ASTM D3645-15
Standard Test Methods for Beryllium in Water

Standard No.

ASTM D3645-15

Release Date

2015

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D3645-15(2023)

Latest

ASTM D3645-15(2023)

Scope

4.1 These test methods are significant because the concentration of beryllium in water must be measured accurately in order to evaluate potential health and environmental effects.

1.1 These test methods cover the determination of dissolved and total recoverable beryllium in most waters and wastewaters:

	Concentration Range	8201; Sections
Test Method A–Atomic Absorption, 8199;Direct	10 to 500 μg/L	7 to 17
Test Method B–Atomic Absorption, 8199;Graphite Furnace	10 to 50 μg/L	18 to 26

1.2 The analyst should direct attention to the precision and bias statements for each test method. It is the user's responsibility to ensure the validity of these test methods for waters of untested matrices.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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 specific hazard statements, see Section 12 and 24.4.

ASTM D3645-15 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 D1691 Standard Test Methods for Zinc 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 D3370 Standard Practices for Sampling Water from Closed Conduits
• 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 D3919 Standard Practice for Measuring Trace Elements in Water by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
• ASTM D4841 Standard Practice for Estimation of Holding Time for Water Samples Containing Organic and Inorganic Constituents
• ASTM D5673 Standard Test Method for Elements in Water by Inductively Coupled Plasma8212;Mass Spectrometry
• 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 D3645-15 history

• 2023 ASTM D3645-15(2023) Standard Test Methods for Beryllium in Water
• 2015 ASTM D3645-15 Standard Test Methods for Beryllium in Water
• 2008 ASTM D3645-08 Standard Test Methods for Beryllium in Water
• 2003 ASTM D3645-03 Standard Test Methods for Beryllium in Water
• 2002 ASTM D3645-02 Standard Test Methods for Beryllium in Water
• 1997 ASTM D3645-97 Standard Test Methods for Beryllium in Water