Method SM 3113B

Metals by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry


This method is for the determination of metals from water and wastewater using the direct air-acetylene flame method. 


(Standard Methods)

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Method Data

Hold Times, Preservatives, Preps, Collection, Analytical & Documentation
Holding Time:   6 months from sample collection to analysis
Preservatives:   Add HNO3 to the sample to bring to a pH < 2.
Required Preps:   1L Plastic bottle with Teflon-lined lid
Collection Method:   Grab sampling
Analytical Methodology:   GFAA
Documentation:   SM3113B

Analyte List*

Analyte Formula CAS Number Detection Limit
Iridium
Ir
7439-88-5
5
 µg/L
Iron
Fe
7439-89-6
5
 µg/L
Lead
Pb
7439-92-1
5
 µg/L
Magnesium
Mg
7439-95-4
5
 µg/L
Manganese
Mn
7439-96-5
5
 µg/L
Nickel
Ni
7440-02-0
5
 µg/L
Palladium
Pd
7440-05-3
5
 µg/L
Platinum
Pt
7440-06-4
5
 µg/L
Potassium
K
7440-09-7
5
 µg/L
Rhodium
Rh
7440-16-6
5
 µg/L
Ruthenium
Ru
7440-18-8
5
 µg/L
Silver
Ag
7440-22-4
5
 µg/L
Sodium
Na
7440-23-5
5
 µg/L
Strontium
Sr
7440-24-6
5
 µg/L
Thallium
Tl
7440-28-0
5
 µg/L
Tin
Sn
7440-31-5
5
 µg/L
Antimony
Sb
7440-36-0
5
 µg/L
Cadmium
Cd
7440-43-9
5
 µg/L
Cesium
Cs
7440-46-2
5
 µg/L
Chromium
Cr
7440-47-3
5
 µg/L
Cobalt
Co
7440-48-4
5
 µg/L
Copper
Cu
7440-50-8
5
 µg/L
Gold
Au
7440-57-5
5
 µg/L
Zinc
Zn
7440-66-6
5
 µg/L
Bismuth
Bi
7440-69-9
5
 µg/L
Calcium
Ca
7440-70-2
5
 µg/L

* 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.