About IIM

The Institute of Marine Research (IIM-CSIC) is one of the main marine research centers in the Iberian Peninsula. Looking at the Atlantic from Vigo, a city with a strong connection with the sea, the IIM-CSIC faces the challenge of increasing our knowledge about the ocean, from its physical characteristics to the food we take from it and the processes that bind the whole system together.

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Research

Research is at the core of the Institute of Marine Research's work. Working along 3 Core Research Themes, which intertwine and connect to each other, the researchers and technicians at the IIM-CSIC look for answers within 9 different research lines.

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Innovation

While our research provides us with new knowledge about our sea and shores, at the Institute of Marine Research we are committed to go a step further, creating new collaborations with the industry and other economic activities, be they already 'established' industries, such as fisheries or aquaculture, or 'emerging' ones, such as ocean observation.

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Society

Science is not complete until it is shared with society. As a public research institution, the IIM understands that its commitment is with society, fostering a two-way relationship with its surrounding community and an open perspective on science.

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Work & Study

Marine scientists, lab technicians, biologists, chemists and engineers, but also economists, lawyers or communicators (both working and in training) contribute to the interdisciplinary nature of our center. With more than 200 employees, the IIM-CSIC is a large community of people who work together for the sake of science, knowledge and sustainability.

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News & Events

Do you want to be aware of the latest at the IIM? The Institute has a whole team involved in communication & outreach, sharing all news that arise and organizing events to reach all sectors of society: from other peers working in science to children in schools or our neighbors from Vigo.

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Metals Determination in the Marine Environment

The Metals Determination in the Marine Environment service focuses on the determination of metals in different matrices from marine environments (sediments, biota, water), as well as in other environmental samples not specifically related to the marine environment, by means of ICP-MS.

Objectives & Tasks

This service provides metal analysis in all types of samples, from sediment to biota or water, using cutting-edge ICP-MS equipment (Agilent 7900). 

Portfolio of services

  • SOLID SAMPLE DIGESTION: Solid sample digestion service for sediment/soil or biota analysis. Acid digestion (can include HNO3, HCl, HF and/or H2O2, depending on the matrix and the extraction requested) by means of a microwave oven.
  • SEDIMENT / BIOTA ANALYSIS PACKAGES:
    • Basic Package (Digested Sample):  
      • Analysis of Na, Mg, Al, Si, P, K, Ca, V, Cr , Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Sr, Cd, Sn, Sb, Ba, Pb, U
      • Analysis Turnaround Time: 2 weeks from sample reception.
    • Rare Earths Package (Digested Sample):
      • Analysis of Sc, Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd , Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu
      • Analysis Turnaround Time: 2 weeks from sample reception.
    • Extra Elements Package (Digested Sample):
      • Analysis of  Li, Be, Rb, Zr, Nb , Mo, Ag, In, Te, Cs, Hf, Ta, W, Au, Bi, Th, Hg
      • Analysis Turnaround Time: 2 weeks from sample reception.
    • Platinum-Group Elements Package:
      • Analysis of Pt, Pd, Rh, Ru, Ir
      • Analysis Turnaround Time: 3 weeks from sample reception.
  • ANALYSIS OF DISSOLVED METALS IN MARINE WATER
    • Analysis service for dissolved metals in seawater, with the necessary limit of detection for determination in non-polluted oceanic waters. Determination will be carried out using a SeaFAST preconcentration module (preconcentrates metals and removes saline content) coupled to ICP-MS.
      • Analysis of Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu , Zn, As, Cd, Pb
      • Analysis Turnaround Time: 2 weeks from sample reception.

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For further info
SERVICE WEBSITE AT CSIC.ES
Contact us

Antonio Cobelo García

acobelo@iim.csic. es