ASTM D5233-92(2009)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Single Batch Extraction Method for Wastes
Standard Test Method for Single Batch Extraction Method for Wastes
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is intended to generate an extract with a concentration of the target analyte(s) representative of the expected release under the scenario simulated, and which can be compared with concentration levels acceptable in waste disposal, treatment, or production activities.
The extraction conditions of the test method were chosen to simulate a potential disposal scenario to which the wastes may be exposed.
One intent of this test method is that the amount of acid in the extraction fluids reflect the acid available from the leachate of a specific landfill where municipal and industrial wastes were co-disposed.
One intent of this test method is to not allow the pH of the extraction fluid to be lower than that of the leachate of a specific landfill where municipal and industrial wastes were co-disposed. Therefore, the pH of the extraction fluid was chosen with the following considerations:
(1) Not to be less than 4.93 ± 0.05 for the extraction of wastes with an acid neutralization capacity of less than the acid available in the total volume of extraction fluid used in the method (Extraction Fluid No. 1).
(2) At 2.88 ± 0.05, as defined by the pH of the acid, for the extraction of wastes with an acid neutralization capacity of more than the acid available in the extraction fluid used in the method (Extraction Fluid No. 2).
The interpretation and use of the results of this test method are limited by the assumptions of a single co-disposal scenario and by the factors affecting the composition of a landfill leachate and chemical or other differences between a selected extraction fluid and the real landfill leachate.
This test method may be affected by biological changes in the waste, and it is not designed to isolate or measure the effect of such processes.
This test method produces extracts that are amenable to the determination of both minor and major constituents. When minor constituents are being determined, it is especially important that pr...
SCOPE
1.1 This test method is applicable to the extraction of samples of treated or untreated solid wastes or sludges, or solidified waste samples, to provide an indication of the leaching potential.
1.2 This test method is intended to provide an extract for measurement of the concentration of the analytes of concern. The measured values may be compared against set or chosen acceptance levels in some applications.
1.3 If the sole application of the test method is such a pass/fail comparison and a total analysis of the waste demonstrates that individual analytes are not present in the waste, or that the chosen acceptance concentration levels could not possibly be exceeded, the test method need not be run.
1.4 If the sole application of the test method is such a pass/fail comparison and an analysis of any one of the liquid fractions of the extract indicates that the concentration of the target analyte is so high that, even after accounting for dilution from the other fractions of the extract, it would be equal to or above an acceptance concentration level, then the waste fails the test. In such a case it may not be necessary to analyze the remaining fractions of the extract.
1.5 This test method is intended to provide an extract suitable for the measurement of the concentration of analytes that will not volatilize under the conditions of the test method.
1.6 Presence of volatile analytes may be established if an analysis of the extract obtained using this test method detects the target volatile analyte. If its concentration is equal to or exceeds an acceptance level for that analyte, the waste fails the test. However, extract from this test method shall not be used to determine the concentration of volatile organic analytes.
1.7 This test method is intended to describe only the procedure for performing a batch extraction. It does not describe all of the sampling and analytical requirements that may be associated with...
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Designation: D5233 − 92 (Reapproved 2009)
Standard Test Method for
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Single Batch Extraction Method for Wastes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5233; 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 1.8 The values stated in either SI or inch-pound units are to
be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses
1.1 This test method is applicable to the extraction of
are for information only.
samples of treated or untreated solid wastes or sludges, or
1.9 This standard does not purport to address all of the
solidified waste samples, to provide an indication of the
safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the
leaching potential.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
1.2 This test method is intended to provide an extract for
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
measurement of the concentration of the analytes of concern.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For a specific
The measured values may be compared against set or chosen
precautionary statement, see Note 8.
acceptance levels in some applications.
1.3 If the sole application of the test method is such a
2. Referenced Documents
pass/fail comparison and a total analysis of the waste demon-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
strates that individual analytes are not present in the waste, or
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
that the chosen acceptance concentration levels could not
D420 Guide to Site Characterization for Engineering Design
possibly be exceeded, the test method need not be run.
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and Construction Purposes (Withdrawn 2011)
1.4 If the sole application of the test method is such a
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
pass/fail comparison and an analysis of any one of the liquid
Fluids
fractions of the extract indicates that the concentration of the
D1129 Terminology Relating to Water
target analyte is so high that, even after accounting for dilution
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
from the other fractions of the extract, it would be equal to or
D2234/D2234M Practice for Collection of a Gross Sample
above an acceptance concentration level, then the waste fails
of Coal
the test. In such a case it may not be necessary to analyze the
D3370 Practices for Sampling Water from Closed Conduits
remaining fractions of the extract.
E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate,With
Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a
1.5 This test method is intended to provide an extract
Lot or Process
suitable for the measurement of the concentration of analytes
ES 16 Practice for the Generation of Environmental Data
that will not volatilize under the conditions of the test method.
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Related to Waste Management Activites
1.6 Presence of volatile analytes may be established if an
analysis of the extract obtained using this test method detects
3. Terminology
the target volatile analyte. If its concentration is equal to or
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used but not de-
exceeds an acceptance level for that analyte, the waste fails the
fined in this test method, see Terminology D1129.
test. However, extract from this test method shall not be used
to determine the concentration of volatile organic analytes.
4. Summary of Test Method (See Fig. 1)
1.7 This test method is intended to describe only the
4.1 Forwastescontaininglessthan0.5 %drysolidmaterial,
procedure for performing a batch extraction. It does not
the filtrate of the waste, after filtration through a 0.6 to 0.8-µm
describe all of the sampling and analytical requirements that
may be associated with the application of this test method.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D34 on Waste contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Management and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D34.01.04 on Waste Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Leaching Techniques. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2009. Published November 2009. Originally The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D5233–1992 (2004). www.astm.org.
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DOI: 10.1520/D5233-92R09. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 11.04 (see 1991 edition).
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