ASTM D1607-91(2011)
Standard Test Method for Nitrogen Dioxide Content of the Atmosphere (Griess-Saltzman Reaction)

Standard No.

ASTM D1607-91(2011)

Release Date

1991

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D1607-91(2018)e1

Latest

ASTM D1607-91(2018)e1

Scope

Nitrogen dioxide plays an important role in photochemical smog-forming reactions and, in sufficient concentrations, is deleterious to health, agriculture, materials, and visibility.

In combustion processes, significant amounts of nitric oxide (NO) may be produced by combination of atmospheric nitrogen and oxygen; at ambient temperatures NO can be converted to NO₂ by oxygen and other atmospheric oxidants. Nitrogen dioxide may also be generated from processes involving nitric acid, nitrates, the use of explosives, and welding.

1.1 This test method 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 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. See also 7.2.2 for other precautions.

ASTM D1607-91(2011) Referenced Document

• ASTM D1071 Standard Test Methods for Volumetric Measurement of Gaseous Fuel Samples
• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water*， 1999-04-19 Update
• ASTM D1356 Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres*， 2024-04-19 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)*， 1998-04-19 Update
• 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*， 2017-03-01 Update
• ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers*， 1998-04-19 Update
• 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(2011) history

• 2018 ASTM D1607-91(2018)e1 Standard Test Method for Nitrogen Dioxide Content of the Atmosphere (Griess-Saltzman Reaction)
• 1991 ASTM D1607-91(2011) Standard Test Method for Nitrogen Dioxide Content of the Atmosphere (Griess-Saltzman Reaction)
• 1991 ASTM D1607-91(2005) Standard Test Method for Nitrogen Dioxide Content of the Atmosphere (Griess-Saltzman Reaction)
• 1991 ASTM D1607-91(2000)e1 Standard Test Method for Nitrogen Dioxide Content of the Atmosphere (Griess-Saltzman Reaction)