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LABORATOIRE ANALYSE CHIMIQUE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-07-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- glow discharge mass spectrometer
1, record 1, English, glow%20discharge%20mass%20spectrometer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GDMS 1, record 1, English, GDMS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- glow-discharge mass spectrometer 2, record 1, English, glow%2Ddischarge%20mass%20spectrometer
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
1986 NAL [Northern Analytical Laboratory, Inc.] acquired its first glow discharge mass spectrometer (GDMS), the most sensitive and comprehensive technique for the analysis of trace elements in solid materials. 1, record 1, English, - glow%20discharge%20mass%20spectrometer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- spectromètre de masse à décharge luminescente
1, record 1, French, spectrom%C3%A8tre%20de%20masse%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9charge%20luminescente
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- GDMS 2, record 1, French, GDMS
masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le programme de production de MRH est le point de convergence de plusieurs des activités du groupe en ce qui concerne la recherche et le développement d’instruments et de méthodes. Le groupe offre également des services de chimie analytique sur une base contractuelle ou de paiement à l'acte à différents clients industriels lorsqu'aucun laboratoire d’analyse chimique canadien ne peut répondre à leurs exigences. Un exemple particulier serait le spectromètre de masse à décharge luminescente utilisé dans l'analyse directe des matériaux conducteurs et semi-conducteurs, notamment les matières de très grande pureté comme le gallium et le tellure de cadmium, destinées à la fabrication de dispositifs micro-électroniques. 3, record 1, French, - spectrom%C3%A8tre%20de%20masse%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9charge%20luminescente
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La spectrométrie de masse à décharge luminescente (GDMS) est une technique d’analyse de pureté ou de composition de matériaux. Ce dispositif expérimental utilise une décharge luminescente DC, généralement dans de l’argon, pour pulvériser un matériau et analyser les particules arrachées grâce à un spectromètre de masse. Le principe de ce dispositif est que le matériau à analyser, ou substrat, est utilisé comme cathode pour la décharge. 2, record 1, French, - spectrom%C3%A8tre%20de%20masse%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9charge%20luminescente
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Research Laboratories and Centres
- Scientific Research Facilities
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Characterization Laboratory
1, record 2, English, Characterization%20Laboratory
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CL 1, record 2, English, CL
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CANMET Energy Technology Centre. 1, record 2, English, - Characterization%20Laboratory
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Characterization Laboratory (CL) specializes in the analysis of process-derived chemicals, fuels, fuel-related products and by-products in the solid, liquid or gaseous states. The ISO 9001:2000 registered laboratory conducts physical, chemical, elemental, spectroscopic, chromatographic and molecular characterization and data interpretation. Characterization methods can be customized to meet particular client requirements. 1, record 2, English, - Characterization%20Laboratory
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Laboratoires et centres de recherche
- Installations de recherche scientifique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Laboratoire de caractérisation
1, record 2, French, Laboratoire%20de%20caract%C3%A9risation
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Centre de la technologie de l’énergie de CANMET. 1, record 2, French, - Laboratoire%20de%20caract%C3%A9risation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Laboratoire de caractérisation est spécialisé dans l'analyse des produits chimiques découlant de procédés, des combustibles, ainsi que des produits et des sous-produits de combustibles qui se trouvent à l'état gazeux, solide ou liquide. Cet organisme, détenteur de la norme ISO 9001 : 2000, effectue des travaux de caractérisation physique, chimique, élémentaire, spectroscopique, chromatique et moléculaire, de même que d’interprétation des données. Les méthodes de caractérisation utilisées peuvent être adaptées aux besoins particuliers de la clientèle. 1, record 2, French, - Laboratoire%20de%20caract%C3%A9risation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-02-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
- Agricultural Economics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- grain safety
1, record 3, English, grain%20safety
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Grain Research Laboratory (GRL) is the leading Canadian authority on food safety issues affecting grains and chemical testing of grains for toxic substances. The GRL Grain Safety Assurance program provides the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) with a means for furthering the safety of Canadian grain and for providing scientific support to Canadian producers, marketers and processors in meeting domestic and foreign customers' grain safety assurance requirements. 2, record 3, English, - grain%20safety
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term used at the Canadian Grain Commission. 3, record 3, English, - grain%20safety
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
- Économie agricole
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- salubrité des grains
1, record 3, French, salubrit%C3%A9%20des%20grains
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Laboratoire de recherches sur les grains(LRG) est la première autorité canadienne sur les questions relatives à la salubrité des aliments qui touchent les grains et l'analyse chimique des grains pour détecter les substances toxiques. Le programme d’Assurance de la salubrité des grains du LRG fournit à la Commission canadienne des grains(CCG) des moyens d’améliorer la salubrité des grains canadiens et aide les producteurs, négociants et transformateurs à respecter les exigences nationales et internationales en matière d’assurance de la salubrité des grains. 2, record 3, French, - salubrit%C3%A9%20des%20grains
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Oceanography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Laboratories of Expertise in Aquatic Chemical Analysis
1, record 4, English, Laboratories%20of%20Expertise%20in%20Aquatic%20Chemical%20Analysis
