Quicksilver Scientific is an analytical laboratory that specializes in mercury speciation analysis. The company is founded on advanced, patented technology that is completely scaleable and
automated. This means Quicksilver’s methods can easily handle
various sample quantities. This also means that the Quicksilver
method requires less labor, which in turn lowers the cost of analysis.

The Product

Mercury speciation analysis is a process that separates and measures forms of mercury. The Quicksilver method utilizes superior chemistries to provide the best accuracy and precision in the industry.

The Company

Quicksilver Scientific was founded in Lafayette, Colorado, by Dr. Christopher Shade in October 2005. Dr. Shade developed the patented Liquid Chromatographic Mercury Speciation technology used at Quicksilver Scientific, while conducting his Ph.D. dissertation work with advisor Robert Hudson at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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