ASTM D1976-12

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Designation:D1976–07 Designation: D1976 – 12
Standard Test Method for
Elements in Water by Inductively-Coupled Argon Plasma
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Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1976; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the determination of dissolved, total-recoverable, or total elements in drinking water, surface water,
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domestic, or industrial wastewaters.
1.2 It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the validity of the test method for waters of untested matrices.
1.3 Table1listselementsforwhichthistestmethodapplies,withrecommendedwavelengthsandtypicalestimatedinstrumental
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detection limits using conventional pneumatic nebulization. Actual working detection limits are sample dependent and as the
sample matrix varies, these detection limits may also vary. In time, other elements may be added as more information becomes
available and as required.
1.4
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 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. For specific hazard statements, see Note 2 and Section 9.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1066 Practice for Sampling Steam
D1129 Terminology Relating to Water D1192Guide for Equipment for Sampling Water and Steam in Closed Conduits
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D2777 Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias of Applicable Test Methods of Committee D19 on Water
D3370 Practices for Sampling Water from Closed Conduits
D4841 Practice for Estimation of Holding Time for Water Samples Containing Organic and Inorganic Constituents
D5810 Guide for Spiking into Aqueous Samples
D5847 Practice for Writing Quality Control Specifications for Standard Test Methods for Water Analysis
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 calibration blank, n—a volume of water containing the same acid matrix as the calibration standards (see 11.1).
3.1.2 calibration standards, n—a series of known standard solutions used by the analyst for calibration of the instrument
(preparation of the analytical curve) (see 8.11).
3.1.3dissolved, adj—those elements that will pass through a 0.45 µm membrane filter.
3.1.43.1.3 instrumental detection limit, n—the concentration equivalent to a signal, due to the analyte, that is equal to three
times the standard deviation of a series of ten replicate measures of a reagent blank signal at the same wavelength.
3.1.4 laboratory control sample, n—a solution with the certified concentration(s) of the analytes.
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD19onWaterandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD19.05onInorganicConstituentsinWater.
Current edition approved Aug.March 1, 2007.2012. Published August 2007.March 2012. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 20022007 as
D1976 – 027. DOI: 10.1520/D1976-07.10.1520/D1976-12.
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The detailed report of EPA Method Study 27, Method 200.7 is available from the National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA. A
summary of the project is available from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Monitoring and Support Laboratory, Cincinnati, OH.
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Fishman, M. J. and Friedman, L., “Methods for Determination of Inorganic Substances in Water and Fluvial Sediments”, U.S. Geological Survey Techniques of
Water-Resources Investigations, Book 5, Chapter D1066, Open File Report 85-495, 1985, p. 659–671.
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Winge, R. K., Fassel, V.A., Peterson, V. J. and Floyd, M.A.,“ Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectroscopy,” An Atlas of Spectral Information, Elsevier
Science Publishing Co., Inc., New York, NY, 1985.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D1976 − 07 D1976 − 12
Standard Test Method for
Elements in Water by Inductively-Coupled Argon Plasma
1
Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1976; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the determination of dissolved, total-recoverable, or total elements in drinking water, surface water,
2, 3
domestic, or industrial wastewaters.
1.2 It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the validity of the test method for waters of untested matrices.
1.3 Table 1 lists elements for which this test method applies, with recommended wavelengths and typical estimated instrumental
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detection limits using conventional pneumatic nebulization. Actual working detection limits are sample dependent and as the
sample matrix varies, these detection limits may also vary. In time, other elements may be added as more information becomes
available and as required.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 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. For specific hazard statements, see Note 2 and Section 9.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1066 Practice for Sampling Steam
D1129 Terminology Relating to Water
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D1192 Guide for Equipment for Sampling Water and Steam in Closed Conduits (Withdrawn 2003)
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D2777 Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias of Applicable Test Methods of Committee D19 on Water
D3370 Practices for Sampling Water from Closed Conduits
D4841 Practice for Estimation of Holding Time for Water Samples Containing Organic and Inorganic Constituents
D5810 Guide for Spiking into Aqueous Samples
D5847 Practice for Writing Quality Control Specifications for Standard Test Methods for Water Analysis
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other terms used in this test method, refer to Terminology D1129.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 calibration blank, n—a volume of water containing the same acid matrix as the calibration standards (see 11.1).
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D19 on Water and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D19.05 on Inorganic Constituents in Water.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2007March 1, 2012. Published August 2007March 2012. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 20022007 as
D1976 – 02.D1976 – 07. DOI: 10.1520/D1976-07.10.1520/D1976-12.
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The detailed report of EPA Method Study 27, Method 200.7 is available from the National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA. A
summary of the project is available from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Monitoring and Support Laboratory, Cincinnati, OH.
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Fishman, M. J. and Friedman, L., “Methods for Determination of Inorganic Substances in Water and Fluvial Sediments”, U.S. Geological Survey Techniques of
Water-Resources Investigations, Book 5, Chapter Practice for Sampling Steam, Open File Report 85-495, 1985, p. 659–671. Fishman, M. J. and Friedman, L., “Methods for
Determination of Inorganic Substances in Water and Fluvial Sediments”, U.S. Geological Survey Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations, Book 5, Chapter D1066, Open
File Report 85-495, 1985, p. 659–671.
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Winge, R. K., Fassel, V. A., Peterson, V. J. and Floyd, M. A.,“ Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectroscopy,” An Atlas of Spectral Information, Elsevier
Science Publishing Co., Inc., New York, NY, 1985.Winge, R. K., Fassel, V. A., Peterson, V. J. and Floyd, M. A., “Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectroscopy,”
An Atlas of Spectral Information, Elsevier Science Publishing Co., Inc., New York, NY, 1985.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes s
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