ASTM E2036-24
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Nitrogen Trichloride in Liquid Chlorine by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Standard Test Method for Nitrogen Trichloride in Liquid Chlorine by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method was developed for the determination of nitrogen trichloride in samples of carbon tetrachloride liquid taken from the compressor suction chiller bottoms of chlorine production plants and other places in the plants that may collect and concentrate nitrogen trichloride to levels that could explode. The test method was then modified to measure the lower levels of nitrogen trichloride observed in product liquid chlorine. This test method is sensitive enough to measure the levels of nitrogen trichloride observed in the normal production of liquid chlorine.
4.2 This test method for nitrogen trichloride will require the dilution (100:1) of highly concentrated in-process samples to bring them within the working range of the analysis.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method uses high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to determine nitrogen trichloride levels in liquid chlorine at the 0.1 μg/g (ppm) to 600 μg/g (ppm) range. Solvent samples from chlorine production facilities containing very high concentrations of nitrogen trichloride may be analyzed by dilution with methanol.
1.2 Review the current safety data sheet (SDS) for detailed information concerning toxicity, first aid procedures, and safety precautions.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 The following applies for the purposes of determining the conformance of the test results using this test method to applicable specifications, results shall be rounded off in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E29.
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. Specific hazard statements are given in Section 8.
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.
General Information
Relations
Buy Standard
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: E2036 − 24
Standard Test Method for
Nitrogen Trichloride in Liquid Chlorine by High Performance
1
Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2036; 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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This test method uses high performance liquid chroma-
D6809 Guide for Quality Control and Quality Assurance
tography (HPLC) to determine nitrogen trichloride levels in
Procedures for Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Ma-
liquid chlorine at the 0.1 μg ⁄g (ppm) to 600 μg/g (ppm) range.
terials
Solvent samples from chlorine production facilities containing
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
very high concentrations of nitrogen trichloride may be ana-
Determine Conformance with Specifications
lyzed by dilution with methanol.
E180 Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM
1.2 Review the current safety data sheet (SDS) for detailed
Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial and Spe-
3
information concerning toxicity, first aid procedures, and safety cialty Chemicals (Withdrawn 2009)
precautions. E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
E806 Test Method for Carbon Tetrachloride and Chloroform
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
in Liquid Chlorine by Direct Injection (Gas Chromato-
standard.
graphic Procedure)
4
1.4 The following applies for the purposes of determining 2.2 Federal Standards:
the conformance of the test results using this test method to CFR 173 Title 49 Transportation; Shippers’ General Re-
applicable specifications, results shall be rounded off in accor- quirements for Shipments and Packaging, including Sec-
dance with the rounding-off method of Practice E29. tions:
173.304 Charging of Cylinders with Liquefied Compressed
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Gas
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
173.314 Requirements for Compressed Gases in Tank Cars
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
173.315 Compressed Gases in Cargo Tanks and Portable
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Tank Containers
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5
2.3 Other Document:
Specific hazard statements are given in Section 8.
Chlorine Institute Pamphlet No. 152 Safe Handling of Chlo-
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
rine Containing Nitrogen Trichloride
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3. Summary of Test Method
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1 Weighed samples of chlorine are delivered into a cooled
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
graduated centrifuge tube. One mL of cooled HPLC eluent is
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
added before the chlorine is allowed to evaporate. After the
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
1 3
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
Aromatic, Industrial, Specialty and Related Chemicals and is the direct responsi- www.astm.org.
4
bility of Subcommittee D16.13 on Chlorine. Available from U.S. Government Publishing Office, 732 N. Capitol St., NW,
Current edition approved March 1, 2024. Published April 2024. Originally Washington, DC 20401-0001, http://www.gpo.gov.
5
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as E2036 – 15. DOI: Available from The Chlorine Institute (CI), 1300 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 525,
10.1520/E2036-24. Arlington, VA 22209, http://www.chlorineinstitute.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1
---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
E2036 − 24
chlorine has evaporated the remaining eluent is analyzed 7. Reagents
directly on the HPLC for nitrogen trichloride concentration.
7.1 Purity of Reagents—Unless o
...
This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: E2036 − 15 E2036 − 24
Standard Test Method for
Nitrogen Trichloride in Liquid Chlorine by High Performance
1
Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2036; 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 Scope*
1.1 This test method uses high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to determine nitrogen trichloride levels in liquid
chlorine at the 0.10.1 μg ⁄g (ppm) to 600 μg/g (ppm) range. Solvent samples from chlorine production facilities containing very
high concentrations of nitrogen trichloride may be analyzed by dilution with methanol.
1.2 Review the current safety data sheet (SDS) for detailed information concerning toxicity, first aid procedures, and safety
precautions.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 The following applies for the purposes of determining the conformance of the test results using this test method to applicable
specifications, results shall be rounded off in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E29.
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. Specific hazard statements are given in Section 8.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D6809 Guide for Quality Control and Quality Assurance Procedures for Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Materials
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E180 Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial and Specialty Chemicals
3
(Withdrawn 2009)
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
E806 Test Method for Carbon Tetrachloride and Chloroform in Liquid Chlorine by Direct Injection (Gas Chromatographic
Procedure)
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on Aromatic, Industrial, Specialty and Related Chemicals and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D16.13 on Chlorine.
Current edition approved June 1, 2015March 1, 2024. Published June 2015April 2024. Originally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 20072015 as
E2036E2036 – 15.– 07. DOI: 10.1520/E2036-15. DOI: 10.1520/E2036-24.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1
---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
E2036 − 24
4
2.2 Federal Standards:
CFR 173 Title 49 Transportation; Shippers’ General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging, including Sections:
173.304 Charging of Cylinders with Liquefied Compressed Gas
173.314 Requirements for Compressed Gases in Tank Cars
173.315 Compressed Gases in Cargo Tanks and Portable Tank Containers
5
2.3 Other Document:
Chlorine Institute Pamphlet No. 152 Safe Handling of Chlorine Containing Nitrogen Trichloride
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 Weighed samples of chlorine are delivered into a cooled graduated centrifuge tube. One mL of cooled HPLC eluent is added
before the chlorine is allowed to evaporate. After the chlorine has evaporated the remaining eluent is analyzed directly on the
HPLC for nitrogen trichloride concentration.
3.2 In-process solvent samples from chlorine production facility may be analyzed by dilution in methanol followed by direct
HP
...
Questions, Comments and Discussion
Ask us and Technical Secretary will try to provide an answer. You can facilitate discussion about the standard in here.