ASTM D3869-09
Standard Test Methods for Iodide and Bromide Ions in Brackish Water, Seawater, and Brines

Standard No.

ASTM D3869-09

Release Date

2009

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D3869-15

Latest

ASTM D3869-15(2023)

Scope

Identification of a brackish water, seawater, or brine is determined by comparison of the concentrations of their dissolved constituents. The results are used to evaluate the origin of the water, determine if it is a possible pollutant or determine if it is a commercial source of a valuable constituent such as iodine or bromine.

1.1 These test methods cover the determination of soluble iodide and bromide ions, or both, in brackish water, seawater, and brines. Four test methods are given as follows:

1.1.1 Test Method A for both Iodide and Bromide Ions—Volumetric, for concentrations from 0.2 to 2000 mg/L iodide and from 5 to 6500 mg/L bromide (Sections 7-15).

1.1.2 Test Method B for Iodide Ion8212;Colorimetric, for concentrations from 0.2 to 2000 mg/L iodide (Sections 16-25).

1.1.3 Test Method C for Iodide Ion8212;Selective electrode, for concentrations from 1 to 2000 mg/L iodide (Sections 26-34).

1.1.4 Test Method D for Bromide Ion8212;Colorimetric, for concentrations from 40 to 6500 mg/L bromide (Sections 35-44).

1.2 Test Method A is intended for use on all brackish waters, seawaters, and brines that contain appreciable amounts of iodide or bromide ions or both. Test Methods B, C, and D, because of their rapidity and sensitivity, are recommended for the analysis of brackish waters, seawaters, and brines in the field and in the laboratory.

1.3 Samples containing from 0.2 to 2000 mg/L of iodide or 5 to 6500 mg/L of bromide may be analyzed by these methods.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see 20.2 and 39.2.

7.1 This test method is applicable to brackish waters, seawaters, and brines, and is recommended for such waters containing appreciable amounts of iodide or bromide, or both. The test method can be used for concentrations as high as 2000 mg/L iodide and 6500 mg/L bromide.

16.1 This test method covers the colorimetric determination of iodide in brackish water, seawater, and brines where concentrations range from 0.2 to 2000 mg/L.

26.1 This test method is applicable to all brackish waters, seawaters, and brines containing from 1 to 2000 mg/L iodide.

35.1 This test method is applicable to all brackish waters, seawaters, and brines with bromide concentrations ranging from 40 to 6500 mg/L.

ASTM D3869-09 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1129 Standard Terminology Relating to Water
• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
• ASTM D2777 Standard Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias of Applicable Methods of Committee D-19 on Water
• ASTM D3370 Standard Practices for Sampling Water from Closed Conduits
• ASTM D5810 Standard Guide for Spiking into Aqueous Samples 
• ASTM D5847 Standard Practice for Writing Quality Control Specifications for Standard Test Methods for Water Analysis
• ASTM E200 Standard Practice for Preparation, Standardization, and Storage of Standard and Reagent Solutions for Chemical Analysis
• ASTM E275 Standard Practice for Describing and Measuring Performance of Ultraviolet, Visible, and Near-Infrared Spectrophotometers
• ASTM E60 Standard Practice for Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials by Molecular Absorption Spectrometry

ASTM D3869-09 history

• 2023 ASTM D3869-15(2023) Standard Test Methods for Iodide and Bromide Ions in Brackish Water, Seawater, and Brines
• 2015 ASTM D3869-15 Standard Test Methods for Iodide and Bromide Ions in Brackish Water, Seawater, and Brines
• 2009 ASTM D3869-09 Standard Test Methods for Iodide and Bromide Ions in Brackish Water, Seawater, and Brines
• 2004 ASTM D3869-04 Standard Test Methods for Iodide and Bromide Ions in Brackish Water, Seawater, and Brines
• 1995 ASTM D3869-95(1999) Standard Test Methods for Iodide and Bromide Ions in Brackish Water, Seawater, and Brines