PT scheme "Stack Emissions Proficiency Testing Scheme (STACKS)"


Product groups and testing fields

Product groups Air
Laboratory and scientific equipment
Measuring instruments
Metals
Process control systems
Exhaust gases / immissions
Emissions

Testing fields Analytical chemistry
Environmental conditions
Environmental protection
Safety evaluation
Emissions from gases and vapours



Test items, tested properties and testing methods

Table of test items, tested properties and testing methods
Test item Tested property Testing method
Impinger solution Arsenic
Impinger solution Cadmium
Impinger solution Nickel
Impinger solution Lead
Impinger solution Copper
Impinger solution Antimony
Impinger solution Mercury
Impinger solution Manganese
Impinger solution Cobalt
Impinger solution Thallium
Impinger solution Vanadium
Impinger solution Chromium
Impinger solution Ammonia
Impinger solution Sulfur dioxide (determined as sulfate)
Impinger solution Hydrogen fluoride
Impinger solution Hydrogen chloride
Heavy Metals on Quartz or PTFE filters Arsenic
Heavy Metals on Quartz or PTFE filters Cadmium
Heavy Metals on Quartz or PTFE filters Nickel
Heavy Metals on Quartz or PTFE filters Lead
Heavy Metals on Quartz or PTFE filters Copper
Heavy Metals on Quartz or PTFE filters Antimony
Heavy Metals on Quartz or PTFE filters Manganese
Heavy Metals on Quartz or PTFE filters Cobalt
Heavy Metals on Quartz or PTFE filters Thallium
Heavy Metals on Quartz or PTFE filters Vanadium
Heavy Metals on Quartz or PTFE filters Chromium


Status and aims of the PT scheme

Applicable standards or documents
Subsidiary aims
Independent review Accredited by UKAS on the basis of ISO/IEC 17043

Commissioned by


Frequency of performance

Year of first execution 2008
Performed regularly yes (4 times a year)


Costs

Participation fees


This EPTIS database entry

was entered/updated on 25 November 2011


Contact details of the PT provider

Table of contact details
Provider Contact person
LGC Standards Proficiency Testing
1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green,
Bury Lancashire
BL9 0AP
Great Britain

Tel.: +44 (0)161 762 2500
Fax: +44 (0)161 762 2501
Web: http://www.lgcpt.com
Mr Abdul H Sheikh

Tel.: +44 (0)161 762 2500
Fax: +44 (0)161 762 2501
Email: abdul.sheikh@lgcpt.com