ASTM D7439-21
Standard Test Method for Determination of Elements in Airborne Particulate Matter by Inductively Coupled Plasma–Mass Spectrometry

Standard No.

ASTM D7439-21

Release Date

2021

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D7439-21

Scope

1.1 This test method specifies a procedure for sample preparation and analysis of airborne particulate matter for the content of metals and metalloids in workplace air samples using inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICPMS). This test method can be used for other air samples provided the user ensures the validity of the test method (by ensuring that appropriate data quality objectives can be achieved). 1.2 This test method assumes that samples will have been collected in accordance with Test Method D7035 with consideration of guidance regarding wall deposits provided in Guide D8358. 1.3 This test method should be used by analysts experienced in the use of ICP-MS, the interpretation of spectral and matrix interferences and procedures for their correction. 1.4 This test method specifies a number of alternative methods for preparing test solutions from samples of airborne particulate matter. One of the specified sample preparation methods is applicable to the measurement of soluble metal or metalloid compounds. Other specified methods are applicable to the measurement of total metals and metalloids. 1.5 It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the validity of this test method for samples collected from untested matrices. 1.6 Table 1 provides a non-exclusive list of metals and metalloids for which one or more of the sample dissolution methods specified in this document is applicable. 1.7 This test method is not applicable to compounds of metals and metalloids that are present in the gaseous or vapor state. 1.8 Table 3 provides examples of instrumental detection limits (IDL) that can be achieved with this test method. Table 5 provides examples of method detection limits (MDL) that can be achieved. 1.9 No detailed operating instructions are provided because of differences among various makes and models of suitable ICP-MS instruments. Instead, the analyst shall follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the particular instrument. This test method does not address comparative accuracy of different devices or the precision between instruments of the same make and model. 1.10 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.11 This test method contains notes that are explanatory and are not part of the mandatory requirements of the method. 1.12 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. 1.13 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 D7439-21 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
• ASTM D1356 Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres*， 2024-04-22 Update
• ASTM D4185 Standard Practice for Measurement of Metals in Workplace Atmosphere by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
• ASTM D4840 Standard Guide for Sample Chain-of-Custody Procedures
• ASTM D5011 Standard Practices for Calibration of Ozone Monitors Using Transfer Standards
• ASTM D6785 Standard Test Method for Determination of Lead in Workplace Air Using Flame or Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
• ASTM D7035 Standard Test Method for Determination of Metals and Metalloids in Airborne Particulate Matter by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES)
• ASTM D7202 Standard Test Method for Determination of Beryllium in the Workplace by Extraction and Optical Fluorescence Detection*， 2022-09-01 Update
• ASTM D7440 Standard Practice for Characterizing Uncertainty in Air Quality Measurements*， 2023-09-01 Update
• ASTM D8344 Standard Practice for Ammonium Bifluoride and Nitric Acid Digestion of Airborne Dust and Dust-Wipe Samples for the Determination of Metals and Metalloids
• ASTM D8358 Standard Guide for Assessment and Inclusion of Wall Deposits in the Analysis of Single-Stage Samplers for Airborne Particulate Matter*， 2024-04-22 Update
• ASTM E1154 Standard Specification for Piston or Plunger Operated Volumetric Apparatus
• ASTM E1613 Standard Test Method for Determination of Lead by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES), Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (FAAS), or Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (GFAAS) Techniques
• ASTM E288 Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks
• ASTM E3193 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Lead (Pb) by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (FAAS)*， 2023-11-01 Update
• ASTM E3203 Standard Test Method for Determination of Lead in Dried Paint, Soil, and Wipe Samples by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES)
• ASTM E438 Standard Specification for Glasses in Laboratory Apparatus*， 2024-02-01 Update
• ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
• ASTM E882 Standard Guide for Accountability and Quality Control in the Chemical Analysis Laboratory
• ISO 1042 Laboratory glassware - One-mark volumetric flasks
• ISO 15202 Workplace air - Determination of metals and metalloids in airborne particulate matter by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry - Part 3: Analysis
• ISO 17294 Water quality — Application of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) — Part 2: Determination of selected elements including uranium isotopes*， 2023-10-18 Update
• ISO 18158 Workplace air — Terminology
• ISO 3585 Borosilicate glass 3.3 - Properties
• ISO 4225 Air quality — General aspects — Vocabulary
• ISO 8655 Piston-operated volumetric apparatus — Part 9: Manually operated precision laboratory syringes*， 2022-04-22 Update

ASTM D7439-21 history

• 2021 ASTM D7439-21 Standard Test Method for Determination of Elements in Airborne Particulate Matter by Inductively Coupled Plasma–Mass Spectrometry
• 2014 ASTM D7439-14 Standard Test Method for Determination of Elements in Airborne Particulate Matter by Inductively Coupled Plasmandash;Mass Spectrometry
• 2008 ASTM D7439-08 Standard Test Method for Determination of Elements in Airborne Particulate Matter by Inductively Coupled Plasmax2013;Mass Spectrometry