ASTM D5673-15

Standard Test Method for Elements in Water by Inductively Coupled Plasma—Mass Spectrometry

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The test method is useful for the determination of element concentrations in many natural waters, metallurgical process cyanide solutions and wastewaters. It has the capability for the determination of up to 21 elements. High analysis sensitivity can be achieved for some elements that are difficult to determine by other techniques.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of dissolved elements in ground water, surface water, and drinking water. It may also be used for the determination of total-recoverable elements in these waters as well as wastewater.2  
1.2 This test method should be used by analysts experienced in the use of inductively coupled plasma—mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), the interpretation of spectral and matrix interferences and procedures for their correction.  
1.3 It is the user's responsibility to ensure the validity of the test method for waters of untested matrices.  
1.4 Table 1 lists elements for which the test method applies, with recommended masses and typical estimated instrumental detection limits using conventional pneumatic nebulization. Actual working detection limits are sample dependent and, as the sample matrix varies, these detection limits may also vary. In time, other elements may be added as more information becomes available and as required. (A) Instrument detection limits (3σ) estimated from seven replicate scans of the blank (1 % v/v HNO3) and three replicate integrations of a multi-element standard.  
1.4.1 This method covers the analysis of mine dewatering groundwater and wastewater effluent in the range of 2–120 μg/L dissolved antimony and 3–200 μg/L dissolved arsenic.  
1.4.2 This method covers the analysis of metallurgical processing cyanide solutions in the range of 1–500 µg/L dissolved gold.  
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.6 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2015
• ICS: 13.060.50 - Examination of water for chemical substances
• Technical Committee: D19 - Water
• Drafting Committee: D19.05 - Inorganic Constituents in Water

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D5673-10 - Standard Test Method for Elements in Water by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D5196-06(2018) - Standard Guide for Bio-Applications Grade Water
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D8006-16 - Standard Guide for Sampling and Analysis of Residential and Commercial Water Supply Wells in Areas of Exploration and Production (E&P) Operations
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D3859-15 - Standard Test Methods for Selenium in Water
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D1691-17 - Standard Test Methods for Zinc in Water
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D2972-15 - Standard Test Methods for Arsenic in Water
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D5127-13(2018) - Standard Guide for Ultra-Pure Water Used in the Electronics and Semiconductor Industries
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D3557-17 - Standard Test Methods for Cadmium in Water
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D6800-18 - Standard Practice for Preparation of Water Samples Using Reductive Precipitation Preconcentration Technique for ICP-MS Analysis of Trace Metals
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D1688-17 - Standard Test Methods for Copper in Water
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D3373-17 - Standard Test Method for Vanadium in Water
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D1976-20 - Standard Test Method for Elements in Water by Inductively-Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D1886-14(2021)e1 - Standard Test Methods for Nickel in Water
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2015
• Referred By: ASTM E3269-21 - Standard Test Method for Determination of the Mass Fraction of Particle-Bound Gold in Colloidal Gold Suspensions
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D5811-20 - Standard Test Method for Strontium-90 in Water
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2015

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D5673 − 15
StandardTest Method for
Elements in Water by Inductively Coupled Plasma—Mass
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Spectrometry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5673; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This test method covers the determination of dissolved
elements in ground water, surface water, and drinking water. It D1066Practice for Sampling Steam
D1129Terminology Relating to Water
may also be used for the determination of total-recoverable
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elements in these waters as well as wastewater. D1193Specification for Reagent Water
D2777Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias of
1.2 Thistestmethodshouldbeusedbyanalystsexperienced
Applicable Test Methods of Committee D19 on Water
in the use of inductively coupled plasma—mass spectrometry
D3370Practices for Sampling Water from Closed Conduits
(ICP-MS), the interpretation of spectral and matrix interfer-
D5810Guide for Spiking into Aqueous Samples
ences and procedures for their correction.
D5847Practice for Writing Quality Control Specifications
1.3 Itistheuser’sresponsibilitytoensurethevalidityofthe
for Standard Test Methods for Water Analysis
test method for waters of untested matrices.
E691Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
1.4 Table1listselementsforwhichthetestmethodapplies,
E1601Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
with recommended masses and typical estimated instrumental
Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
detection limits using conventional pneumatic nebulization.
E1763Guide for Interpretation and Use of Results from
Actual working detection limits are sample dependent and, as
the sample matrix varies, these detection limits may also vary. Interlaboratory Testing of Chemical Analysis Methods
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(Withdrawn 2015)
In time, other elements may be added as more information
becomes available and as required.
3. Terminology
1.4.1 This method covers the analysis of mine dewatering
groundwater and wastewater effluent in the range of 2–120
3.1 Definitions:
µg/L dissolved antimony and 3–200 µg/L dissolved arsenic.
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this standard, refer to
1.4.2 This method covers the analysis of metallurgical Terminology D1129.
processing cyanide solutions in the range of 1–500 µg/L
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
dissolved gold.
3.2.1 calibration blank, n—a volume of water containing
the same acid matrix as is in the calibration standards (see
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
11.1).
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard. 3.2.2 calibration standards, n—a series of known standard
solutions used by the analyst for calibration of the instrument
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
(that is, preparation of the analytical curve) (see Section 11).
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2.3 calibration stock solution, n—a solution prepared
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- from the stock standard solution(s) to verify the instrument
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. response with respect to analyte concentration.
3.2.4 dissolved, adj—capable of passing through a 0.45-µm
membrane filter.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D19 on Water
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D19.05 on Inorganic Constituents
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in Water. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved July 1, 2015. Published August 2015. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D5673–10. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D5673-15. the ASTM website.
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EPATest Method: Determination of Trace Elements in Waters and Wastes by The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
Inductively Coupled Plasma—Mass Spectrometry, Method200.8. www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Recommended Analytical Mass and Estimated TABLE 2 Recommended Analytical Isotopes and Additional
Instrument Detection Limits Masses That Ar
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Designation: D5673 − 10 D5673 − 15
Standard Test Method for
Elements in Water by Inductively Coupled Plasma—Mass
1
Spectrometry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5673; 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 test method covers the determination of dissolved elements in ground water, surface water, and drinking water. It may
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also be used for the determination of total-recoverable elements in these waters as well as wastewater.
1.2 This test method should be used by analysts experienced in the use of inductively coupled plasma—mass spectrometry
(ICP-MS), the interpretation of spectral and matrix interferences and procedures for their correction.
1.3 It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the validity of the test method for waters of untested matrices.
1.4 Table 1 lists elements for which the test method applies, with recommended masses and typical estimated instrumental
detection limits using conventional pneumatic nebulization. Actual working detection limits are sample dependent and, as the
sample matrix varies, these detection limits may also vary. In time, other elements may be added as more information becomes
available and as required.
1.4.1 This method covers the analysis of mine dewatering groundwater and wastewater effluent in the range of 2–120 μg/L
dissolved antimony and 3–200 μg/L dissolved arsenic.
1.4.2 This method covers the analysis of metallurgical processing cyanide solutions in the range of 1–500 μg/L dissolved gold.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D19 on Water and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D19.05 on Inorganic Constituents in Water.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2010July 1, 2015. Published September 2010August 2015. Originally approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 20052010
as D5673 – 05.D5673 – 10. DOI: 10.1520/D5673-10.10.1520/D5673-15.
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EPA Test Method: Determination of Trace Elements in Waters and Wastes by Inductively Coupled Plasma—Mass Spectrometry, Method 200.8.
TABLE 1 Recommended Analytical Mass and Estimated
Instrument Detection Limits
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Estimated Instrument
Recommended
ElementElement Detection Limit, μg/
Analytical Mass
A
L μg/L
Aluminum 27 0.05
Antimony 121 0.08
Arsenic 75 0.9
Barium 137 0.5
Beryllium 9 0.1
Cadmium 111 0.1
Chromium 52 0.07
Cobalt 59 0.03
Copper 63 0.03
Gold 197 0.01
Lead 206, 207, 208 0.08
Manganese 55 0.1
Molybdenum 98 0.1
Nickel 60 0.2
Selenium 82 5.0
Silver 107 0.05
Thallium 205 0.09
Thorium 232 0.03
Uranium 238 0.02
Vanadium 51 0.02
Zinc 66 0.2
A
Instrument detection limits (3σ) estimated from seven replicate scans of the blank
(1 % v/v HNO ) and three replicate integrations of a multi-element standard.
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*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.6 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:
D1066 Practice for Sampling Steam
D1129 Terminology Relating to Water
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D2777 Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias of Applicable Test Methods of Committee D19 on Water
D3370 Practices for Sampling Water from Closed Conduits
D5810 Guide for Spiking into Aqueous Samples
D5847 Practice for Writing Quality Control Specifications for Standard Test Methods for Water Analysis
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
E1601 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
E1763 Guide for Interpretation and Use of Results from Interlaboratory Testing of Chemical Analysis Methods (Withdrawn
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2015)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other terms used in this test method, ref
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