1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of dissolved elements in ground water, surface water, and drinking water. It may also be used for the determination of total-recoverable elements in these waters as well as wastewater.

1.2 This test method should be used by analysts experienced in the use of inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), the interpretation of spectral and matrix interferences and procedures for their correction.

1.3 It is the user's responsibility to ensure the validity of the test method for waters of untested matrices.

1.4 Table 1 lists elements for which the test method applies, with recommended masses and typical estimated instrumental 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 This method covers the analysis of mine dewatering groundwater and wastewater effluent in the range of 2-120 ?g/L dissolved antimony and 3-200 ?g/L dissolved arsenic.

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.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D1066 Practice for Sampling Steam

D1129 Terminology Relating to Water

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

D5810 Guide for Spiking into Aqueous Samples

D5847 Practice for Writing Quality Control Specifications for Standard Test Methods for Water Analysis

E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

E1601 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method

E1763 Guide for Interpretation and Use of Results from Interlaboratory Testing of Chemical Analysis Methods

Keywords

elements; mass spectrometry; Vanadium content--water; Wastewater testing/treatment; Water analysis; Zinc; Aluminum content--water; Antimony content--water; Arsenic content--water; Barium content--water; Beryllium; Cadmium content--water; Chromium content--water; Cobalt content--water; Copper content--water; Dissolved elements (of water); Drinking water; Elemental analysis; Ground water; ICP-MS (inductively-coupled plasma-mass spectrometry); Inorganic compounds--water; Krypton; Lead screening testing; Manganese content--water; Mass spectrometry--water; Molybdenum content--water; Nickel content--water; Organic compounds--water; Palladium; Ruthenium; Selenium content--water; Silver content--water; Surface water; Thallium; Thorium; Tin metals/alloys; Total recoverable elements (in water); Uranium content--water;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 13.060.50 (Examination of water for chemical substances)

DOI: 10.1520/D5673-05

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