ASTM_D_2914_-_15_2022.pdf

Designation:D291415(Reapproved 2022)Standard Test Methods forSulfur Dioxide Content of the Atmosphere(West-GaekeMethod)1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2914;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.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S.Department of Defense.1.Scope1.1 These test methods cover the bubbler collection andcolorimetric determination of sulfur dioxide(SO2)in theambient or workplace atmosphere.1.2 These test methods are applicable for determining SO2over the range from approximately 25 g/m3(0.01 ppm(v)to1000 g/m3(0.4 ppm(v),corresponding to a solution concen-tration of 0.03 g SO2/mL to 1.3 g SO2/mL.Beers law isfollowed through the working analytical range from 0.02 gSO2/mL to 1.4 g SO2/mL.1.3 The lower limit of detection is 0.075 g SO2/mL(1),2representinganairconcentrationof25gSO2/m3(0.01 ppm(v)in a 30-min sample,or 13 g SO2/m3(0.005ppm(v)in a 24-h sample.1.4 These test methods incorporate sampling for periodsbetween 30 min and 24 h.1.5 These test methods describe the determination of thecollected(impinged)samples.AMethodAand a Method B aredescribed.1.6 Method A is preferred over Method B,as it gives thehigher sensitivity,but it has a higher blank.Manual Method Bis pH-dependent,but is more suitable with spectrometershaving a spectral band width greater than 20 nm.NOTE1These test methods are applicable at concentrations below25 g/m3by sampling larger volumes of air if the absorption efficiency ofthe particular system is first determined,as described in Annex A4.NOTE2Concentrations higher than 1000 g/m3can be determined byusing smaller gas volumes,larger collection volumes,or by suitabledilution of the collected sample with absorbing solution prior to analysis.1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.8 WarningMercury has been designated by many regu-latory agencies as a hazardous material that can cause seriousmedical issues.Mercury,or its vapor,has been demonstrated tobe hazardous to health and corrosive to materials.Cautionshould be taken when handling mercury and mercury contain-ing products.See the applicable product Safety Data Sheet(SDS)for additional information.Users should be aware thatselling mercury and/or mercury containing products into yourstate or country may be prohibited by law.1.9 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,health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.For specific precautionary statements,see 8.3.1,Section 9,andA3.1.3.1.10 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3D1193 Specification for Reagent WaterD1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis ofAtmospheresD1357 Practice for Planning the Sampling of the AmbientAtmosphereD1914 Practice for Conversion Units and Factors Relating toSampling and Analysis of AtmospheresD3195 Practice for Rotameter CalibrationD3609 Practice for Calibration Techniques Using Perme-ation TubesD3631 Test Methods for Measuring Surface AtmosphericPressure1These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D22 on AirQuality and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.03 on AmbientAtmospheres and Source Emissions.Current edition approved March 1,2022.Published April 2022.Originallyapproved in 1970.Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D2914 15.DOI:10.1520/D2914-15R22.2The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to a list of references at the end ofthis standard.3For 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 StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass ThermometersE275 Practice for Describing and Measuring Performance ofUltraviolet and