Standard Test Method for Mercury Sampling and Analysis in Natural Gas by Atomic Fluorescence Spectroscopy (Withdrawn 2023)

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English

Published date

25-02-2014

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American Society for Testing and Materials

This test method can be used to determine the total mercury concentration of a natural gas stream down to 0.001 μg/m3.

1.1This test method covers the determination of total mercury in natural gas streams down to 0.001 μg/m³. It includes procedures to both obtaining a representative sample and the atomic fluorescence detection of the analyte. This procedure can be applied for both organic and inorganic mercury compounds.

1.2The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.2.1Exception:

Inch-pound units are used in Sections 5.1.2 and 7.3 when discussing pressure regulator usage.

1.3Warning: Mercury has been designated by many regulatory agencies as a hazardous material that can cause serious medical issues. Mercury, or its vapor, has been demonstrated to be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution should be taken when handling mercury and mercury containing products. See the applicable product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for additional information. Users should be aware that selling mercury and/or mercury containing products into your state or country may be prohibited by law.

1.4This 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 its use.

Committee	D 03
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	6
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM D 6350 : 1998 ASTM D 6350 : 1998 : R2003

ASTM D 5954 : 1998 : R2006	Standard Test Method for Mercury Sampling and Measurement in Natural Gas by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
ASTM D 5954 : 1998 : R2014 : EDT 1	Standard Test Method for Mercury Sampling and Measurement in Natural Gas by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
ISO 6978:1992	Natural gas Determination of mercury
ASTM D 5954 : 2022	Standard Test Method for Mercury Sampling and Measurement in Gaseous Fuels by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
ASTM D 5954 : 2022 : REV A	Standard Test Method for Mercury Sampling and Measurement in Gaseous Fuels by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
ASTM D 5954 : 1998	Standard Test Method for Mercury Sampling and Measurement in Natural Gas by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy