ASTM D6232-16

Standard Guide for Selection of Sampling Equipment for Waste and Contaminated Media Data Collection Activities

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Although many technical papers address topics important to efficient and accurate sampling investigations (DQO's, study design, QA/QC, data assessment; see Guides D4687, D5730, D6009, D6051, and Practice D5283), the selection and use of appropriate sampling equipment is assumed or omitted.  
5.2 The choice of sampling equipment can be crucial to the task of collecting a sample appropriate for the intended use.  
5.3 When a sample is collected, all sources of potential bias should be considered, not only in the selection and use of the sampling device, but also in the interpretation and use of the data generated. Some major considerations in the selection of sampling equipment for the collection of a sample are listed below.  
5.3.1 The ability to access and extract from every relevant location in the target population,  
5.3.2 The ability to collect a sufficient mass of sample such that the distribution of particle sizes in the population are represented, and  
5.3.3 The ability to collect a sample without the addition or loss of constituents of interest.  
5.4 The characteristics discussed in 5.3 are particularly important in investigations when the target population is heterogeneous such as when particle sizes vary, liquids are present in distinct phases, a gaseous phase exists or material from different sources are present in the population. The consideration of these characteristics during the equipment selection process will enable the data user to make appropriate statistical inferences about the target population based on the sampling results.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers criteria which should be considered when selecting sampling equipment for collecting environmental and waste samples for waste management activities. This guide includes a list of equipment that is used and is readily available. Many specialized sampling devices are not specifically included in this guide. However, the factors that should be weighed when choosing any piece of equipment are covered and remain the same for the selection of any piece of equipment. Sampling equipment described in this guide includes automatic samplers, pumps, bailers, tubes, scoops, spoons, shovels, dredges, coring and augering devices. The selection of sampling locations is outside the scope of this guide.  
1.1.1 Table 1 lists selected equipment and its applicability to sampling matrices, including water (surface and ground), sediments, soils, liquids, multi-layered liquids, mixed solid-liquid phases, and consolidated and unconsolidated solids. The guide does not address specifically the collection of samples of any suspended materials from flowing rivers or streams. Refer to Guide D4411 for more information.  
1.2 Table 2 presents the same list of equipment and its applicability for use based on compatibility of sample and equipment; volume of the sample required; physical requirements such as power, size, and weight; ease of operation and decontamination; and whether it is reusable or disposable.  
1.3 Table 3 provides the basis for selection of suitable equipment by the use of an Index.  
1.4 Lists of advantages and disadvantages of selected sampling devices and line drawings and narratives describing the operation of sampling devices are also provided.  
1.5 The values stated in both inch-pound and SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard units. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.6 This guide offers an organized collection of information or a series of options and does not recommend a specific course of action. This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in conjunction with professional judgement. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to represent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor should this document be applied ...

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Nov-2016
• ICS: 13.030.30 - Special wastes
• Technical Committee: D34 - Waste Management
• Drafting Committee: D34.01.01 - Planning for Sampling

