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Environmental Sample Preparation and Digestion Techniques

Most analytical errors begin before measurement, in the preparation and digestion of environmental samples. Techniques such as acid digestion, microwave digestion and extraction must be controlled and clean. This programme builds strong sample preparation practice for environmental work.

What you will be able to do

  • Select preparation methods for soil, water and biota
  • Perform acid and microwave digestion safely
  • Apply extraction and clean up techniques
  • Control contamination and recovery
  • Document preparation for traceable results

Course outline

  1. 01Preparation strategy by sample type
  2. 02Acid digestion methods
  3. 03Microwave assisted digestion
  4. 04Extraction and clean up
  5. 05Contamination and recovery control
  6. 06Spikes and reference materials
  7. 07Documentation and traceability

Who should attend

Environmental laboratory technicians and analysts who prepare and digest samples ahead of instrumental analysis.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
24 to 25 Aug 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Dubai2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Lagos2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Harare2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Kampala2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Pretoria2R10,000
12 to 13 Oct 2026Cape Town2R10,000
26 to 27 Oct 2026Online2US$900
2 to 3 Nov 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026Cairo2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Accra2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Kigali2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Durban2R10,000
21 to 22 Dec 2026Johannesburg2R10,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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