Method ID-121

Metal and Metalloid Particulates by AA


This method can determine the amount of specific metal and metalloid particulates in the workplace atmosphere. Personal air samples are collected on mixed-cellulose ester filters using a calibrated sampling pump. Samples are desorbed or digested using water extractions or mineral acid digestions. Elemental analysis of the prepared sample solutions is performed by atomic absorption or emission spectroscopy. The identification and quantification of the particulate is directly determined as the element.


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Method Data

Hold Times, Preservatives, Preps, Collection, Analytical & Documentation
Holding Time:   Not noted in method
Preservatives:   Not noted in method
Required Preps:   Mixed cellulose ester (MCE) filters (0.8 µm pore size), cellulose backup pads, and cassettes, 37-mm diameter. Filters and cassettes having a 25-mm diameter can also be used.
Collection Method:   Mixed cellulose ester (MCE) filters and a calibrated sampling pump at a recommended volume of 480 to 960 L at a sampling rate of 2L/min.
Analytical Methodology:   Atomic Absorption or Emission Spectroscopy.
Documentation:   ID-121

Analyte List*

Analyte Formula CAS Number Detection Limit
Tellurium
Te
13494-80-9
0.2
 µg/mL
Aluminum
Al
7429-90-5
0.3
 µg/mL
Iron
Fe
7439-89-6
0.03
 µg/mL
Lead
Pb
7439-92-1
0.05
 µg/mL
Lithium
Li
7439-93-2
0.004
 µg/mL
Magnesium
Mg
7439-95-4
0.01
 µg/mL
Manganese
Mn
7439-96-5
0.01
 µg/mL
Molybdenum
Mo
7439-98-7
0.04
 µg/mL
Nickel
Ni
7440-02-0
0.1
 µg/mL
Platinum
Pt
7440-06-4
2
 µg/mL
Potassium
K
7440-09-7
0.02
 µg/mL
Silver
Ag
7440-22-4
0.005
 µg/mL
Sodium
Na
7440-23-5
0.009
 µg/mL
Thallium
Tl
7440-28-0
0.05
 µg/mL
Tin
Sn
7440-31-5
0.1
 µg/mL
Titanium
Ti
7440-32-6
 
Antimony
Sb
7440-36-0
0.1
 µg/mL
Barium
Ba
7440-39-3
0.5
 µg/mL
Cadmium
Cd
7440-43-9
0.004
 µg/mL
Cesium
Cs
7440-46-2
 
Chromium
Cr
7440-47-3
0.04
 µg/mL
Cobalt
Co
7440-48-4
0.04
 µg/mL
Copper
Cu
7440-50-8
0.005
 µg/mL
Gold
Au
7440-57-5
0.05
 µg/mL
Hafnium
Hf
7440-58-6
 
Yttrium
Y
7440-65-5
0.7
 µg/mL
Zinc
Zn
7440-66-6
0.01
 µg/mL
Zirconium
Zr
7440-67-7
8
 µg/mL
Bismuth
Bi
7440-69-9
0.2
 µg/mL
Calcium
Ca
7440-70-2
0.03
 µg/mL
Indium
In
7440-74-6
0.1
 µg/mL
Selenium
Se
7782-49-2
0.3
 µg/mL

* The analytes and detection limits listed for each method represent the typical detection limits and analytes reported for that particular method. Keep in mind that analyte lists may vary from laboratory to laboratory. Detection limits may also vary from lab to lab and are dependent upon the sample size, matrix, and any interferences that may be present in the sample.