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D6232 − 16
Standard Guide for
Selection of Sampling Equipment for Waste and
1
Contaminated Media Data Collection Activities
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6232; 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 1.6 This guide offers an organized collection of information
oraseriesofoptionsanddoesnotrecommendaspecificcourse
1.1 This guide covers criteria which should be considered
of action. This document cannot replace education or experi-
whenselectingsamplingequipmentforcollectingenvironmen-
ence and should be used in conjunction with professional
tal and waste samples for waste management activities. This
judgement. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in
guide includes a list of equipment that is used and is readily
all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to
available. Many specialized sampling devices are not specifi-
representorreplacethestandardofcarebywhichtheadequacy
cally included in this guide. However, the factors that should
of a given professional service must be judged, nor should this
beweighedwhenchoosinganypieceofequipmentarecovered
documentbeappliedwithoutconsiderationofaproject’smany
and remain the same for the selection of any piece of
unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the title of this
equipment. Sampling equipment described in this guide in-
document means only that the document has been approved
cludes automatic samplers, pumps, bailers, tubes, scoops,
through the ASTM consensus process.
spoons, shovels, dredges, coring and augering devices. The
selection of sampling locations is outside the scope of this
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
guide.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.1.1 Table 1listsselectedequipmentanditsapplicabilityto
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
sampling matrices, including water (surface and ground),
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
sediments, soils, liquids, multi-layered liquids, mixed solid-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
liquid phases, and consolidated and unconsolidated solids. The
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
guide does not address specifically the collection of samples of
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
any suspended materials from flowing rivers or streams. Refer
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
D4411 for more information.
to Guide
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.2 Table 2 presents the same list of equipment and its
applicability for use based on compatibility of sample and Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
equipment; volume of the sample required; physical require-
ments such as power, size, and weight; ease of operation and 2. Referenced Documents
decontamination; and whether it is reusable or disposable.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.3 Table 3 provides the basis for selection of suitable
D1452 Practice for Soil Exploration and Sampling byAuger
equipment by the use of an Index.
Borings
D1586 Test Method for Standard PenetrationTest (SPT) and
1.4 Lists of advantages and disadvantages of selected sam-
Split-Barrel Sampling of Soils
pling devices and line drawings and narratives describing the
D1587 Practice for Thin-Walled Tube Sampling of Fine-
operation of sampling devices are also provided.
Grained Soils for Geotechnical Purposes
1.5 The values stated in both inch-pound and SI units are to
D3550 Practice for Thick Wall, Ring-Lined, Split Barrel,
be regarded separately as the standard units. The values given
Drive Sampling of Soils
in parentheses are for information only.
D4136 Practice for Sampling Phytoplankton with Water-
Sampling Bottles
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D34 on Waste
Management and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D34.01.01 on
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Planning for Sampling. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2016. Published December 2016. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D6232 – 08. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D6232-16. the ASTM website.
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Designation: D6232 − 08 D6232 − 16
Standard Guide for
Selection of Sampling Equipment for Waste and
1
Contaminated Media Data Collection Activities
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6232; 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
1.1 This guide covers criteria which should be considered when selecting sampling equipment for collecting environmental and
waste samples for waste management activities. This guide includes a list of equipment that is used and is readily available. Many
specialized sampling devices are not specifically included in this guide. However, the factors that should be weighed when
choosing any piece of equipment are covered and remain the same for the selection of any piece of equipment. Sampling equipment
described in this guide includes automatic samplers, pumps, bailers, tubes, scoops, spoons, shovels, dredges, coring and augering
devices. The selection of sampling locations is outside the scope of this guide.
1.1.1 Table 1 lists selected equipment and its applicability to sampling matrices, including water (surface and ground),
sediments, soils, liquids, multi-layered liquids, mixed solid-liquid phases, and consolidated and unconsolidated solids. The guide
does not address specifically the collection of samples of any suspended materials from flowing rivers or streams. Refer to Guide
D4411 for more information.
1.2 Table 2 presents the same list of equipment and its applicability for use based on compatibility of sample and equipment;
volume of the sample required; physical requirements such as power, size, and weight; ease of operation and decontamination; and
whether it is reusable or disposable.
1.3 Table 3 provides the basis for selection of suitable equipment by the use of an Index.
1.4 Lists of advantages and disadvantages of selected sampling devices and line drawings and narratives describing the
operation of sampling devices are also provided.
1.5 The values stated in both inch-pound and SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard units. The values given in
parentheses are for information only.
1.6 This guide offers an organized collection of information or a series of options and does not recommend a specific course
of action. This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in con junction conjunction with professional
judgement. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to represent
or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor should this document
be applied without consideration of a project’s many unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the title of this document means only
that the document has been approved through the ASTM consensus process.
1.7 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1452 Practice for Soil Exploration and Sampling by Auger Borings
D1586 Test Method for Penetration Test (SPT) and Split-Barrel Sampling of Soils
D1587 Practice for Thin-Walled Tube Sampling of Fine-Grained Soils for Geotechnical Purposes
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D34 on Waste Management and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D34.01.01 on Planning for
Sampling.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2008Nov. 15, 2016. Published February 2008December 2016. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20032008
as D6232 – 03.D6232 – 08. DOI: 10.1520/D6232-08.10.1520/D6232-16.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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