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- LEACA 1, record 4, English, LEACA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
LEACA at both the Institute of Ocean Sciences in Sidney, British Columbia, and the Maurice Lamontagne Institute in Mont-Joli, Quebec, undertake routine analytical services and support research. 1, record 4, English, - Laboratories%20of%20Expertise%20in%20Aquatic%20Chemical%20Analysis
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Laboratory of Expertise in Aquatic Chemical Analysis
- Aquatic Chemical Analysis Laboratories of Expertise
- Aquatic Chemical Analysis Laboratory of Expertise
- Centre of Expertise in Aquatic Chemical Analysis
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Océanographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Laboratoires d’expertise pour l’analyse chimique aquatique
1, record 4, French, Laboratoires%20d%26rsquo%3Bexpertise%20pour%20l%26rsquo%3Banalyse%20chimique%20aquatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- LEACA 1, record 4, French, LEACA
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les LEACA, situés à l’Institut des sciences océanographiques de Sidney, en Colombie-Britannique, et à l’Institut Maurice-Lamontagne de Mont-Joli, au Québec, offrent des services d’analyse courante et de soutien à la recherche. 1, record 4, French, - Laboratoires%20d%26rsquo%3Bexpertise%20pour%20l%26rsquo%3Banalyse%20chimique%20aquatique
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Laboratoire d’expertise pour l'analyse chimique aquatique
- Centre d’expertise pour l’analyse chimique aquatique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2006-03-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- moderator conductivity 1, record 5, English, moderator%20conductivity
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Moderator conductivity is a measure of the concentration of ionic impurities. It is monitored by in-line conductivity cells and by chem lab sampling. 1, record 5, English, - moderator%20conductivity
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- conductivité du modérateur
1, record 5, French, conductivit%C3%A9%20du%20mod%C3%A9rateur
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La conductivité du modérateur est une mesure de la concentration des impuretés ioniques. Elle est surveillée par des cellules de conductivité en ligne et par un échantillonnage en laboratoire d’analyse chimique. 1, record 5, French, - conductivit%C3%A9%20du%20mod%C3%A9rateur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-11-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- clinical event
1, record 6, English, clinical%20event
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- clinical occurrence 2, record 6, English, clinical%20occurrence
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The occurrence of a physical sign or symptom rather than an abnormality that can only be detected by laboratory tests. 3, record 6, English, - clinical%20event
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- événement clinique
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9v%C3%A9nement%20clinique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il y a causalité certaine lorsqu'un événement clinique(y compris un résultat anormal dans une analyse de laboratoire) survient suivant une relation chronologique plausible avec l'administration d’un médicament et ne peut être expliqué par une maladie concomitante ni par un autre médicament ou composé chimique. 2, record 6, French, - %C3%A9v%C3%A9nement%20clinique
Record 6, Key term(s)
- évènement clinique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-05-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Milling and Cereal Industries
- Grain Growing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- guide and average samples
1, record 7, English, guide%20and%20average%20samples
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Guide samples are prepared by senior inspectors to serve as comparative samples for interpreting abnormal grading factors present in a particular crop year, usually to reflect damage to grain from a specific area or to reflect a single grading factor. Senior inspectors also review samples of all types of shipments to ensure the accuracy of grain inspections. Each inspection point must maintain grade average samples and submit them periodically to head office for review. Any deviation from normal patterns is investigated, which may involve chemical analysis in the Grain Research Laboratory. 1, record 7, English, - guide%20and%20average%20samples
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Minoterie et céréales
- Culture des céréales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- échantillons témoins et échantillons moyens
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9chantillons%20t%C3%A9moins%20et%20%C3%A9chantillons%20moyens
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des inspecteurs principaux préparent des échantillons témoins qui serviront de points de comparaison pour l'interprétation de facteurs d’agréage anormaux qui peuvent se présenter certaines campagnes; ces échantillons témoins sont habituellement préparés pour montrer les types de dommages qui peuvent être causés au grain provenant d’une région particulière ou tout simplement pour isoler un facteur d’agréage. Des inspecteurs principaux révisent aussi les échantillons prélevés sur tous les types de grains expédiés afin de vérifier la précision des inspections de grain. Chaque point d’inspection doit conserver des échantillons moyens des grades et en envoie périodiquement des prélèvements à l'administration centrale pour étude. Toute anomalie fait l'objet d’une enquête et les échantillons douteux peuvent être soumis à une analyse chimique au laboratoire de recherches sur les grains. 1, record 7, French, - %C3%A9chantillons%20t%C3%A9moins%20et%20%C3%A9chantillons%20moyens
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-02-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- solid phase extraction
1, record 8, English, solid%20phase%20extraction
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
solid phase extraction: term(s) extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 3, record 8, English, - solid%20phase%20extraction
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- extraction en phase solide
1, record 8, French, extraction%20en%20phase%20solide
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- extraction liquide-solide 2, record 8, French, extraction%20liquide%2Dsolide
feminine noun
- ELS 3, record 8, French, ELS
feminine noun
- ELS 3, record 8, French, ELS
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moyen d’échantillonnage des agents de guerre chimique en vue de leur analyse en laboratoire. 1, record 8, French, - extraction%20en%20phase%20solide
