Значение и использование

These test methods are significant because the concentration of beryllium in water must be measured accurately in order to evaluate potential health and environmental effects.

Область применения

1.1 These test methods cover the determination of dissolved and total recoverable beryllium in most waters and wastewaters:

ConcentrationRange SectionsTest Method A-Atomic Absorption, Direct10 to 500 μg/L7 to 16Test Method B-Atomic Absorption, Graphite Furnace10 to 50 μg/L17 to 25

1.2 The analyst should direct attention to the precision and bias statements for each test method. It is the user's responsibility to ensure the validity of these test methods for waters of untested matrices.

1.3 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. For specific hazard statements, see Section 12 and 23.4.