1.1 This test method2 covers the manual determination of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in the atmosphere in the range from 4 to 10 000 µg/m3 (0.002 to 5 ppm(v)) when sampling is conducted in fritted-tip bubblers.
1.2 For concentrations of NO2 in excess of 10 mg/m3 (5 ppm(v)), as occur in industrial atmospheres, gas burner stacks, or automotive exhaust, or for samples relatively high in sulfur dioxide content, other methods should be applied. See for example Test Method D1608.
1.3 The maximum sampling period is 60 min at a flow rate of
0.4 L/min.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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. See also
7.2.2 for other precautions.
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 D1607-91(2018)e1 Referenced Document
ASTM D1071 Standard Test Methods for Volumetric Measurement of Gaseous Fuel Samples
ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
ASTM D1356 Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM D1357 Standard Practice for Planning the Sampling of the Ambient Atmosphere*, 2019-08-01 Update
ASTM D1608 Standard Test Method for Oxides of Nitrogen in Gaseous Combustion Products (Phenol-Disulfonic Acid Procedures)
ASTM D3195 Standard Practice for Rotameter Calibration
ASTM D3609 Standard Practice for Calibration Techniques Using Permeation Tubes*, 2022-11-01 Update
ASTM D3631 Standard Test Methods for Measuring Surface Atmospheric Pressure
ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers
ASTM E128 Standard Test Method for Maximum Pore Diameter and Permeability of Rigid Porous Filters for Laboratory Use*, 2019-11-01 Update
ASTM D1607-91(2018)e1 history
2018ASTM D1607-91(2018)e1 Standard Test Method for Nitrogen Dioxide Content of the Atmosphere (Griess-Saltzman Reaction)
1991ASTM D1607-91(2011) Standard Test Method for Nitrogen Dioxide Content of the Atmosphere (Griess-Saltzman Reaction)
1991ASTM D1607-91(2005) Standard Test Method for Nitrogen Dioxide Content of the Atmosphere (Griess-Saltzman Reaction)
1991ASTM D1607-91(2000)e1 Standard Test Method for Nitrogen Dioxide Content of the Atmosphere (Griess-Saltzman Reaction)