ASTM_D_7035_-_16.pdf

Designation:D703516Standard Test Method forDetermination of Metals and Metalloids in AirborneParticulate Matter by Inductively Coupled Plasma AtomicEmission Spectrometry(ICP-AES)1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7035;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 test method specifies a procedure for collection,sample preparation,and analysis of airborne particulate matterfor the content of metals and metalloids using inductivelycoupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry(ICP-AES).1.2 This test method is applicable to personal sampling ofthe inhalable or respirable fraction of airborne particles and toarea sampling.1.3 This test method should be used by analysts experiencedin the use of ICP-AES,the interpretation of spectral and matrixinterferences,and procedures for their correction.1.4 This test method specifies a number of alternativemethods for preparing test solutions from samples of airborneparticulate matter.One of the specified sample preparationmethods is applicable to the measurement of soluble metal ormetalloid compounds.Other specified methods are applicableto the measurement of total metals and metalloids.1.5 It is the users responsibility to ensure the validity of thistest method for sampling materials of untested matrices.1.6 The following is a non-exclusive list of metals andmetalloids for which one or more of the sample dissolutionmethods specified in this document is applicable.However,there is insufficient information available on the effectivenessof dissolution methods for those elements in italics.AluminumIndiumSodiumAntimonyIronStrontiumArsenicLeadTantalumBariumLithiumTelluriumBerylliumMagnesiumThalliumBismuthManganeseTinBoronMolybdenumTitaniumCadmiumNickelTungstenCalciumPhosphorusUraniumCesiumPlatinumVanadiumChromiumPotassiumYttriumCobaltRhodiumZincCopperSeleniumZirconiumHafniumSilver1.7 This test method is not applicable to the sampling ofelemental mercury,or to inorganic compounds of metals andmetalloids that are present in the gaseous or vapor state.1.8 No detailed operating instructions are provided becauseof differences among various makes and models of suitableICP-AES 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 This test method contains notes that are explanatory andare not part of the mandatory requirements of this test method.1.10 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.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 ProceduresD6062 Guide for Personal Samplers of Health-RelatedAero-sol Fractions1This 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 Oct.1,2016.Published October 2016.Originallyapproved in 2004.Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D7035 10.DOI:10.1520/D7035-16.2For 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 D6785 Test Method for Determination of Lead in WorkplaceAir Using Flame or Graphite Furnace Atomic AbsorptionSpectrometryD7202 Test Method for Determination of Beryllium in theWorkplace by Extraction and Optical Fluorescence Detec-tionD7439 Test Method for Determination of Elements in Air-borne Particulate Matter by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass SpectrometryD7440 Practice for Characterizing Uncertainty in Air Qual-ity MeasurementsE882 Guide for Accountability and Quality Control in theChemical Analysis LaboratoryE1370 Guide for Air Sampling Strategies for Worker andWorkplace ProtectionE1613 Test Method for Determination of Lead by Induc-tively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry(ICP-AES),Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry(FAAS),or Graphite