ASTM D3651-11
Standard Test Method for Barium in Brackish Water, Seawater, and Brines

Standard No.

ASTM D3651-11

Release Date

2011

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D3651-16

Latest

ASTM D3651-16(2021)e1

Scope

Since water containing acid-soluble barium compounds is known to be toxic, this test method serves the useful purpose of determining the barium in brackish water, seawater, and brines.

1.1 This test method covers the determination of soluble barium ion in brackish water, sea-water, and brines by atomic absorption spectrophotometry.

1.2 The actual working range of this test method is 1 to 5 mg/L barium.

1.3 This test method was used successfully on artificial brine samples. It is the user's responsibility to ensure the validity of this test method for waters of untested matrices.

1.4 The values stated in either SI or inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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.

ASTM D3651-11 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 D4691 Standard Practice for Measuring Elements in Water by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
• ASTM D4841 Standard Practice for Estimation of Holding Time for Water Samples Containing Organic and Inorganic Constituents
• 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 D3651-11 history

• 2021 ASTM D3651-16(2021)e1 Standard Test Method for Barium in Brackish Water, Seawater, and Brines
• 2016 ASTM D3651-16 Standard Test Method for Barium in Brackish Water, Seawater, and Brines
• 2011 ASTM D3651-11 Standard Test Method for Barium in Brackish Water, Seawater, and Brines
• 2007 ASTM D3651-07 Standard Test Method for Barium in Brackish Water, Seawater, and Brines
• 2002 ASTM D3651-02 Standard Test Method for Barium in Brackish Water, Seawater, and Brines