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’opération d’extraction sélective et de préconcentration peut être menée par extraction liquide-solide, ELS (ou solid phase extraction SPE), laquelle utilise des phases stationnaires, contenues dans des précolonnes, cartouches ou disques, choisies pour retenir sélectivement les composés d’intérêt lors de la percolation de volumes d’échantillons aussi importants que 500 ml par exemple; cette première phase est suivie d’une seconde où les composés fixés sont désorbés dans un très petit volume et analysés soit en ligne, soit en différé. 2, record 8, French, - extraction%20en%20phase%20solide
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
extraction en phase solide : terme(s) tiré(s) du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l’autorisation de l’Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 4, record 8, French, - extraction%20en%20phase%20solide
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-05-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- environmental compartment
1, record 9, English, environmental%20compartment
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nowadays, PCBs have been detected in nearly all environmental compartments from our environment. One of these endangered compartments is the soil. Waste waters contain PCBs which are concentrated in the sewage sludge originating from water treatment plants. 2, record 9, English, - environmental%20compartment
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Potential PCB distribution in the various environmental compartments can have the following ranges, depending on degree of chlorination: air, 0-34%; terrestrial soils, 33-52%; water, 0-1.8%; suspended solids, 0.05-0.08%; aquatic biota, 0.02-0.03%; aquatic sediments, 30-50%. 3, record 9, English, - environmental%20compartment
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Depending on environment conditions and sediment characteristics, sediment can constitute an environmental "compartment" where elements or chemical compounds introduced into the aquatic environment in dissolved or particulate form tend to collect and accumulate. 4, record 9, English, - environmental%20compartment
Record 9, Key term(s)
- compartment
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- milieu environnemental
1, record 9, French, milieu%20environnemental
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- compartiment environnemental 2, record 9, French, compartiment%20environnemental
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Caractérisation des milieux contaminés. Objectifs. - [...] comprendre et appliquer les principes de base qui affectent les choix à faire dans la conception de protocoles d’échantillonnage et d’analyse des contaminants dans divers milieux environnementaux tels les eaux, les sols, les sédiments, les déchets et les gaz associés. 3, record 9, French, - milieu%20environnemental
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les échantillons [de contaminants toxiques] analysés proviennent de différents milieux environnementaux, par exemple les sols, sédiments, poissons, air, rejets atmosphériques, boues, huiles, déchets industriels, eau, etc. 4, record 9, French, - milieu%20environnemental
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Le Centre [d’expertise en analyse environnementale du Québec] fournit des services d’analyse de laboratoire pour la caractérisation biologique, chimique, microbiologique et toxicologique de milieux environnementaux(eau, air, sol, flore et faune) [...] 5, record 9, French, - milieu%20environnemental
Record 9, Key term(s)
- milieu
- segment
- segment environnemental
- milieu de l’environnement
- segment de l’environnement
- compartiment de l’environnement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-08-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Microanalysis Facility
1, record 10, English, Microanalysis%20Facility
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This laboratory's principal functions are imaging of microscopic geological materials such as microfossils, and imaging and chemical analysis of sediment/mineral grains. Geological Survey of Canada. 1, record 10, English, - Microanalysis%20Facility
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Laboratoire de microanalyse
1, record 10, French, Laboratoire%20de%20microanalyse
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce laboratoire a pour principales fonctions la production d’images de matériaux géologiques microscopiques tels que les microfossiles et la production d’images et l'analyse chimique de grains de sédiments et de minéraux. Commission géologique du Canada. 1, record 10, French, - Laboratoire%20de%20microanalyse
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1987-02-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Facilities
- Analytical Chemistry
- Chemistry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- inorganic chemical analysis laboratory
1, record 11, English, inorganic%20chemical%20analysis%20laboratory
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Installations de recherche scientifique
- Chimie analytique
- Chimie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- laboratoire d’analyse chimique minérale
1, record 11, French, laboratoire%20d%26rsquo%3Banalyse%20chimique%20min%C3%A9rale
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Analyse chimique. (...) Selon la nature des substances étudiées, l’analyse se subdivise en analyse minérale et analyse organique. 2, record 11, French, - laboratoire%20d%26rsquo%3Banalyse%20chimique%20min%C3%A9rale
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-02-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- cupel machine 1, record 12, English, cupel%20machine
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- presse à coupelles
1, record 12, French, presse%20%C3%A0%20coupelles
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Monnaie royale canadienne, Laboratoire d’analyse chimique Estelle Charron, MRC, 3-2346. 1, record 12, French, - presse%20%C3%A0%20coupelles
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1985-02-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Chemistry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Wet Assay Laboratory
1, record 13, English, Wet%20Assay%20Laboratory
Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Chimie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Laboratoire d'analyse chimique
1, record 13, French, Laboratoire%20d%27analyse%20chimique
Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Monnaie royale canadienne 1, record 13, French, - Laboratoire%20d%27analyse%20chimique
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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