ASTM D5839-96(2006)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Trace Element Analysis of Hazardous Waste Fuel by Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry (Withdrawn 2015)
Standard Test Method for Trace Element Analysis of Hazardous Waste Fuel by Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry (Withdrawn 2015)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The analysis of trace elements is often a regulatory and process specific requirement for facilities utilizing LHWF. With proper instrument standardization, set-up, and quality control, this test method provides the user an accurate, rapid, nondestructive method for trace element determinations.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method applies to the determination of trace element concentrations by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometry in typical liquid hazardous waste fuels (LHWF) used by industrial furnaces.
1.2 This test method has been used successfully on numerous samples of LHWF that are mixtures of solvents, oils, paints, and pigments for the determination of the following elements: Ag, As, Ba, Cd, Cr, Hg, Ni, Pb, Sb, Se, and Tl.
1.3 This test method also may be applicable to elements not listed above and to the analysis of trace metals in organic liquids other than those used as LHWF.
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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method applied to the determination of trace element concentrations by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometry in typical liquid hazardous waste fuels (LHWF) used by industrial furnaces.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D34 on Waste Management, this test method was withdrawn in January 2015 in accordance with section 10.5.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.
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Designation: D5839 − 96(Reapproved 2006)
Standard Test Method for
Trace Element Analysis of Hazardous Waste Fuel by
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Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5839; 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 Graphite powder is blended with the evaporated sample until a
homogeneous paste is produced and the sample weight is
1.1 This test method applies to the determination of trace
recorded. The blended sample is inserted in a disposable
element concentrations by energy-dispersive X-ray fluores-
sample cup and placed in the X-ray spectrometer for analysis.
cence(EDXRF)spectrometryintypicalliquidhazardouswaste
fuels (LHWF) used by industrial furnaces.
3.2 TheKSpectralX-rayemissionlinesareusedforAg,As,
Ba, Cd, Cr, Ni, Sb, and Se.
1.2 This test method has been used successfully on numer-
ous samples of LHWF that are mixtures of solvents, oils,
3.3 The Lspectral X-ray emission lines are used for Hg, Pb,
paints, and pigments for the determination of the following
and Tl.
elements: Ag, As, Ba, Cd, Cr, Hg, Ni, Pb, Sb, Se, and Tl.
1.3 This test method also may be applicable to elements not 4. Significance and Use
listed above and to the analysis of trace metals in organic
4.1 The analysis of trace elements is often a regulatory and
liquids other than those used as LHWF.
process specific requirement for facilities utilizing LHWF.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
With proper instrument standardization, set-up, and quality
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
control, this test method provides the user an accurate, rapid,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
nondestructive method for trace element determinations.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5. Interferences
2. Referenced Documents 5.1 Spectral Overlaps:
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5.1.1 Samples containing a mixture of elements often ex-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
hibit X-ray emission line overlap. Modern Si (Li) detectors
C982 Guide for Selecting Components for Energy-
generally provide adequate resolution to minimize the effects
Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Systems (With-
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of spectrum overlaps on the analytical results of the LHWF. In
drawn 2008)
those cases where direct emission line overlap exists, spectral
3. Summary of Test Method deconvolution methods extract corrected analyte emission line
intensities. Table 1 lists the significant line overlaps observed
3.1 A weighed portion of the sample is transferred to a
for the elements analyzed in LHWF. Follow the EDXRF
porcelain evaporating dish and placed on a hot plate. The
manufacturer’s recommendations concerning spectral decon-
sample is heated for 15 to 30 min at a temperature not
volution of the emission lines.
exceeding 105°C to evaporate highly volatile components.The
dish is removed from the hot plate and allowed to cool.
NOTE1—NotallpossibleinterferencesarelistedinTable1.TheLHWF
samples to be analyzed may have other emission line interferences not
mentioned. Consult the manufacturer’s recommendations for optimum
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D34 on Waste
deconvolution methods.
Management and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D34.01.06 on
5.2 Matrix Interferences:
Analytical Methods.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2006. Published March 2006. Originally
5.2.1 Large concentration variations of metal or matrix
approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D5839 - 96(2001)
components, or both, in LHWF samples can result in non-
DOI: 10.1520/D5839-96R06.
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linear metal X-ray intensity response at increasing metal
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
concentrations. Untreated matrix interactions may have a
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
deleterious effect on metal determination accuracy. Matrix
the ASTM website.
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interactions, if exhibited by the LHWF samples, must be
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. accounted for by method calibration.
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TABLE 1 Common Emission Line Spectral Interferences for NOTE 2—The user should select a thin-film support that provides for
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