ASTM D3087-17

Standard Test Method for Operating Performance of Anion-Exchange Materials for Strong Acid Removal

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method can be used for evaluating performance of commercially available anion-exchange materials regardless of the basic strength of the ion exchange groups. When previous operating history is known, a good interpretation of resin fouling or malfunction can be obtained by comparison against a reference sample of unused ion-exchange material evaluated in the same way.  
5.2 While resistivity has been chosen as the preferred analytical method for defining the exhaustion end point, with titration as the alternative, it is understood that observation of pH during rinse and the service run can yield useful information. The variations in pH observed with an ion exchange material suspected of having degraded, can be helpful in interpretation of performance when compared with similar data for a reference sample of unused material exhausted in the same way.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the operating capacity of anion-exchange materials when used for the removal of hydrochloric and sulfuric acid from water. It is designed to simulate operating conditions for strong acid removal and is intended for use in testing both new and used materials.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information only.  
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.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-May-2017
• ICS: 71.100.40 - Surface active agents
• Technical Committee: D19 - Water
• Drafting Committee: D19.08 - Membranes and Ion Exchange Materials

Relations

• Refers: ASTM D2687-95(2016) - Standard Practices for Sampling Particulate Ion-Exchange Materials
• Effective Date: 15-May-2016
• Referred By: ASTM D5217-17 - Standard Guide for Detection of Fouling and Degradation of Particulate Ion Exchange Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2017

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D3087 − 17
Standard Test Method for
Operating Performance of Anion-Exchange Materials for
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Strong Acid Removal
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3087; 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 D5391 Test Method for Electrical Conductivity and Resis-
tivity of a Flowing High Purity Water Sample
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the oper-
ating capacity of anion-exchange materials when used for the
3. Terminology
removal of hydrochloric and sulfuric acid from water. It is
3.1 Definitions:
designed to simulate operating conditions for strong acid
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this standard, refer to
removal and is intended for use in testing both new and used
Terminology D1129.
materials.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
4. Summary of Test Method
standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for
4.1 The test method consists of repeated cycles of
information only.
backwash, base regeneration, rinse, and exhaustion of the
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
sample in the form of a bed in a transparent column. The
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
exhaustion medium used is an ion-exchange test water.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5. Significance and Use
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1 Thistestmethodcanbeusedforevaluatingperformance
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
of commercially available anion-exchange materials regardless
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
of the basic strength of the ion exchange groups. When
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
previous operating history is known, a good interpretation of
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
resin fouling or malfunction can be obtained by comparison
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
against a reference sample of unused ion-exchange material
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
evaluated in the same way.
2. Referenced Documents
5.2 While resistivity has been chosen as the preferred
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analytical method for defining the exhaustion end point, with
2.1 ASTM Standards:
titration as the alternative, it is understood that observation of
D1067 Test Methods for Acidity or Alkalinity of Water
pH during rinse and the service run can yield useful informa-
D1125 Test Methods for Electrical Conductivity and Resis-
tion. The variations in pH observed with an ion exchange
tivity of Water
material suspected of having degraded, can be helpful in
D1129 Terminology Relating to Water
interpretationofperformancewhencomparedwithsimilardata
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
for a reference sample of unused material exhausted in the
D2687 PracticesforSamplingParticulateIon-ExchangeMa-
same way.
terials
6. Apparatus
6.1 Test Assembly (see Fig. 1), consisting of the following:
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D19 on Water
6.1.1 Column, transparent, vertically supported, 25.4 6
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D19.08 on Membranes and Ion
2.5-mm (1.0 6 0.1-in.) inside diameter and approximately 1.5
Exchange Materials.
m (60 in.) long. The bottom of the column shall be closed and
Current edition approved June 1, 2017. Published June 2017. Originally
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provided with an outlet of approximately 6-mm ( ⁄4-in.) inside
approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D3087 – 91 (2009).
DOI: 10.1520/D3087-17.
diameter. Connections shall be provided at the top and bottom
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
for the admission and removal of the solutions described in
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Section 7. Adequate means for measuring and regulating the
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. flow shall also be provided. The column shall be calibrated in
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D3087 − 17
7.2 Purity of Water—Unless otherwise indicated, references
to water shall be understood to mean reagent water conforming
to Spec
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Designation: D3087 − 91 (Reapproved 2009) D3087 − 17
Standard Test Method for
Operating Performance of Anion-Exchange Materials for
1
Strong Acid Removal
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3087; 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 the operating capacity of anion-exchange materials when used for the removal
of hydrochloric and sulfuric acid from water. It is designed to simulate operating conditions for strong acid removal and is intended
for use in testing both new and used materials.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for
information only.
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.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1067 Test Methods for Acidity or Alkalinity of Water
D1125 Test Methods for Electrical Conductivity and Resistivity of Water
D1129 Terminology Relating to Water
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D2687 Practices for Sampling Particulate Ion-Exchange Materials
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D19 on Water and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D19.08 on Membranes and Ion Exchange
Materials.
Current edition approved May 1, 2009June 1, 2017. Published June 2009June 2017. Originally approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 20042009 as
D3087 – 91 (2004).(2009). DOI: 10.1520/D3087-91R09.10.1520/D3087-17.
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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.
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D3087 − 17
D5391 Test Method for Electrical Conductivity and Resistivity of a Flowing High Purity Water Sample
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions: For definitions of terms used in this test method, refer to Terminology D1129.
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this standard, refer to Terminology D1129.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 The test method consists of repeated cycles of backwash, base regeneration, rinse, and exhaustion of the sample in the form
of a bed in a transparent column. The exhaustion medium used is an ion-exchange test water.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This test method can be used for evaluating performance of commercially available anion-exchange materials regardless of
the basic strength of the ion exchange groups. When previous operating history is known, a good interpretation of resin fouling
or malfunction can be obtained by comparison against a reference sample of unused ion-exchange material evaluated in the same
way.
5.2 While resistivity has been chosen as the preferred analytical method for defining the exhaustion end point, with titration as
the alternative, it is understood that observation of pH during rinse and the service run can yield useful information. The variations
in pH observed with an ion exchange material suspected of having degraded, can be helpful in interpretation of performance when
compared with similar data for a reference sample of unused material exhausted in the same way.
6. Apparatus
6.1 Test Assembly (see Fig. 1), consisting of the following:
6.1.1 Column, transparent, vertically supported, 25.4 6 2.5-mm (1.0 6 0.1-in.) inside diameter and approximately 1.5 m (60
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in.) long. The bottom of the column shall be closed and provided with an outlet of approximately 6-mm ( ⁄4-in.) inside diameter.
Connections shall be provided at the top and bottom for the admission
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