Sediment Analysis

We operate an in-house physical sedimentology laboratory which supports environmental and oceanographic projects. All analyses are conducted to recognised BS/ISO EN standards, and a comprehensive quality assurance protocol is in place based upon our Quality Management System and on the use of standard reference materials. We offer the following analytical services:

  • Grain size (sedimentation, laser, sieving)
  • Grain density
  • Grain shape
  • Organic, carbonate and moisture content
  • Settling velocity for sands and silts
  • Critical entrainment stress
  • Total suspended solids

In conjunction with a NMBAQC-certified partner we also offer benthic taxonomic identification of offshore samples to DTI North Sea analytical standards.

For further details, please contact Judy McKay, jmckay@partrac.com.