ASTM D4382-12
Standard Test Method for Barium in Water, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry, Graphite Furnace

Standard No.

ASTM D4382-12

Release Date

2012

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D4382-18

Latest

ASTM D4382-18

Scope

5.1 Barium ranks about sixth in order of abundance in nature; however, it is normally found in only trace quantities in drinking water. Consumption, inhalation, or absorption of 500 to 600 mg is considered fatal to human beings. Lower levels may result in disorders of the heart, blood vessels, and nerves. The drinking water standards set the maximum contaminant level for barium as 2 mg/L³ Lower levels may result in disorders of the heart, blood vessels, and nerves. The drinking water standards set the maximum contaminant level for barium as 2 mg/L.

1.1 This test method covers the determination of dissolved and total recoverable barium in most waters and wastewaters.

1.2 This test method was evaluated in the range from 33.5 to 132 μg/L of barium. The range can be increased or decreased by varying the volume of sample injected or the instrumental settings. High concentrations may be diluted but preferably should be analyzed by direct aspiration atomic absorption spectrophotometry.

1.3 This test method has been used successfully with waste treatment plant effluent water, lake water, filtered tap water, and well water. It is the responsibility of the analyst to determine the suitability of the test method for other matrices.

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.

ASTM D4382-12 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1068 Standard Test Methods for Iron in Water
• ASTM D1129 Standard Terminology Relating to Water
• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
• ASTM D1687 Standard Test Methods for Chromium in Water
• ASTM D1688 Standard Test Methods for Copper in Water
• ASTM D1886 Standard Test Methods for Nickel in Water
• ASTM D2777 Standard Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias of Applicable Methods of Committee D-19 on Water
• ASTM D2972 Standard Test Methods for Arsenic in Water
• ASTM D3373 Standard Test Method for Vanadium in Water
• ASTM D3557 Standard Test Methods for Cadmium in Water
• ASTM D3558 Standard Test Methods for Cobalt in Water
• ASTM D3559 Standard Test Methods for Lead in Water
• ASTM D3859 Standard Test Methods for Selenium in Water
• ASTM D3866 Standard Test Methods for Silver in Water
• ASTM D3919 Standard Practice for Measuring Trace Elements in Water by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
• 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 D858 Standard Test Methods for Manganese in Water

ASTM D4382-12 history

• 2018 ASTM D4382-18 Standard Test Method for Barium in Water, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry, Graphite Furnace
• 2012 ASTM D4382-12 Standard Test Method for Barium in Water, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry, Graphite Furnace
• 2002 ASTM D4382-02(2007)e1 Standard Test Method for Barium in Water, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry, Graphite Furnace
• 2002 ASTM D4382-02 Standard Test Method for Barium in Water, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry, Graphite Furnace
• 1995 ASTM D4382-95 Standard Test Method for Barium in Water, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry, Graphite Furnace