Working Group Quality in Laboratories

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Discussion Group of the ICP forests Working Group on Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Laboratories

Website: http://icp-forests.net/page/working-group-on-quality
Members: 63
Latest Activity: May 30

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Successful meeting of the heads of the labs in Birmensdorf / Switzerland

Together with 58 participants (15 online) from 20 countries we had a successful meeting of the heads of the labs in Birmensdorf from 12th till 13th May 2022. The meeting was very well organized by the team of WSL. We discussed the results of the last ring tests (water, foliage and soil) as well as methodical aspects (ICP-MS, Mercury in wood and deposition samples, bark sampling for determination of the nutrient status,…) and stability of soil solution samples.…Continue

Started by Alfred FÜRST May 19.

11th Deposition and soil solution WRT 2021/2022

Dear participants of the 11th Deposition and soil solution WRT 2021/2022,The automatic data evaluation based on the median values has been completed and cross-checked.You can check now the results and qualification report of your laboratory at http://bfw.ac.at/depo/ring_depo.login by entering your laboratory code and your password.The report can be downloaded at…Continue

Started by Alfred FÜRST Mar 8.

24th Needle/Leaf Interlaboratory Comparison Test - 2021/2022 - final report available

47 laboratories in 25 countries participated in the 24th Needle/Leaf Interlaboratory Test, but only 44 laboratories submitted their results in time.The samples consisted of:1. Spruce twigs (Austria) – same sample as for the 21st test (Sample 3 there) 2. Pine needles (Austria) 3. Beech leaves (Austria) 4. Spruce needles (Austria)Special thank to all colleagues for collecting and preparing samples for this ringtest.…Continue

Started by Alfred FÜRST Jan 19.

Planned activities in the WG QA/QC for 2022

Dear colleagues, To help you plan next year's budget, we are sending you a list of the planned ring tests for 2022 and information about the meeting of the heads of the laboratories in May 2022.At the same time, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Stay healthy - all the best,Alfred & AnnaPlanned activities 2022 Continue

Started by Alfred FÜRST Dec 2, 2021.

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