ASTM E2242-12a
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Column Percolation Extraction of Mine Rock by the Meteoric Water Mobility Procedure
Standard Test Method for Column Percolation Extraction of Mine Rock by the Meteoric Water Mobility Procedure
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is intended as a means for obtaining an extract from mine rock samples. The extract may be used to estimate the final pH and release of certain constituents of the test sample under the laboratory conditions described in this test method.
5.2 The pH of the extraction fluid used in this test method should reflect the pH of precipitation in the geographic region in which the mine rock is being evaluated.
5.3 This test method is designed to mobilize potential contaminants present in the solids, so that the resulting extract can be used to assess leachate that could potentially be produced from mine rock in the field.
5.4 This test method has not been demonstrated to simulate actual site leaching conditions.
5.5 This test method produces extracts that are amenable to the determination of both major and minor (trace) constituents. When minor constituents are being determined, it is especially important that precautions be taken in sample preservation, storage and handling to avoid possible contamination of the extracts.
5.6 This test method is a comparative method intended for use as a routine method for monitoring mine rock. It is assumed that all who use this method will be trained analysts capable of performing skillfully and safely. It is expected that work will be performed in a properly equipped laboratory under appropriate quality control practices such as those described in Guide E882.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method provides a procedure for the column percolation extraction of mine rock in order to determine the potential for dissolution and mobility of certain constituents by meteoric water.
1.2 This test method is intended to describe the procedure for performing column percolation extractions only. It does not describe all types of sampling and analytical requirements that may be associated with its application.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.4 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.
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Designation: E2242 − 12a
StandardTest Method for
Column Percolation Extraction of Mine Rock by the
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Meteoric Water Mobility Procedure
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2242; 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 E389TestMethodforParticleSizeorScreenAnalysisatNo.
4 (4.75-mm) Sieve and Coarser for Metal-Bearing Ores
1.1 This test method provides a procedure for the column
and Related Materials
percolation extraction of mine rock in order to determine the
E691Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
potentialfordissolutionandmobilityofcertainconstituentsby
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
meteoric water.
E877Practice for Sampling and Sample Preparation of Iron
1.2 This test method is intended to describe the procedure
Ores and Related Materials for Determination of Chemi-
forperformingcolumnpercolationextractionsonly.Itdoesnot
cal Composition
describe all types of sampling and analytical requirements that
E882Guide for Accountability and Quality Control in the
may be associated with its application.
Chemical Analysis Laboratory
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the E1601Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
standard.
2.2 Other References:
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Meteoric Water Mobility Procedure,Bureau of Mining
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Regulation and Reclamation, Nevada Division of Envi-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ronmental Protection, 9/19/90
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Waste-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
water,18th edition, APHA/AWWA/WEF, 1992
2. Referenced Documents
3. Terminology
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1 Definitions:
D1193Specification for Reagent Water
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method, see
D1293Test Methods for pH of Water
Terminology E135.
D6234Test Method for Shake Extraction of Mining Waste
3.1.2 meteoric water—rainfall that has the potential to
by the Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure
contact materials and mobilize soluble constituents from mine
D7237Test Method for Free Cyanide with Flow Injection
rock at a mining or mineral processing site.
Analysis (FIA) Utilizing Gas Diffusion Separation and
Amperometric Detection
3.1.3 mine rock—ore, waste rock or overburden excavated
E50Practices for Apparatus, Reagents, and Safety Consid-
inordertorecovermetalsormineralsduringminingoperations
erations for Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ores, and
or coarse processed ore such as heap leach spoils.
Related Materials
E135Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for 4. Summary of Test Method
Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
4.1 The test material is placed in a plastic column and
contactedwithanequalweightofwaterduringa24hleaching
period. The extract is collected and preserved for analysis of
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E01 on
inorganic constituents.
Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials and is the direct
responsibility of Subcommittee E01.02 on Ores, Concentrates, and Related Metal-
lurgical Materials.
5. Significance and Use
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5.1 Thistestmethodisintendedasameansforobtainingan
approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as E2242–12 . DOI:
10.1520/E2242-12A.
extract from mine rock samples. The extract may be used to
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estimate the final pH and release of certain constituents of the
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test sample under the laboratory conditions described in this
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the ASTM website. test method.
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5.2 The pH of the extraction fluid used in this test method the top of the test sample after column loading, to aid in
should reflect the pH of precipitation in the geographic region making an even water distribution.
in which the mine rock is being evaluated.
7.5 Laboratory Balance, capable of weighing to 1.0 g.
5.3 This test method is designed to mobilize potential
7.6 pH Meter, with a readability of 0.01 units and
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Designation: E2242 − 12 E2242 − 12a
Standard Test Method for
Column Percolation Extraction of Mine Rock by the
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Meteoric Water Mobility Procedure
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2242; 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.
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εNOTE—Reference to Test Method E389 was added editorially in July 2012.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method provides a procedure for the column percolation extraction of mine rock in order to determine the potential
for dissolution and mobility of certain constituents by meteoric water.
1.2 This test method is intended to describe the procedure for performing column percolation extractions only. It does not
describe all types of sampling and analytical requirements that may be associated with its application.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.4 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:
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D1293 Test Methods for pH of Water
D6234 Test Method for Shake Extraction of Mining Waste by the Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure
D7237 Test Method for Free Cyanide with Flow Injection Analysis (FIA) Utilizing Gas Diffusion Separation and Amperometric
Detection
E50 Practices for Apparatus, Reagents, and Safety Considerations for Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
E135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
E389 Test Method for Particle Size or Screen Analysis at No. 4 (4.75-mm) Sieve and Coarser for Metal-Bearing Ores and
Related Materials
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
E877 Practice for Sampling and Sample Preparation of Iron Ores and Related Materials for Determination of Chemical
Composition
E882 Guide for Accountability and Quality Control in the Chemical Analysis Laboratory
E1601 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
2.2 Other References:
Meteoric Water Mobility Procedure, Bureau of Mining Regulation and Reclamation, Nevada Division of Environmental
Protection, 9/19/90
Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 18th edition, APHA/AWWA/WEF, 1992
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method, see Terminology E135.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E01 on Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee E01.02 on Ores, Concentrates, and Related Metallurgical Materials.
Current edition approved June 1, 2012Dec. 1, 2012. Published July 2012January 2013. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 20072012 as
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E2242 – 07.E2242 – 12 . DOI: 10.1520/E2242-12.10.1520/E2242-12A.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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3.1.2 meteoric water—rainfall that has the potential to contact materials and mobilize soluble constituents from mine rock at
a mining or mineral processing site.
3.1.3 mine rock—ore, waste rock or overburden excavated in order to recover metals or minerals during mining operations or
coarse processed ore such as heap leach spoils.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 The test material is placed in a plastic column and contacted with an equal weight of water during a 24 h leaching period.
The extract is collected and preserved for analysis of inorganic constituents.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This test method is intended as a means for obtaining an extract from mine rock samples. The extract may be used to
estimate the final pH and release of certain constituents of the test sample un
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