ASTM D4185-06
Historical Standard: ASTM D4185-06 Standard Practice for Measurement of Metals in Workplace Atmospheres by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
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ASTM D4185
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers the collection, dissolution, and determination of trace metals in workplace atmospheres, by flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry.
1.2 The sensitivity, detection limit, and optimum working concentration for 23 metals are given in Table 1.
1.3 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. (Specific safety precautionary statements are given in Section .9)
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
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
D1357 Practice for Planning the Sampling of the Ambient Atmosphere
D3195 Practice for Rotameter Calibration
D5337 Practice for Flow Rate Adjustment of Personal Sampling Pumps
D7035 Test Method for Determination of Metals and Metalloids in Airborne Particulate Matter by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES)
Keywords
air monitoring; atomic absorption spectrophotometry; metals; sampling and analysis; spectrometry; workplace air: FAAS (flame atomic absorption spectrometry); Filters/filter procedures--atmospheric analysis; Metal content; Metals and metallic materials; Spectrophotometry--atomic absorption; Workplace air/atmospheres;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 13.040.30 (Workplace atmospheres)
DOI: 10.1520/D4185-06
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