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ASTM D 3859 : 1998

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Standard Test Methods for Selenium in Water
Superseded date

11-11-2014

Published date

12-31-2010

1.1 These test methods cover the determination of dissolved and total recoverable selenium in most waters and wastewaters. Both test methods utilize atomic absorption procedures, as follows:

Sections Test Method A---Gaseous Hydride AAS 2 7 to 15 Test Method B---Graphite Furnace AAS 16 to 24 Test Method A 1 to 20 [mu]g/L Test Method B 2 to 100 [mu]g/L

1.2 These test methods are applicable to both inorganic and organic forms of dissolved selenium. They are applicable also to particulate forms of the element, provided that they are solubilized in the appropriate acid digestion step. However, certain selenium-containing heavy metallic sediments may not undergo digestion.

1.3 These test methods are most applicable within the following ranges:

These ranges may be extended (with a corresponding loss in precision) by decreasing the sample size or diluting the original sample, but concentrations much greater than the upper limits are more conveniently determined by flame atomic absorption spectrometry.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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 Notes 2 and 3.

Committee
D 19
DocumentType
Test Method
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

ASTM D 4382 : 2018 Standard Test Method for Barium in Water, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry, Graphite Furnace
ASTM D 4691 : 2017 Standard Practice for Measuring Elements in Water by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
ASTM D 1971 : 2016 Standard Practices for Digestion of Water Samples for Determination of Metals by Flame Atomic Absorption, Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption, Plasma Emission Spectroscopy, or Plasma Mass Spectrometry
ASTM D 8006 : 2016 Standard Guide for Sampling and Analysis of Residential and Commercial Water Supply Wells in Areas of Exploration and Production (E&P) Operations

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