2016)
The laboratory analysis of organic fertilizer is based on
Guide to Laboratory Establishment for Plant nutrient
Analysis, Motsara, MR & Roy, RN, FAO, Fertilizer &
Kjeldahl Plant Nutrition Bulletin No. 19, Rome 2008; N., Wolf,
6. Ammoniacal Nitrogen
A. and Hoskins, B. 1997. Recommended Methods for
Manure Analysis, University of Wisconsin, US
Department of Agriculture, 2003/ AOAC 920.03, 20th
Edition (2016)
The laboratory analysis of organic fertilizer is based on
Ascorbic Acid, Guide to Laboratory Establishment for Plant nutrient
7. Total Phosphorous Analysis, Motsara, MR & Roy, RN, FAO, Fertilizer &
Spectrophotometric
Plant Nutrition Bulletin No. 19, Rome 2008/ AOAC,
958.01, 20th Edition (2016)
The laboratory analysis of organic fertilizer is based on
Flame Absorption, Guide to Laboratory Establishment for Plant nutrient
Total Sodium &
8. Analysis, Motsara, MR & Roy, RN, FAO, Fertilizer &
Potassium AAS
Plant Nutrition Bulletin No. 19, Rome 2008/ AOAC,
958.01, 20th Edition (2016)
The laboratory analysis of organic fertilizer is based on
Complexometric Guide to Laboratory Establishment for Plant nutrient
9. Calcium & Magnesium
Titration Analysis, Motsara, MR & Roy, RN, FAO, Fertilizer &
Plant Nutrition Bulletin No. 19, Rome 2008
Trace Metals B, Fe, Mn, Dry Ashing, AAS US EPA, 1986. Method 3051. Acid Digestion of
10.
Pb, Cd, Cr, Cu, Zn sediments, sludges & Soils
Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Pb, Cd, US EPA, 1986. Method 3050. Acid Digestion of
11. Wet Digestion, AAS
Cr, Cu, Zn sediments sludges & Soils.
12. Sulfate Gravimetric The laboratory analysis of organic fertilizer is based on
Guide to Laboratory Establishment for Plant nutrient
Analysis, Motsara, MR & Roy, RN, FAO, Fertilizer &
 S. N. Parameters Test Methods References
Plant Nutrition Bulletin No. 19, Rome 2008/ AOAC,
980.02, 20th Edition (2016)
Vanadomolybdophos The laboratory analysis of organic fertilizer is based on
phoric acid Guide to Laboratory Establishment for Plant nutrient
13. Phosphorous as P2O5
Analysis, Motsara, MR & Roy, RN, FAO, Fertilizer &
Plant Nutrition Bulletin No. 19, Rome 2008

8. Cement
S. N. Parameters Method References
1. EN 196-2: 1994, Method No. 6;
Sample Preparation Quartering & Sieving
ASTM C -114 - 00, Method 4.4
Silicon Dioxide as SiO2
2. Ammonium Chloride Fusion and ASTM C 114 - 2003, Procedure No.6;
(Insoluble Residue less
Gravimetric ASTM C 114 - 2000, Procedure No. 6
than 1%)
Silicon Dioxide as SiO2
3.
(Insoluble Residue Sodium fusion and ignition ASTM C 114 - 15, Procedure No.8
greater than 1%)
4. Ammonium Hydroxide
Precipitation and Ignition ASTM C 114 - 15, Method 9,10
group (R2O3)
5. Iron Oxide (Fe2O3) and
AAS ASTM C 114 - 15, Procedure 14
Alumina (Al2O3)
6. ASTM C 114 - 15, Method No. 15,
Calcium Oxide as CaO Potassium Permanganate Titration
23
7. Magnesium Oxide as ASTM C 114 - 15, Method No. 16,
Precipitation and Ignition
MgO 25
8.
Sulphur Trioxide as SO3 Precipitation and Gravimetric ASTM C 114 - 15, Method No. 17.1
9. EN 196 -21:1994, Method No. 4;
Inherent Chloride Precipitation and Back Titration
ASTM C 114 – 15, Method No. 21
10. ASTM C 114 - 15, Method No. 18,
Loss on Ignition Ignition
26
11.
Insoluble Residue Ignition & Gravimetric ASTM, C 114 -15, Method No. 7
12.
Acid Soluble Alkalies AAS ASTM C 114 - 15, Method No. 19

9. Fly Ash
S. N. Parameters Method References
1.
Moisture Content Gravimetric ASTM C 311-05, Procedure No. 11
2.
Loss on Ignition Ignition ASTM C 311-05, Procedure No. 13
3. Silicon dioxide, Aluminum oxide, Iron oxide, Calcium Oxide, Magnesium Oxide, Sulfur Trioxide:
Same as applied for cement analysis