• Sample Weights
    Minimum Requirements

The table below outlines the absolute minimum (Min.) sample weight requirements and the recommended (Rec.) amounts for the different analysis packages.

Min. Rec.
P2 - Moisture Content 650 1000+
P3 - Ash Content 3 10+
P4 - Ethanol Extractives 15 50+
P5 - Water Extractives 15 50+
P6 - Full Extractives 30 60+
P7 - Lignocellulosic Sugars 3 10+
P8 - Lignin Content 3 10+
P9 - Lignocellulosic Sugars and Lignin 3 10+
P10 - Sugars, Lignin, Extractives, and Ash 30 60+
P11 - NIR Prediction Package 5 50+
P12 - Sugars in Solvent Extract 15 50+
P13 - Sugars and Oligosaccharides in Solution 12 50+
P14 - Starch Content 15 30+
P15 - Uronic Acids 3 10+
P16 - Acetyl Content 3 10+
P17 - Biomass Amino Acids 3 10+
P18 - Biomass Lipids as Fatty Acids 3 10+
P19 - Deluxe Lignocellulose Package 30 100+
P20 - Lignin S/G Ratio 1 3+
P21 - Sugars in Solution 2 10+
P22 - Organic Acids and Furans 2 10+
P23 - Dimers and Trimers from Cellulose Hydrolysis 1 5+
P24 - Dimers and Trimers from Hemicellulose Hydrolysis 1 5+
P25 - Dimers and Trimers from Cellulose and Hemicellulose Hydrolysis 1 5+
P29 - Oligomers from Starch Hydrolysis 1 10+
P31 - Volatile Matter 3 10+
P32 - Proximate Analysis 6 15+
P33 - Ultimate (Elemental) Analysis 3 10+
P34 - Calorific Value and Elements 6 20+
P35 - Chlorine and Sulphur 5 15+
P36 - Major Elements 20 100+
P37 - Minor Elements 20 100+
P38 - Major and Minor Elements 20 100+
P40 - Combustion Package 10 30+
P41 - Ash Melting Behaviour (Oxidising Conditions) 300 500+
P42 - Ash Melting Behaviour (Reducing Conditions) 300 500+
P50 - Ultimate Combustion Package 100 600+
P51 - Particle Size 50 100+
P52 - Pellet Length and Diameter 100 300+
P53 - Bulk Density 500 1000+
P61 - Sugars in Bio-Oil Water Extract 2 10+
P62 - Sugars and Oligosaccharides in Bio-oil Water Extract 12 50+
P71 - Seaweed Carbohydrates 2 10+
P72 - Seaweed Amino Acids 2 10+
P73 - Seaweed Lipids as Fatty Acids 3 10+
P74 - Pigments in Seaweed 1 5+
P75 - Seaweed Phytohormones 1 5+
P76 - Seaweed Vitamins (Fat-Soluble) 5 10+
P77 - Seaweed Vitamins (Water-Soluble) 5 10+
P78 - Seaweed Total Phenolics 3 10+
P79 - Seaweed Phenolics Profiling 3 10+
P80 - Biomass Content 3 5+
P81 - Biomethane Potential - 14 Days 2000 2000+
P82 - Biomethane Potential - 14 Days - Deluxe Package 2000 2000+
P84 - Biomethane Potential - 21 Days 2000 2000+
P85 - Biomethane Potential - 21 Days - Deluxe Package 2000 2000+
P87 - Biomethane Potential - 28 Days 2000 2000+
P88 - Biomethane Potential - 28 Days - Deluxe Package 2000 2000+
P90 - Biomethane Potential - 40 Days 2000 2000+
P91 - Biomethane Potential - 40 Days - Deluxe Package 2000 2000+
P93 - Feedstock Chemical and Biological Analysis 100 1000+
P94 - Digestate Chemical and Biological Analysis 100 1000+
P95 - Residual Biogas Potential - 14 Days 2000 2000+
P96 - Residual Biogas Potential - 14 Days - Deluxe Package 2000 2000+
P98 - Residual Biogas Potential - 21 Days 2000 2000+
P99 - Residual Biogas Potential - 21 Days - Deluxe Package 2000 2000+
P101 - Residual Biogas Potential - 28 Days 2000 2000+
P121 - Evaluation of Biomass for Enzymatic Digestibility 10 100+
P122 - Evaluation of Pre-Treatment on Enzymatic Digestibility 10 100+
P123 - Composition of Residue from Enzymatic Hydrolysis 5 20+
