ASTM_D_7439_-_14.pdf

Designation:D743914Standard Test Method forDetermination of Elements in Airborne Particulate Matter byInductively Coupled PlasmaMass Spectrometry1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7439;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This standard test method specifies a procedure forsample preparation and analysis of airborne particulate matterfor the content of metals and metalloids in workplace airsamples using inductively coupled plasmamass spectrometry(ICP-MS).This test method can be used for other air samplesprovided the user ensures the validity of the test method(byensuring that appropriate data quality objectives can beachieved).1.2 This standard test method assumes that samples willhave been collected in accordance with Test Method D7035.1.3 This standard test method should be used by analystsexperienced in the use of ICP-MS,the interpretation of spectraland matrix interferences and procedures for their correction.1.4 This standard test method specifies a number of alter-native methods for preparing test solutions from samples ofairborne particulate matter.One of the specified sample prepa-ration methods is applicable to the measurement of solublemetal or metalloid compounds.Other specified methods areapplicable to the measurement of total metals and metalloids.1.5 It is the users responsibility to ensure the validity of thestandard method for filters of untested matrices.1.6 Table 1 provides a non-exclusive list of metals andmetalloids for which one or more of the sample dissolutionmethods specified in this document is applicable.1.7 This standard test method is not applicable to com-pounds of metals and metalloids that are present in the gaseousor vapor state.1.8 No detailed operating instructions are provided becauseof differences among various makes and models of suitableICP-MS instruments.Instead,the analyst shall follow theinstructions provided by the manufacturer of the particularinstrument.This test method does not address comparativeaccuracy of different devices or the precision between instru-ments of the same make and model.1.9 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.1.10 This standard test method contains notes that areexplanatory and are not part of the mandatory requirements ofthe method.1.11 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D1193 Specification for Reagent WaterD1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis ofAtmospheresD4185 Practice for Measurement of Metals in WorkplaceAtmospheres by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectropho-tometryD4840 Guide for Sample Chain-of-Custody ProceduresD5011 Practices for Calibration of Ozone Monitors UsingTransfer StandardsD6785 Test Method for Determination of Lead in WorkplaceAir Using Flame or Graphite Furnace Atomic AbsorptionSpectrometryD7035 Test Method for Determination of Metals and Met-alloids in Airborne Particulate Matter by InductivelyCoupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry(ICP-AES)D7202 Test Method for Determination of Beryllium in theWorkplace by Extraction and Optical Fluorescence Detec-tionD7440 Practice for Characterizing Uncertainty in Air Qual-ity Measurements1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D22 on AirQuality and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.04 on Workplace AirQuality.Current edition approved Jan.15,2014.Published May 2014.Originallyapproved in 2008.Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D7439-08.DOI:10.1520/D7439-14.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study toDetermine the Precision of a Test MethodE882 Guide for Accountability and Quality Control in theChemical Analysis LaboratoryE1613 Test Method for Determination of Lead by Induc-tively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry(ICP-AES),Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry(FAAS),or Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spec-trometry(GFAAS)Techniques2.2 ISO and European Standards:ISO 1042 Laboratory GlasswareOne-Mark VolumetricFlasks3ISO 3585 Borosilicate Glass 3.3Properties3ISO 8655 Piston-Operated Volumetric Apparatus(6 parts)3ISO 15202 Workplace AirDetermination of Metals andMetalloids in Airborne Particul