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Standard Test Method for Elements in Water by Direct-Current Argon Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
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Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of dissolved and total recoverable elements in water, which includes drinking water, lake water, river water, sea water, snow, and Type II reagent water by direct current plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (DCP).
1.2 The information on precision and bias may not apply to other waters.
1.3 This test method is applicable to the 15 elements listed in Annex A1 (Table A1.1) and covers the ranges in Table 1.
1.4 This test method is not applicable to brines unless the sample matrix can be matched or the sample can be diluted by a factor of 200 up to 500 and still maintain the analyte concentration above the detection limit.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Element P | Solutions for Analysis, μg/L | ||
---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 3 | |
Al | 50 | 100 | 190 |
Be | 50 | 500 | 1000 |
B | 50 | 500 | 1000 |
Cd | 1000 | 50 | 500 |
Cr | 500 | 1000 | 50 |
Co | 50 | 500 | 1000 |
Cu | 1000 | 50 | 500 |
Fe | 500 | 1000 | 50 |
Pb | 500 | 200 | 1000 |
Mn | 800 | 50 | 300 |
Hg | 500 | 1000 | 200 |
Ni | 50 | 300 | 800 |
Sr | 600 | 50 | 300 |
V | 1000 | 50 | 400 |
Zn | 500 | 1000 | 50 |
Significance and Use
This test method is useful for the determination of element concentrations in many natural waters. It has the capability for the simultaneous determination of up to 15 separate elements. High analysis sensitivity can be achieved for some elements, such as boron and vanadium.
Keywords
direct-current plasma; DCP; elements; water; Argon plasma spectrometry/spectroscopy; D-C plasma spectrometers; Dissolved elements (of water); Drinking water; Fresh water; High-purity water; Inorganic compounds--water; Reagent water; Seawater (natural/synthetic); Total recoverable elements (in water); ICS Number Code 13.060.50 (Examination of water for chemical substances)
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Document Number
ASTM-D4190-08
Revision Level
2008 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
Oct. 1, 2008
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
7 pages
Committee Number
D19.05