ASTM D5284-09(2023)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Sequential Batch Extraction of Waste with Acidic Extraction Fluid
Standard Test Method for Sequential Batch Extraction of Waste with Acidic Extraction Fluid
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method is intended as a means for obtaining sequential extracts of a waste. The extracts may be used to estimate the release of certain constituents of the waste under the laboratory conditions described in this test method.
4.2 The pH of the extraction fluid used in this test method is to reflect the pH of acidic precipitation in the geographic region in which the waste being tested is to be disposed.
Note 1: Possible sources of information concerning the pH of precipitation in the geographic region of interest include state and federal environmental agencies, state universities, libraries, etc.
Note 2: For sequential batch extraction of waste using a nonacidic extraction fluid, see Test Method D4793.
4.3 An intent of this test method is for the final pH of each of the extracts to reflect the interaction of the extractant with the buffering capacity of the waste.
4.4 This test method is not intended to provide extracts that are representative of the actual leachate produced from a waste in the field or to produce extracts to be used as the sole basis of engineering design.
4.5 This test method has not been demonstrated to simulate actual disposal site leaching conditions.
4.6 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 storage and handling to avoid possible contamination of the samples.
4.7 This test method has been tested to determine its applicability to certain inorganic components in the waste. This test method has not been tested for applicability to organic substances, volatile matter (see Note 5), or biologically active samples.
4.8 The agitation technique, rate, liquid-to-solid ratio, and filtration conditions specified in the procedure may not be suitable for extracting all types of wastes (see Sections 7 and 8 and Appendix X1).
SCOPE
1.1 This test method provides a procedure for the sequential leaching of a waste containing at least 5 % dry solids in order to generate solutions to be used to determine the constituents leached under the specified testing conditions.
1.2 This test method calls for the shaking of a known weight of waste with acidic extraction fluid of a specified composition as well as the separation of the liquid phase for analysis. The pH of the extraction fluid is to reflect the pH of acidic precipitation in the geographic region in which the waste being tested is to be disposed. The procedure is conducted ten times in sequence on the same sample of waste, and it generates ten solutions.
1.3 This test method is intended to describe the procedure for performing sequential batch extractions only. It does not describe all types of sampling and analytical requirements that may be associated with its application.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 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.
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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: D5284 − 09 (Reapproved 2023)
Standard Test Method for
Sequential Batch Extraction of Waste with Acidic Extraction
Fluid
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5284; 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 2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This test method provides a procedure for the sequential
D75/D75M Practice for Sampling Aggregates
leaching of a waste containing at least 5 % dry solids in order
D420 Guide for Site Characterization for Engineering De-
to generate solutions to be used to determine the constituents
sign and Construction Purposes
leached under the specified testing conditions.
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
1.2 This test method calls for the shaking of a known weight
Fluids
of waste with acidic extraction fluid of a specified composition
D1129 Terminology Relating to Water
as well as the separation of the liquid phase for analysis. The
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
pH of the extraction fluid is to reflect the pH of acidic
D2234/D2234M Practice for Collection of a Gross Sample
precipitation in the geographic region in which the waste being
of Coal
tested is to be disposed. The procedure is conducted ten times
D2777 Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias of
in sequence on the same sample of waste, and it generates ten
Applicable Test Methods of Committee D19 on Water
solutions.
D3370 Practices for Sampling Water from Flowing Process
Streams
1.3 This test method is intended to describe the procedure
D4793 Test Method for Sequential Batch Extraction of
for performing sequential batch extractions only. It does not
Waste with Water
describe all types of sampling and analytical requirements that
may be associated with its application.
3. Terminology
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
method, see Terminology D1129.
standard.
3.2 Symbols—Variables listed in this test method are defined
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
in the individual sections in which they are discussed. A list of
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
the defined variables is also provided in Section 11.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4. Significance and Use
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1 This test method is intended as a means for obtaining
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
sequential extracts of a waste. The extracts may be used to
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
estimate the release of certain constituents of the waste under
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
the laboratory conditions described in this test method.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.2 The pH of the extraction fluid used in this test method is
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
to reflect the pH of acidic precipitation in the geographic region
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
in which the waste being tested is to be disposed.
NOTE 1—Possible sources of information concerning the pH of precipi-
tation in the geographic region of interest include state and federal
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D34 on Waste
Management and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D34.01.04 on Waste
Leaching Techniques. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2023. Published November 2023. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D5284 – 09 (2017). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/D5284-09R23. the ASTM website.
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environmental agencies, state universities, libraries, etc.
5.14 Carboy-Type Container, with spigot, 20 to 50 L
capacity, of a composition suitable to the nature of the analyses
NOTE 2—For sequential batch extraction of waste using a nonacidic
to be performed (see Practices D3370).
extraction fluid, see Test Method D4793.
