2 Evaluation Criteria

2.4 Analytes

The scope of the Field Sampling and Analysis Technologies Matrix is limited to technologies used for characterization of introduced contaminants. Methods used only for detecting and identifying naturally occurring contaminants were not considered for inclusion. Analytes covered by the Matrix have been separated into the following 11 categories:

1. Non-Halogenated Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
2. Non-Halogenated Semivolatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs)
3. Halogenated VOCs
4. Halogenated SVOCs
5. Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
6. Pesticides/Herbicides
7. Metals
8. Radionuclides
9. Inorganics
10. Explosives
11. Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPHs)

The following is a brief description of each of the analyte groups. Individual contaminants listed were adopted from the Remediation Technologies Screening Matrix and Reference Guide (EPA 542-B-94-013). It should be noted that technologies identified as appropriate for a specific analyte group are not necessarily effective in accessing, collecting, or analyzing all contaminants listed within that group.