ASTM D3697-17
Standard Test Method for Antimony in Water

Standard No.
ASTM D3697-17
Release Date
2017
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
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ASTM D3697-17
Scope

5.1 Because of the association with lead and arsenic in industry, it is often difficult to assess the toxicity of antimony and its compounds. In humans, complaints referable to the nervous system have been reported. In assessing human cases, however, the possibility of lead or arsenic poisoning must always be borne in mind. Locally, antimony compounds are irritating to the skin and mucous membranes.

5.2 ICP-MS may also be appropriate but at a higher instrument cost. See Test Method D5673.

1.1 This test method covers the determination of dissolved and total recoverable antimony in water by atomic absorption spectroscopy.2

1.2 This test method is applicable in the range from 1 to 15 μg/L of antimony. The range may be extended by less scale expansion or by dilution of the sample.

1.3 The precision and bias data were obtained on reagent water, tap water, salt water, and two untreated wastewaters. The information on precision and bias may not apply to other waters.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversion to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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.

1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM D3697-17 Referenced Document

  • 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 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 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

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Standard Test Method for Antimony in Water


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