Comprehensive Elemental Inventory for Soil, Sediment, and Growing Media

For Researchers, Remediation Consultants, and Advanced Soil Professionals

When you need to know what’s really in the soil—not just what’s soluble or plant-available—the Aqua Regia Total Extraction provides a complete elemental fingerprint. This strong-acid digestion test measures total elemental content, including both immediately available and mineral-bound nutrients that may not be accessible to plants but still play a role in long-term fertility, environmental risk, or soil classification.

This analysis is ideal for professionals who require raw, high-resolution data for modeling, compliance, research, or auditing mineral inputs over time.

What This Test Measures (Total Elemental Content):

• Macronutrients
  ▪️ Total Nitrogen (N)
  ▪️ Total Phosphorus (P)
  ▪️ Total Potassium (K)
  ▪️ Total Sulfur (S)
• Base Cations
  ▪️ Total Sodium (Na)
  ▪️ Total Calcium (Ca)
  ▪️ Total Magnesium (Mg)
• Micronutrients & Trace Elements
  ▪️ Total Zinc (Zn)
  ▪️ Total Iron (Fe)
  ▪️ Total Manganese (Mn)
  ▪️ Total Copper (Cu)
  ▪️ Total Boron (B)
  ▪️ Total Molybdenum (Mo)
  ▪️ Total Cobalt (Co)
  ▪️ Total Selenium (Se)
  ▪️ Total Silicon (Si)
  ▪️ Total Aluminum (Al)

Why Use Aqua Regia?

The Aqua Regia method is not a plant-availability test. It is used to determine the total amount of each element present, regardless of whether it is accessible to plants. This is critical when:

• Evaluating long-term mineral reserves or inputs
• Investigating contamination or toxic metal presence
• Performing regulatory testing or environmental audits
• Comparing soil profiles or media sources
• Supporting academic or research-grade data models

Important Note

• This test does not indicate current plant-available nutrients.
• It includes mineral-bound elements that may not contribute to short-term fertility but affect soil behavior, reclamation, or remediation planning.
• No interpretations or fertilizer recommendations are included.

Perfect For:

• Soil and environmental scientists
• Remediation specialists and regulatory compliance
• Research institutions and lab studies
• Compost or media manufacturers validating mineral inputs
• Consultants auditing soil or media over time

Deliverables

• Lab Report Only: Elemental data reported in parts per million (ppm)
• No recommendations or interpretations provided

Sample Requirements & Turnaround

• Minimum Sample Size: 3–4 cups
• Turnaround Time: 5 business days from lab receipt

Order the Aqua Regia Total Extraction Test Today

If you need a full-spectrum elemental inventory—not just what’s available today, but everything that’s present—this test delivers professional-grade data you can trust.