ASTM D3861-91(2003)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Quantity of Water-Extractable Matter in Membrane Filters
Standard Test Method for Quantity of Water-Extractable Matter in Membrane Filters
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The presence of water-soluble extractables in membrane filters can create errors in test procedures employing membrane filters. However, these errors can be eliminated or significantly reduced if the quantity of water-soluble extractables of the specific membrane is previously determined. Certain membrane filter uses require specifications of maximum water-soluble extractable levels. This test method is intended to be a rapid test to determine the loss of water-soluble compounds such as plasticizers or wetting agents from filtration membranes. This test method is not designed to predetermine the performance of a filter, but is significant in determining the percent extractables of membranes from different sources and lot variations from a single source.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the gravimetric determination of the water-extractable material present in membrane filters and is applicable over the complete concentration range of extractables.
1.2 The analyst should be aware that adequate collaborative data for precision and bias statements as required by Practice D 2777 is not provided. See Section 11 for details.
1.3 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:D3861–91 (Reapproved 2003)
Standard Test Method for
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Quantity of Water-Extractable Matter in Membrane Filters
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3861; 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 5. Significance and Use
1.1 This test method covers the gravimetric determination 5.1 Thepresenceofwater-solubleextractablesinmembrane
of the water-extractable material present in membrane filters filterscancreateerrorsintestproceduresemployingmembrane
and is applicable over the complete concentration range of filters. However, these errors can be eliminated or significantly
extractables. reduced if the quantity of water-soluble extractables of the
1.2 The analyst should be aware that adequate collaborative specific membrane is previously determined. Certain mem-
data for precision and bias statements as required by Practice brane filter uses require specifications of maximum water-
D2777 is not provided. See Section 11 for details. soluble extractable levels. This test method is intended to be a
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the rapid test to determine the loss of water-soluble compounds
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the such as plasticizers or wetting agents from filtration mem-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- branes. This test method is not designed to predetermine the
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- performance of a filter, but is significant in determining the
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. percent extractables of membranes from different sources and
lot variations from a single source.
2. Referenced Documents
2 6. Apparatus
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1129 Terminology Relating to Water 6.1 Beaker, borosilicate glass, 300-mL capacity.
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water 6.2 Forceps, stainless steel, unserrated tips.
D2777 Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias of 6.3 Desiccator.
Applicable Test Methods of Committee D19 on Water 6.4 Drying Oven, with thermostatic control.
6.5 Analytical Balance, sensitivity 0.01 mg.
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3. Terminology
6.6 a-Emitting Polonium Source (to discharge static
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test
charge in balance).
method, refer to Terminology D1129. 6.7 Humidity-Controlled Room or Hood, for balance.
6.8 Evaporating Dishes, glass, having sides or other means
4. Summary of Test Method
to keep test filters on the dish while drying.
4.1 The quantity of water-soluble extractables present in
7. Reagents and Materials
membrane filters is determined by immersing the preweighed
membraneinboilingreagentgradewaterforanextendedtime, 7.1 Purity of Water— Unless otherwise indicated, refer-
then drying and reweighing the membrane. A control mem-
ences to water shall be understood to mean Type III reagent
brane is employed to eliminate weighing errors caused by
water conforming to Specification D1193.
balance changes or changing moisture content of the mem- 7.2 Membrane Filters, 47-mm diameter (same type as those
brane in the weighing procedures. Weight changes of the
under test).
control membrane are applied as a correction factor to the
8. Preparation of Apparatus and Materials
weight change of the test membrane filters.
8.1 Preparation of Samples and Apparatus:
8.1.1 Select 47-mm diameter sample (Note 1) membrane
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D19 on Water
filters for the test, and label with water-resistant ink.
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D19.08 on Membranes and Ion
Exchange Materials.
NOTE 1—Square or rectangular membrane of equivalent area (17.4 cm
Current edition approved June 15, 1991. Published December 1991. Originally
2) may be used.
approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 1991 as D3861–91. DOI:
10.1520/D3861-91R03.
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D3861–91 (2003)
8.1.2 To provide a “control filter,” select and label one 10.2.1 If the weight change of the control filter exceeds 2
additional 47-mm membrane filter of the same type as those mg, the test s
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