5.15 Large Glass Funnel.
4.3 An intent of this test method is for the final pH of each
5.16 Crucibles, porcelain, 20 mL capacity each, two per
of the extracts to reflect the interaction of the extractant with
the buffering capacity of the waste. waste.
5.17 Analytical Balance, capable of weighing to 0.1 mg.
4.4 This test method is not intended to provide extracts that
are representative of the actual leachate produced from a waste
5.18 Wash Bottle, 500 mL capacity.
in the field or to produce extracts to be used as the sole basis
5.19 Agitation Equipment, of any type that rotates the
of engineering design.
extraction vessel in an end-over-end fashion at a rate of 0.5 6
4.5 This test method has not been demonstrated to simulate
0.03 Hz such that the axis of rotation is horizontal and it passes
actual disposal site leaching conditions.
through the center of the bottle (see Fig. 1 and Appendix X1).
4.6 This test method produces extracts that are amenable to
NOTE 3—Similar devices having a different axial arrangement may be
the determination of both major and minor (trace) constituents.
used if equivalency can be demonstrated.
When minor constituents are being determined, it is especially
5.20 Pressure Filtration Assembly—A pressure filtration
important that precautions be taken in sample storage and
device of a composition suitable to the nature of the analyses
handling to avoid possible contamination of the samples.
to be performed and equipped with a 0.45 or 0.8 μm pore size
filter (see Note 8).
4.7 This test method has been tested to determine its
applicability to certain inorganic components in the waste. This
5.21 Extraction Vessels, cylindrical, wide mouth, of a com-
test method has not been tested for applicability to organic
position suitable to the nature of the waste and analyses to be
substances, volatile matter (see Note 5), or biologically active
performed, constructed of materials that will not allow sorption
samples.
of the constituents of interest, and sturdy enough to withstand
the impact of the falling sample fragments. The size of the
4.8 The agitation technique, rate, liquid-to-solid ratio, and
container should be selected so that the sample plus extraction
filtration conditions specified in the procedure may not be
fluid occupy approximately 95 % of the container. The con-
suitable for extracting all types of wastes (see Sections 7 and 8
tainers must have watertight closures. Containers for samples
and Appendix X1).
in which gases may be released should be provided with
venting mechanisms.
5. Apparatus
NOTE 4—Suitable container sizes range from 10 to 11 cm in diameter
5.1 Straightedge, such as a thin-edged yardstick.
and 22 to 33 cm in height.
5.2 Impermeable Sheet, of glazed paper, oil cloth, or other
flexible material of a composition suitable to the analytes of NOTE 5—Venting the container has the potential to affect the concen-
tration of volatile compounds in the extracts.
interest.
5.21.1 Extraction vessels should be cleaned in a manner
5.3 Drying Pans or Dishes (for example, aluminum tins,
consistent with the analyses to be performed (see Section 13 of
porcelain dishes, glass weighing pans), two per waste, suitable
Practices D3370).
to the waste being tested and the instructions given in 9.2.
5.4 Drying Oven—Any thermostatically controlled drying
6. Reagents
oven capable of maintaining a steady temperature of 62 °C in
6.1 Purity of Reagents—Reagent grade chemicals shall be
a range of 100 to 110 °C.
used in all tests. Unless otherwise indicated, it is intended that
5.5 Desiccator, having a capacity to hold the drying pans
all reagents shall conform to the specifications of the Commit-
described in 5.3 and the crucibles described in 5.16.
tee on Analytical Reagents of the American Chemical Society,
where such specifications are available. Other grades may be
5.6 Laboratory Balance, capable of weighing to 0.1 g.
used, provided it is first ascertained that the reagent is of
5.7 Erlenmeyer Flask, 2 L capacity, equipped with a mag-
sufficiently high purity to permit its use without lessening the
netic stir bar.
accuracy of the determination.
5.8 Magnetic Stir Plate.
6.2 Purity of Water—Unless otherwise indicated, references
to water shall be understood to mean Type IV reagent water at
5.9 Graduated Cylinder, 1 or 2 L capacity.
18 to 27 °C conforming to Specification D1193. The method
5.10 Pipet, 1 mL capacity.
5.11 Volumetric Flask, 1 L capacity.
Reagent Chemicals, American Chemical Society Specifications, American
5.12 Pipet, 10 mL capacity. (Various other sized pipets,
Chemical Society, Washington, DC. For suggestions on the testing of reagents not
including micropipets, may be necessary for 9.3.2.) listed by the American Chemical Society, see Analar Standards for Laboratory
Chemicals, BDH Ltd., Poole, Dorset, U.K., and the United States Pharmacopeia
5.13 pH Meter—Any pH meter with a readability of 0.01
and National Formulary, U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. (USPC), Rockville,
units and an accuracy of 60.05 units at 25 °C. MD.
