1.1 These test methods cover the determination of phosphorus in water and wastewater. The following two methods are included: Sections Method A—Colorimetric Ascorbic Acid Reduction 8 to 16 Method B—Semiautomated Digestion/Colorimetric Ascorbic Acid Reduction 17 to 25
1.2 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For a specific caution statement, see 19.1.
1.3 Former Test Methods B (Colorimetric Amino Reduction) and C (Colorimetric Molybdovanadophosphate) have been discontinued. Refer to Appendix X1 for historical information.
ASTM D515-88 Referenced Document
ASTM D1066 Standard Practice for Sampling Steam*, 1997-04-21 Update
ASTM D1129 Standard Terminology Relating to Water*, 1999-04-21 Update
ASTM D1192 Standard Guide for Equipment for Sampling Water and Steam in Closed Conduits*, 1998-01-01 Update
ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water*, 1999-04-21 Update
ASTM D2777 Standard Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias of Applicable Methods of Committee D-19 on Water*, 1998-04-21 Update
ASTM D3370 Standard Practices for Sampling Water from Closed Conduits*, 1995-09-10 Update
ASTM E275 Standard Practice for Describing and Measuring Performance of Ultraviolet, Visible, and Near-Infrared Spectrophotometers*, 1993-04-21 Update
ASTM E60 Standard Practice for Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials by Molecular Absorption Spectrometry*, 1998-04-21 Update
ASTM D515-88 history
1988ASTM D515-88 Standard test method for dust abrasion of granular activated carbon