Method 9000

Asbestos, Chrysotile by XRD


This method is used for analysis of percent chrysotile asbestos in bulk samples using X-ray powder diffraction. NOTE: This is P&CAM 309 applied to bulk samples only, since the sensitivity is not adequate for personal air samples.


(NIOSH)

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Method Data

Hold Times, Preservatives, Preps, Collection, Analytical & Documentation
Holding Time:   Indefinite
Preservatives:   N/A
Required Preps:   N/A
Collection Method:   1 to 10 g bulk sample
Analytical Methodology:   X-ray Powder Diffraction
Documentation:   9000

Analyte List*

Analyte Formula CAS Number Detection Limit
Chrysotile
12001-29-5
0.4
 %

* 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.