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FIG. 1 Extractors
by which the water is prepared, that is, distillation, ion 7.4 It is important that the sample of the waste be represen-
exchange, reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, or a combination tative with respect to surface area, as variations in surface area
thereof, should remain constant throughout testing. would directly affect the leaching characteristics of the sample.
Waste samples should contain a representative distribution of
6.3 Sulfuric Acid/Nitric Acid Solution—A 60/40 weight
particle sizes.
percent (wt %) mixture prepared using 95 to 98 wt % sulfuric
acid and 69 to 71 wt % nitric acid. (See 9.3 for instructions on NOTE 6—Information on obtaining representative samples can also be
found in Pierre Gy’s Sampling Theory and Sampling Practice.
the preparation of this solution.)
7.5 In order to prevent sample contamination or constituent
7. Sampling loss prior to extraction, keep the samples in closed containers
appropriate to sample type and desired analysis. See Practices
7.1 Obtain a representative sample of the waste to be tested
D3370 for guidance. Record the storage conditions and han-
by using, where available, ASTM sampling methods developed
dling procedures in the report.
for the specific industry (see Practice D75/D75M, Guide D420,
7.6 The time between collection and extraction of the
Terminology D653, and Practice D2234/D2234M).
sample should be determined by the nature of the sample and
7.2 Sampling methodology for materials of similar physical
the information desired. See Practices D3370 for guidance.
form shall be used where no specific methods are available.
Report the length of time between sample collection and
7.3 The amount of sample to be sent to the laboratory
extraction.
should be sufficient to perform the solids content determination
as specified in 9.2, and to provide 100 g of sample on a dry
Pitard, F., Pierre Gy’s Sampling Theory and Sampling Practice, Vols I and II,
weight basis for each extraction. CRC Press, 1989.
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8. Sample Preparation 9.2.1 Dry to a constant weight, at 104 6 2 °C, two dishes or
pans of size suitable to the solid waste being tested. Cool in a
8.1 For free-flowing particulate solid wastes, obtain a
desiccator and weigh. Record the values to 60.1 g.
sample of the approximate size required in the test by quarter-
9.2.2 Place 50 g of the waste to be tested into each pan.
ing the sample (Section 7) received for testing on an imper-
Record the mass of sample in each pan to 60.1 g.
meable sheet of glazed paper, oil cloth, or other flexible
material having a composition suitable to the analytes of 9.2.3 Dry 16 to 20 h at 104 6 2 °C. Record the temperature
interest, as follows: and time of the drying period.
8.1.1 Empty the sample container into the center of the
9.2.4 Cool to room temperature in a desiccator and reweigh.
sheet.
Record the mass to 60.1 g.
8.1.2 Gently flatten the sample out with a suitable straight-
9.2.5 Repeat the steps given in 9.2.3 and 9.2.4 until constant
edge until it is spread uniformly to a depth at least twice the
container-sample masses are obtained. Discard the dried
maximum particle diameter.
samples following completion of this step.
8.1.3 Remix the sample by lifting a corner of the sheet and
9.2.6 Calculate the solids content of the sample from the
drawing it low across to the opposite corner in such a manner
data obtained in 9.2.1, 9.2.2, and 9.2.4 as follows:
that the material is made to roll over and over and does not
S 5 A/B (1)
merely slide along. Continue the operation with each corner,
proceeding in a clockwise direction. Repeat this operation ten
where:
times.
A = mass of sample after drying, g,
8.1.4 Lift all four corners of the sheet toward the center and,
B = original mass of sample, g, and
holding all four corners together, raise the entire sheet into the
S = solids content, g/g.
air to form a pocket for the sample.
Average the two values obtained. Record the solids content.
8.1.5 Repeat the procedure described in 8.1.2 to flatten the
sample out.
9.3 Preparation of Extraction Fluid—Prepare a 60/40 wt %
8.1.6 With a straightedge (such as a thin-edged yardstick) at mixture of sulfuric acid/nitric acid. Cautiously mix 60 g of
concentrated sulfuric acid with 40 g of concentrated nitric acid.
least as long as the flattened mound of sample, gently divide
the sample into quarters. Make an effort to avoid using pressure The preparation of this mixture should be performed in a
on the straightedge sufficient to cause damage to the particles. laboratory fume hood.
8.1.7 Discard the alternate quarters.
9.3.1 Using the 60/40 sulfuric acid/nitric acid mixture,
8.1.8 If further reduction of the sample size is necessary, prepare a second solution by diluting
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