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ASTM D 4096 : 2017

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Standard Test Method for Determination of Total Suspended Particulate Matter in the Atmosphere (High–Volume Sampler Method)
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Superseded date

07-12-2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

12-10-2017

1.1 This test method provides for sampling a large volume of atmosphere, 1600 to 2400 m3 (55 000 to 85 000 ft 3), by means of a high flow-rate vacuum pump at a rate of 1.13 to 1.70 m3/min (40 to 60 ft3/min) (1-4).2

1.1This test method provides for sampling a large volume of atmosphere, 1600 to 2400 m3 (55 000 to 85 000 ft 3), by means of a high flow-rate vacuum pump at a rate of 1.13 to 1.70 m3/min (40 to 60 ft3/min) (1-4).2

1.2This flow rate allows suspended particles having diameters of less than 100 μm (stokes equivalent diameter) to be collected. However, the collection efficiencies for particles larger than 20 μm decreases with increasing particle size and it varies widely with the angle of the wind with respect to the roof ridge of the sampler shelter and with increasing speed (5). When glass fiber filters are used, particles within the size range of 100 to 0.1 μm diameters or less are ordinarily collected.

1.3The upper limit of mass loading will be determined by plugging of the filter medium with sample material, which causes a significant decrease in flow rate (see 6.4). For very dusty atmospheres, shorter sampling periods will be necessary. The minimum amount of particulate matter detectable by this method is 3 mg (95 % confidence level). When the sampler is operated at an average flow rate of 1.70 m3/min (60 ft3/min) for 24 h, this is equivalent to 1 to 2 μg/m3 (3).

1.4The sample that is collected may be subjected to further analyses by a variety of methods for specific constituents.

1.5The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.6This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.7This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee
D 22
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
10
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

ASTM D 6552 : 2006 : R2021 Standard Practice for Controlling and Characterizing Errors in Weighing Collected Aerosols
ASTM D 1356 : 2020 : REV A Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
ASTM D 1356 : 2017 Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
ASTM D 6552 : 2006 : R2016 Standard Practice for Controlling and Characterizing Errors in Weighing Collected Aerosols

ASTM D 2986 : 1995 Standard Method for Evaluation of Air Assay Media by the Monodisperse DOP (Dioctyl Phthalate) Smoke Test
ASTM D 1356 : 2015 Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
ASTM D 1357 : 1995 : R2019 Standard Practice for Planning the Sampling of the Ambient Atmosphere
ASTM D 1357 : 1995 : R2000 Standard Practice for Planning the Sampling of the Ambient Atmosphere
ASTM D 1357 : 1995 : R2005 Standard Practice for Planning the Sampling of the Ambient Atmosphere
ASTM D 1356 : 2017 Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
ASTM D 2986 : 1995 : REV A Standard Method for Evaluation of Air Assay Media by the Monodisperse DOP (Dioctyl Phthalate) Smoke Test
ASTM D 3631 : 1999 : R2004 Standard Test Methods for Measuring Surface Atmospheric Pressure
ASTM D 1356 : 2015 : REV B Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
ASTM D 1357 : 1995 : R2011 Standard Practice for Planning the Sampling of the Ambient Atmosphere
ASTM D 1356 : 2014 : REV A Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
ASTM D 3631 : 1999 : R2007 Standard Test Methods for Measuring Surface Atmospheric Pressure
ASTM D 3631 : 1999 : R2011 Standard Test Methods for Measuring Surface Atmospheric Pressure
ASTM D 2986 : 1995 : REV A : R1999 Standard Practice for Evaluation of Air Assay Media by the Monodisperse DOP (Dioctyl Phthalate) Smoke Test (Withdrawn 2004)
ASTM D 1356 : 2015 : REV A Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
ASTM D 1356 : 2005 : R2010 Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
ASTM E 1 : 2014 : R2020 Standard Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
ASTM D 1356 : 2020 Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
ASTM D 1356 : 2000 : REV A Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
ASTM D 2986 : 1971 Standard Method For Evaluation Of Air Assay Media By The Monodisperse Dop (Dioctyl Phthalate) Smoke Test
ASTM D 1356 : 2014 : REV B Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
ASTM D 1356 : 2014 Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
ASTM D 1356 : 2005 Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
ASTM D 3631 : 1999 Standard Test Methods for Measuring Surface Atmospheric Pressure
ASTM D 3631 : 1999 : R2017 Standard Test Methods for Measuring Surface Atmospheric Pressure

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