ASTM D5673-16
Standard Test Method for Elements in Water by Inductively Coupled Plasma&x2014;Mass Spectrometry

Standard No.

ASTM D5673-16

Release Date

2016

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D5673-16

Scope

5.1 The test method is useful for the determination of element concentrations in many natural waters, metallurgical process cyanide solutions and wastewaters. It has the capability for the determination of up to 21 elements. High analysis sensitivity can be achieved for some elements that are difficult to determine by other techniques.

1.1 This test method covers the determination of dissolved elements in ground water, surface water, and drinking water. It may also be used for the determination of total-recoverable elements in these waters as well as wastewater.2

1.2 This test method should be used by analysts experienced in the use of inductively coupled plasma—mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), the interpretation of spectral and matrix interferences and procedures for their correction.

1.3 It is the user's responsibility to ensure the validity of the test method for waters of untested matrices.

1.4 Table 1 lists elements for which the test method applies, with recommended masses and typical estimated instrumental detection limits using conventional pneumatic nebulization. Actual working detection limits are sample dependent and, as the sample matrix varies, these detection limits may also vary. In time, other elements may be added as more information becomes available and as required.

(A) Instrument detection limits (3σ) estimated from seven replicate scans of the blank (18201;% v/v HNO₃) and three replicate integrations of a multi-element standard.

1.4.1 This method covers the analysis of mine dewatering groundwater and wastewater effluent in the range of 2–120 μg/L dissolved antimony and 3–200 μg/L dissolved arsenic.

1.4.2 This method covers the analysis of metallurgical processing cyanide solutions in the range of 1–500 µg/L dissolved gold.

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

1.6 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 D5673-16 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 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 E1601 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
• ASTM E1763 Standard Guide for Interpretation and Use of Results from Interlaboratory Testing of Chemical Analysis Methods
• ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

ASTM D5673-16 history

• 2016 ASTM D5673-16 Standard Test Method for Elements in Water by Inductively Coupled Plasma&x2014;Mass Spectrometry
• 2015 ASTM D5673-15 Standard Test Method for Elements in Water by Inductively Coupled Plasma&x2014;Mass Spectrometry
• 2010 ASTM D5673-10 Standard Test Method for Elements in Water by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
• 2005 ASTM D5673-05 Standard Test Method for Elements in Water by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
• 2003 ASTM D5673-03 Standard Test Method for Elements in Water by Inductively Coupled Plasma8212;Mass Spectrometry
• 2002 ASTM D5673-02 Standard Test Method for Elements in Water by Inductively Coupled Plasma8212;Mass Spectrometry
• 1996 ASTM D5673-96 Standard Test Method for Elements in Water by Inductively Coupled Plasma8212;Mass Spectrometry