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Our methods

With over 60 years of expertise, SEAL Analytical has developed and refined nutrient analysis methods trusted by laboratories worldwide. Designed for accuracy and compliance, our methods meet global standards such as ISO, EPA, UKAS, AOAC, and Coresta, ensuring reliable results across environmental, agricultural, and commercial applications.

Setting the Standard in Nutrient Analysis

SEAL Analytical has developed a wealth of knowledge and expertise with over six decades of experience in nutrient analysis and sample handling. Our methods reflect this journey, developed and refined through extensive testing and real-world application across the globe. The history of our AA2 continuous flow analyzer, which contributed to the development of many Standard Methods, reflects our long-standing commitment to quality and accuracy. From environmental testing to dairy, tobacco, and beyond, our systems not only meet but exceed the standards set by leading regulatory bodies, including ISO, EPA, UKAS, AOAC, and Coresta.

ISO Methodology

Across our product lines, including discrete analyzers, continuous flow analyzers, robotic handling systems, and digestion systems, we offer ISO-compliant methods for reliable, high-precision results. Whether you're looking for nutrient analysis in environmental, agricultural, or industrial applications, our instruments are fully capable of meeting ISO standards, ensuring the consistency and quality that your lab requires.

If you would like to learn more about how our systems integrate with ISO methodologies or need guidance on your specific application, our team of experts is here to help.  All SEAL locations are well-versed in our methodology for ISO compliance, please contact us with questions or requests.

EPA Methodology

SEAL Analytical's analyzers are trusted across the United States and Americas for meeting the stringent requirements of EPA methodologies in nutrient detection and analysis. Our wide range of discrete analyzers, continuous flow analyzers, robotic handling systems, and digestion systems automate methods for EPA compliance for environmental and water testing.

If you’re looking to enhance your lab’s EPA-compliant capabilities or have questions about our available methods, our team at SEAL Analytical's US headquarters is here to help. Reach out directly for support and recommendations for your testing needs.

Methods for AOAC Compliance

SEAL Analytical provides solutions that adhere to AOAC-approved methods for nutrient analysis, including critical parameters such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, pH, and more. Our discrete and continuous flow analyzers, along with robotic handling systems and digestion equipment, ensure accuracy and reproducibility for soil, water, and fertilizer testing. SEAL systems streamline AOAC-compliant processes, offering high throughput and reliability to meet the needs of laboratories performing regulated nutrient analysis.

To explore our AOAC-compliant methods or discuss how our systems can enhance your lab’s performance, contact your nearest SEAL team for expert support and guidance.

Coresta Approved Methodology

Tobacco laboratories around the world have trusted their tobacco analysis to the AutoAnalyzer II, AutoAnalyzer 3, and now the AutoAnalyzer 500.  Bringing a previously unattainable level of sensitivity, speed, and precision to your tobacco and nicotine analysis, SEAL Analytical’s AutoAnalyzer series offer Coresta-approved methodology for common parameters such as total alkaloids, reducing sugars, reducing carbohydrates, and nitrate.  Additionally, SEAL proudly offers compatiblilty with Coresta no. 85 for total alkaloids, using safer reagents than previous method options.

All of our locations are well-versed in our Coresta-approved methodology.  Discover what SEAL Analytical has to offer for your laboratory by contacting any of our locations today!

Common Applications

With over 1,000 methods developed, SEAL Analytical brings a wide-range of possibilities to your laboratory.  Explore our Markets and Products pages for method details specific to each area, or learn more about a few of our most common applications below.

Ammonia
Ammonia analysis is essential for understanding water quality, managing wastewater treatment, and monitoring ecosystem health. SEAL Analytical offers proven methods and instrumentation that eliminate labor intensive steps like manual distillation and ensure precise, reliable ammonia measurements in diverse sample types ranging from drinking water and wastewater to seawater, soil extracts, and industrial processes.
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Nitrate
Nitrate analysis is a vital component of water quality, agriculture, and regulatory compliance. SEAL Analytical's continuous flow and discrete analyzers enhance efficiency and accuracy with a variety of automated methods and reduction pathways. Ditch cadmium columns and granules for easily maintained cadmium coils, or other options like hydrazine sulfate, vanadium chloride, and enzymatic reduction.
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Nitrite
As a critical component in the analysis of water quality and nutrient cycling, nitrite analysis provides valuable information to analysts and researchers in a wide range of fields. This test is easily automated on SEAL discrete analyzers and continuous flow analyzers alike - bringing incredible sample throughputs and the lowest detection limits to labs of all sizes.
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Phosphate
Phosphate levels influence ecosystems - fueling algal blooms and affecting soil fertility. Effective phosphate analysis improves environmental water testing, nutrient monitoring, and resource management. SEAL Analytical’s approved methods and automated analyzers ensure precise, reliable phosphate measurements in drinking water, wastewater, seawater, soil, and fertilizer—empowering informed decisions for healthier ecosystems and improved resource management.
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Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN)
Enhance your TKN digestion and analysis with SEAL Analytical's automated nutrient analyzers and digestion systems, achieving the low detection limits needed for regulatory compliance while keeping up with throughput demand. Reliable TKN analysis is essential for monitoring nitrogen pollution, optimizing soil health, and ensuring compliance in environmental, agricultural, and commercial applications.
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Total Phosphorus (TP)
Total Phosphorus testing is essential for monitoring nutrient pollution, optimizing fertilizer use, and meeting regulatory standards. Automating both digestion and analysis improves accuracy, increases throughput, and enables multi-parameter testing in high-demand labs. SEAL Analytical’s advanced analyzers and digestion blocks provide reliable, high-quality solutions for precise Total Phosphorus and Total Kjeldahl Phosphorus analysis.
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Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)
The BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand) testing process has a reputation as a tedious task when performed manually and is prone to human error. As an automated method on SEAL Analytical's MiniLab systems, BOD bottles are prepared and analyzed identically using precision robotics while analysts are no longer tied to the benchtop during analysis. Learn more about how the MiniLab is facilitating efficient and accurate BOD testing around the world.
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Cyanide
Cyanide testing is critical for monitoring water quality, industrial discharge, and product safety in sectors like mining, food production, and tobacco. Automated analysis improves efficiency, ensures regulatory compliance, and eliminates labor-intensive steps like manual distillation. SEAL Analytical’s advanced systems provide precise, high-throughput cyanide detection for laboratories managing environmental and industrial testing.
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pH
As a critical but time-consuming step in common sample preparation, pH analysis and adjustment is a perfect candidate for automation in labs of all sizes. Learn more about our scalable MiniLab platforms for pH and other common tests.
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Conductivity (EC)
Conductivity analysis is essential for detecting contamination, assessing salinity, and ensuring regulatory compliance in environmental and industrial applications. Automation improves accuracy, increases throughput, and enables simultaneous analysis of pH, alkalinity, turbidity, and color. SEAL Analytical’s advanced solutions streamline workflows, delivering reliable, high-quality data for high-volume laboratories.
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