ASTM E1979-04
(Practice)Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Extraction of Paint, Dust, Soil, and Air Samples for Subsequent Determination of Lead
Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Extraction of Paint, Dust, Soil, and Air Samples for Subsequent Determination of Lead
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Ultrasonic extraction using dilute nitric acid is a simpler and easier method for extracting lead from environmental samples than are traditional digestion methods that employ hot plate or microwave digestion with concentrated acids (1), (3), (5), (6). Hence, ultrasonic extraction may be used in lieu of the more rigorous strong acid/high temperature digestion methods (for example, see Ref (1) and Test Method E 1613), provided that the performance is demonstrated using accepted criteria as delineated in Guide E 1775.
In contrast with hot plate or microwave digestion techniques, ultrasonic extraction is field-portable, which allows for on-site sample analysis.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers an ultrasonic extraction procedure for the extraction of lead from environmental samples of interest in lead abatement and renovation (or related) work, for analytical purposes.
1.2 Environmental matrices of concern include dry paint films, settled dusts, soils, and air particulates.
1.3 Samples subjected to ultrasonic extraction are prepared for subsequent determination of lead by laboratory analytical methods.
1.4 This practice includes, where applicable, descriptions of procedures for sample homogenization and weighing prior to ultrasonic extraction.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.6 This practice 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 practice to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitation prior to use.
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Designation:E1979–04
Standard Practice for
Ultrasonic Extraction of Paint, Dust, Soil, and Air Samples
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for Subsequent Determination of Lead
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1979; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope E1613 Test Method for Determination of Lead by Induc-
tively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry
1.1 This practice covers an ultrasonic extraction procedure
(ICP-AES), Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
for the extraction of lead from environmental samples of
(FAAS), or Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spec-
interest in lead abatement and renovation (or related) work, for
trometry (GFAAS) Techniques
analytical purposes.
E1726 Practice for Preparation of Soil Samples by Hotplate
1.2 Environmental matrices of concern include dry paint
Digestion for Subsequent Lead Analysis
films, settled dusts, soils, and air particulates.
E1727 Practice for Field Collection of Soil Samples for
1.3 Samples subjected to ultrasonic extraction are prepared
Subsequent Lead Determination
for subsequent determination of lead by laboratory analytical
E1728 Practice for Collection of Settled Dust Samples
methods.
Using Wipe Sampling Methods for Subsequent Lead
1.4 This practice includes, where applicable, descriptions of
Determination
procedures for sample homogenization and weighing prior to
E1729 Practice for Field Collection of Dried Paint Samples
ultrasonic extraction.
for Subsequent Lead Determination
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
E1775 Guide for Evaluating Performance of On-Site Ex-
standard.
tractionandField-PortableElectrochemicalorSpectropho-
1.6 This practice does not purport to address all of the
tometric Analysis for Lead
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
E1792 Specification for Wipe Sampling Materials for Lead
responsibility of the user of this practice to establish appro-
in Surface Dust
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
E1973 Practice for Collection of Surface Dust by Air
bility of regulatory limitation prior to use.
Sampling Pump Vacuum Technique for Subsequent Lead
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2. Referenced Documents
Determination
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3. Terminology
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
3.1 Definitions: For definitions of terms relating to this
D5438 Practice for Collection of Floor Dust for Chemical
practice that do not appear in this section, refer to Terminolo-
Analysis
gies E631 and E1605.
D6785 Test Method for Determination of Lead in Work-
3.1.1 extraction—the dissolution of target analytes from a
place Air Using Flame or Graphite Furnace Atomic Ab-
solid matrix into a liquid form.
sorption Spectrometry
3.1.1.1 Discussion—During sample digestion or extraction,
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
target analytes are extracted (solubilized) into solution to
E1605 Terminology Relating to Lead in Buildings
enable subsequent determination by analytical techniques (for
example, see Test Method E1613).
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Perfor- 3.1.2 ultrasonic extraction—the use of ultrasonic energy
manceofBuildingsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeE06.23onLead
and acidic or basic solution to extract targeted analytes from
Hazards Associated with Buildings.
samples.
Current edition approved Oct 1, 2004. Published October 2004. Formerly PS
3.1.2.1 Discussion—The extract solution is subsequently
87–97. Originally adopted by Committee E06 in 1998. Last previous edition
approved in 1998 as E1979 – 98. DOI: 10.1520/E1979-04.
analyzed for the determination of targeted analytes.
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E1979–04
NOTE 1—Precision digital mechanical pipettors using replaceable tips
4. Summary of Practice
meet Class A requirements.
4.1 Samples of paint, settled dust (wipe or vacuum), soil, or
airborne particles, obtained byASTM sample collection meth- 6.11 Laboratory Wipes, wet or dry, or both.
ods (see Specification E1729; Practice E1728, Practice D5438 6.12 Power Source for Sonicator.
and Practice E1973; Practice E1727, respectively), are sub- 6.13 Si
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