P124 - Fermentation Inhibitors in Enzymatic Hydrolysate 1 10+
P125 - Cellulase Saccharification Efficiency 3 30+
P126 - Xylanase Saccharification Efficiency 3 30+
P127 - Amylase Saccharification Efficiency 3 30+
P128 - Cellulase Activity 3 30+
P129 - Cellulolytic Enzymes Activity 3 30+
P130 - Amylolytic Enzymes Activity 3 30+
P150 - Plant Pigments 1 5+
P155 - Polyamines 1 5+
P160 - Polyphenols 1 5+
P165 - Terpenes 1 5+
P170 - Seaweed Total Tannins 5 10+
P171 - Alginate Molecular Weight Analysis 1 1+
P172 - Total Phlorotannins Estimation 5 10+
P173 - Seaweed Bromoform Content 1 5+
P176 - Seaweed Flavonoids 3 5+
P177 - Seaweed Dietary Fiber 5 10+
P200 - Algae Carbohydrates 1 5+
P201 - Algal Lipids as Fatty Acids 1 5+
P202 - Free Sterols in Microalgae 2 5+
P210 - Crude Fibre 8 10+
P220 - Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) 2 5+
P221 - Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) 1 5+
P222 - Volatile Fatty Acids (VFAs) Speciation 1 10+
P223 - Carbon Dioxide Evolution Rate 2 20+
P224 - Specific Oxygen Uptake Rate 1 10+
P225 - Digestate Impurity Content 100 1000+
P227 - Nitrates 1 10+
P228 - Viable Weed Seeds 100 1000+
P229 - Organic Matter 1 10+
P240 - Specific Hydrolytic Potential (SHP) 10 100+
P241 - Specific Acidogenic Potential (SAP) 10 100+
P242 - Specific Methanogenic Potential (SMP) 10 100+
P243 - SHP; SAP; and SMP 30 300+
P244 - FOS/TAC and Alkalinity 3 20+
P245 - Sludge Granule Size Analysis 100 1000+
P246 - Sludge Activity Test 100 1000+
P247 - Anaerobic Toxicity Assay 100 2000+
P250 - Continuous Anaerobic Digestion 2000 5000+
P251 - Apiose 1 5+
P252 - Xylulose 2 5+
P253 - Xylonic Acid 2 5+
P270 - Protein-Corrected Klason Lignin 3 10+
P271 - Aflatoxins 50 100+
P281 - Molecular Weight Analysis 1 1+
P282 - Degree of Esterification 2 5+
P283 - Degree of Acetylation 2 5+
P284 - Chitin 3 5+
P285 - Beta and Alpha Glucan 5 10+
P300 - Plant Cell Wall Analysis 10 50+
P301 - Plant Micro and Macro Elements 3 10+
P302 - Plant Vitamins (Water-Soluble) 2 10+
P303 - Plant Vitamins (Fat-Soluble) 2 10+
P350 - Biochar Production 10 1000+
P360 - Specific Surface Area (5-Point BET) 1 5+
P364 - Pore-Size Distribution 1 5+
P366 - Pore Size Distribution Deluxe 1 5+
P368 - Pore Size Distribution Ultimate 1 5+
P370 - Inherent Moisture 10 500+
P371 - Ash Content (815C) 3 10+
P372 - Inorganic Carbon 3 10+
P373 - Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) - Under Nitrogen 1 10+
P374 - Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) - Under Air 1 10+
P381 - Electrical Conductivity 20 50+
P382 - Water Holding Capacity 20 50+
P383 - Cation Exchange Capacity 10 30+
P384 - Biochar Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) 5 20+
P385 - Liming 10 50+
P386 - Germination Inhibition 20 200+
P387 - Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) 2 10+
P388 - Biochar Plant Growth Trials 100 500+
P390 - Biochar Physical Properties Deluxe 10 100+
P391 - Biochar Physical Properties Ultimate 15 100+
P393 - Biochar Thermal Properties Deluxe 30 100+
P394 - Biochar Thermal Properties Ultimate 50 200+
P396 - Biochar Soil Amendment Deluxe 150 500+
P397 - Biochar Soil Amendment Ultimate 150 500+
P399 - Biochar Complete Evaluation Package 200 500+







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