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All,
In investigating a site which has a potential to have been
contaminated with elemental mercury during operation, it is necessary to
consider the potential for it to still be present and hence whether there is a requirement
to test for it. Available information suggests that elemental mercury
will volatilise readily and any remaining will be transformed into much less
volatile inorganic mercury salts.
My enquiry is then two fold:
1 – Does anyone know of environmental laboratories who
have the capability to test for Elemental Mercury with suitable accreditation?
2 – Is it likely that Elemental Mercury will be
detectable given the fate and transport properties? (A significant period
of time has elapsed since it was used (possibly) operationally at the site.)
Thanks in anticipation
Sarah
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Sarah Roberts BEng (Hons) MSc CEnv AMICE FFB Associate (Geo-Environmental) OPUS JOYNES PIKE Ltd Mob 07825 205643 |
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1-2 Aire House, Richmond Business Park, Sidings Court,
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