ASTM D888-12e1
Standard Test Methods for Dissolved Oxygen in Water

Standard No.

ASTM D888-12e1

Release Date

2012

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D888-18

Latest

ASTM D888-18

Scope

4.1 Dissolved oxygen is required for the survival and growth of many aquatic organisms, including fish. The concentration of dissolved oxygen may also be associated with corrosivity and photosynthetic activity. The absence of oxygen may permit anaerobic decay of organic matter and the production of toxic and undesirable esthetic materials in the water.

1.1 These test methods cover the determination of dissolved oxygen in water. Three test methods are given as follows:

	Range, mg/L	Sections
Test Method A—Titrimetric Procedure– High Level	gt;1.0	8 to 15
Test Method B—Instrumental Probe Procedure— Electrochemical	0.05 to 20	16 to 25
Test Method C—Instrumental Probe Procedure— Luminescence-Based Sensor	0.05 to 20	26 to 29

1.2 The precision of Test Methods A and B was carried out using a saturated sample of reagent water. It is the user's responsibility to ensure the validity of the test methods for waters of untested matrices.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.4 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 a specific precautionary statement, see Note 17.

ASTM D888-12e1 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1066 Standard Practice for Sampling Steam
• 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 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 D888-12e1 history

• 2018 ASTM D888-18 Standard Test Methods for Dissolved Oxygen in Water
• 2012 ASTM D888-12e1 Standard Test Methods for Dissolved Oxygen in Water
• 2012 ASTM D888-12 Standard Test Methods for Dissolved Oxygen in Water
• 2009 ASTM D888-09 Standard Test Methods for Dissolved Oxygen in Water
• 2005 ASTM D888-05 Standard Test Methods for Dissolved Oxygen in Water
• 2003 ASTM D888-03 Standard Test Methods for Dissolved Oxygen in Water
• 1992 ASTM D888-92(1996) Standard Test Methods for Dissolved Oxygen in Water