5.1 Although most potable supplies contain little strontium, some well waters in the midwestern part of the United States have levels as high as 39 mg/L.3

5.2 This test method affords a reliable means of accurately determining strontium and correcting calcium results obtained by the methods cited in 6.2.

5.3 ICP-MS or ICP-AES may also be appropriate but at a higher instrument cost. See Test Methods D1976 and D5673.

1.1 This test method covers the determination of dissolved and total recoverable strontium in water and wastewater by atomic absorption spectroscopy.

1.2 The test method is applicable in the range from 0.1 to 1 mg/L of strontium. The range may be extended by dilution of the original sample.

1.3 Round-robin data were obtained in natural and reagent water matrices. It is the user's responsibility to ensure the validity of the test method for waters of untested matrices.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in 8.4 and 8.9.

1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.