ASTM D4129-05(2020)
Standard Test Method for Total and Organic Carbon in Water by High Temperature Oxidation and by Coulometric Detection

Standard No.

ASTM D4129-05(2020)

Release Date

2020

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D4129-05(2020)

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of total and organic carbon in water and waste water, including brackish waters and brines in the range from 2 to 20 000 mg/L. This test method has the advantages of a wide range of concentration which may be determined without sample dilution and the provision for boat or capillary introduction of samples containing sediments and particulate matter where syringe injection is inappropriate. 1.2 This procedure is applicable only to that carbonaceous matter in the sample that can be introduced into the reaction zone. When syringe injection is used to introduce samples into the combustion zone, the syringe needle opening size limits the maximum size of particles that can be present in samples. Sludge and sediment samples must be homogenized prior to sampling with a micropipetor or other appropriate sampler and ladle introduction into the combustion zone is required. 1.3 The precision and bias information reported in this test method was obtained in collaborative testing that included waters of the following types: distilled, deionized, potable, natural, brine, municipal and industrial waste, and water derived from oil shale retorting. Since the precision and bias information reported may not apply to waters of all matrices, it is the user’s responsibility to ensure the validity of this test method on samples of other matrices. 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see 9.1 and 10.2.1. 1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM D4129-05(2020) Referenced Document

• ASTM D1129 Standard Terminology Relating to Water
• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
• ASTM D3370 Standard Practices for Sampling Water from Closed Conduits
• ASTM D3856 Standard Guide for Good Laboratory Practices in Laboratories Engaged in Sampling and Analysis of Water
• ASTM D4210 Standard Practice for Intralaboratory Quality Control Procedures and a Discussion on Reporting Low-Level Data
• ASTM D513 Standard Test Methods for Total and Dissolved Carbon Dioxide in Water
• ASTM D5789 Standard Practice for Writing Quality Control Specifications for Standard Test Methods for Organic Constituents

ASTM D4129-05(2020) history

• 2020 ASTM D4129-05(2020) Standard Test Method for Total and Organic Carbon in Water by High Temperature Oxidation and by Coulometric Detection
• 2005 ASTM D4129-05(2013) Standard Test Method for Total and Organic Carbon in Water by High Temperature Oxidation and by Coulometric Detection
• 2005 ASTM D4129-05(2012) Standard Test Method for Total and Organic Carbon in Water by High Temperature Oxidation and by Coulometric Detection
• 2005 ASTM D4129-05 Standard Test Method for Total and Organic Carbon in Water by High Temperature Oxidation and by Coulometric Detection
• 1998 ASTM D4129-98(2003) Standard Test Method for Total and Organic Carbon in Water by High Temperature Oxidation and by Coulometric Detection
• 1998 ASTM D4129-98 Standard Test Method for Total and Organic Carbon in Water by High Temperature Oxidation and by Coulometric Detection