Method ID-125G

Metal and Metalloid Particulates by ICP


This method describes the collection and subsequent analysis of airborne metal and metalloid particulate by Inductively Coupled Argon Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICAP-AES). This method provides rapid simultaneous analysis and data reduction for a wide range of elements, eliminating the necessity of separate analyses by conventional atomic absorption techniques. A calibrated personal sampling pump is used to draw a known volume of air through a mixed-cellulose ester membrane filter contained in a styrene cassette. Filters are digested with sulfuric acid and hydrogen peroxide. Dissolution of the elements is facilitated by addition of hydrochloric acid. Analysis is performed using Inductively Coupled Argon Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICAP-AES).


(OSHA)

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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. Cassettes, filters (MCE) and backup pads of 25-mm diameter can also be used.
Collection Method:   Mixed cellulose ester filters: ~480L @ 2L/min.
Analytical Methodology:   Inductively Coupled Argon Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICAP-AES).
Documentation:   ID-125G

Analyte List*

Analyte Formula CAS Number Detection Limit
Aluminum
Al
7429-90-5
23
 µg
Iron
Fe
7439-89-6
30
 µg
Lead
Pb
7439-92-1
7
 µg
Magnesium
Mg
7439-95-4
7.1
 µg
Manganese
Mn
7439-96-5
0.2
 µg
Molybdenum
Mo
7439-98-7
1.7
 µg
Nickel
Ni
7440-02-0
2
 µg
Silicon
Si
7440-21-3
8.1
 µg
Silver
Ag
7440-22-4
3.8
 µg
Tin
Sn
7440-31-5
12
 µg
Antimony
Sb
7440-36-0
14
 µg
Arsenic
As
7440-38-2
5.7
 µg
Beryllium
Be
7440-41-7
0.043
 µg
Cadmium
Cd
7440-43-9
0.47
 µg
Chromium
Cr
7440-47-3
1.3
 µg
Cobalt
Co
7440-48-4
4
 µg
Copper
Cu
7440-50-8
2.1
 µg
Vanadium
V
7440-62-2
1.9
 µg
Zinc
Zn
7440-66-6
0.47
 µg
Calcium
Ca
7440-70-2
2.6
 µg
Selenium
Se
7782-49-2
11
 µg

* 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.