ASTM D5673-10

Standard Test Method for Elements in Water by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The test method is useful for the determination of element concentrations in many natural waters and wastewaters. It has the capability for the determination of up to 20 elements. High analysis sensitivity can be achieved for some elements that are difficult to determine by other techniques.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of dissolved elements in ground water, surface water, and drinking water. It may also be used for the determination of total-recoverable elements in these waters as well as wastewater.  
1.2 This test method should be used by analysts experienced in the use of inductively coupled plasmamass spectrometry (ICP-MS), the interpretation of spectral and matrix interferences and procedures for their correction.
1.3 It is the user's responsibility to ensure the validity of the test method for waters of untested matrices.
1.4 Table 1 lists elements for which the test method applies, with recommended masses and typical estimated instrumental detection limits using conventional pneumatic nebulization. Actual working detection limits are sample dependent and, as the sample matrix varies, these detection limits may also vary. In time, other elements may be added as more information becomes available and as required.
1.4.1 This method covers the analysis of mine dewatering groundwater and wastewater effluent in the range of 2–120 μg/L dissolved antimony and 3–200 μg/L dissolved arsenic.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.6 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-2010
• ICS: 13.060.50 - Examination of water for chemical substances
• Technical Committee: D19 - Water
• Drafting Committee: D19.05 - Inorganic Constituents in Water

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D5673-05 - Standard Test Method for Elements in Water by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2010
• Replaced By: ASTM D5673-15 - Standard Test Method for Elements in Water by Inductively Coupled Plasma—Mass Spectrometry
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D1688-17 - Standard Test Methods for Copper in Water
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D4382-18 - Standard Test Method for Barium in Water, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry, Graphite Furnace
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2010
• Referred By: ASTM E2941-21 - Standard Practices for Extraction of Elements from Ores and Related Metallurgical Materials by Acid Digestion
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D3557-17 - Standard Test Methods for Cadmium in Water
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D8006-16 - Standard Guide for Sampling and Analysis of Residential and Commercial Water Supply Wells in Areas of Exploration and Production (E&P) Operations
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D3559-15 - Standard Test Methods for Lead in Water
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1875-18 - Standard Practice for Determination of Major and Minor Elements in Aqueous Pore Solutions of Cementitious Pastes by Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES)
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D4309-18 - Standard Practice for Sample Digestion Using Closed Vessel Microwave Heating Technique for the Determination of Total Metals in Water
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D5811-20 - Standard Test Method for Strontium-90 in Water
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D6800-18 - Standard Practice for Preparation of Water Samples Using Reductive Precipitation Preconcentration Technique for ICP-MS Analysis of Trace Metals
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D3558-15 - Standard Test Methods for Cobalt in Water
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D7100-11(2020) - Standard Test Method for Hydraulic Conductivity Compatibility Testing of Soils with Aqueous Solutions
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D1687-17 - Standard Test Methods for Chromium in Water
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D5673 − 10
StandardTest Method for
Elements in Water by Inductively Coupled Plasma—Mass
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Spectrometry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5673; 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* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of dissolved 2.1 ASTM Standards:
elements in ground water, surface water, and drinking water. It D1066Practice for Sampling Steam
may also be used for the determination of total-recoverable D1129Terminology Relating to Water
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elements in these waters as well as wastewater. D1193Specification for Reagent Water
D2777Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias of
1.2 Thistestmethodshouldbeusedbyanalystsexperienced
Applicable Test Methods of Committee D19 on Water
in the use of inductively coupled plasma—mass spectrometry
D3370Practices for Sampling Water from Closed Conduits
(ICP-MS), the interpretation of spectral and matrix interfer-
D5810Guide for Spiking into Aqueous Samples
ences and procedures for their correction.
D5847Practice for Writing Quality Control Specifications
1.3 Itistheuser’sresponsibilitytoensurethevalidityofthe
for Standard Test Methods for Water Analysis
test method for waters of untested matrices.
E691Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
1.4 Table1listselementsforwhichthetestmethodapplies, Determine the Precision of a Test Method
E1601Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
with recommended masses and typical estimated instrumental
detection limits using conventional pneumatic nebulization. Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
E1763Guide for Interpretation and Use of Results from
Actual working detection limits are sample dependent and, as
the sample matrix varies, these detection limits may also vary. Interlaboratory Testing of Chemical Analysis Methods
In time, other elements may be added as more information
3. Terminology
becomes available and as required.
1.4.1 This method covers the analysis of mine dewatering
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other terms used in this
groundwater and wastewater effluent in the range of 2–120
test method, refer to Terminology D1129.
µg/L dissolved antimony and 3–200 µg/L dissolved arsenic.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3.2.1 calibration blank, n—a volume of water containing
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
the same acid matrix as the calibration standards (see 11.1).
standard.
3.2.2 calibration standards, n—a series of known standard
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
solutions used by the analyst for calibration of the instrument
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
(that is, preparation of the analytical curve) (see Section 11).
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.3 calibration stock solution, n—a solution prepared
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
from the stock standard solution(s) to verify the instrument
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
response with respect to analyte concentration.
3.2.4 dissolved, n—those elements that will pass through a
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D19 on Water
0.45-µm membrane filter.
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D19.05 on Inorganic Constituents
in Water.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2010. Published September 2010. Originally
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approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D5673–05. DOI: For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
10.1520/D5673-10. contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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EPATest Method: Determination of Trace Elements in Waters and Wastes by Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Inductively Coupled Plasma—Mass Spectrometry, Method200.8. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Recommended Analytical Mass and Estimated
3.2.12 total-recoverable,n—atermrelatingtoformsofeach
Instrument Detection Limits
elementthataredeterminablebythedigestionmethodincluded
Recommended Estimated Instrument
in this procedure (see 12.2).
Element
A
Analytical Mass Detection Limit, µg/L
3.2.13 tuning solution, n—a solution that is used to deter-
Aluminum 27 0.
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Designation:D5673–05 Designation:D5673–10
Standard Test Method for
Elements in Water by Inductively Coupled Plasma—Mass
1
Spectrometry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5673; 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*
1.1 This test method covers the determination of dissolved elements in ground water, surface water, and drinking water. It may
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also be used for the determination of total-recoverable elements in these waters as well as wastewater.
1.2 This test method should be used by analysts experienced in the use of inductively coupled plasma—mass spectrometry
(ICP-MS), the interpretation of spectral and matrix interferences and procedures for their correction.
1.3 It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the validity of the test method for waters of untested matrices.
1.4 Table 1 lists elements for which the test method applies, with recommended masses and typical estimated instrumental
detection limits using conventional pneumatic nebulization. Actual working detection limits are sample dependent and, as the
sample matrix varies, these detection limits may also vary. In time, other elements may be added as more information becomes
available and as required.
1.4.1This method covers the analysis of mine dewatering groundwater and wastewater effluent in the range of 2–120 µg/L
dissolved antimony and 3–200 µg/L dissolved arsenic.
1.5
1.4.1 This method covers the analysis of mine dewatering groundwater and wastewater effluent in the range of 2–120 µg/L
dissolved antimony and 3–200 µg/L dissolved arsenic.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.6 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1066 Practice for Sampling Steam
D1129 Terminology Relating to Water D1192Guide for Equipment for Sampling Water and Steam in Closed Conduits
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D2777 Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias of Applicable Test Methods of Committee D19 on Water
D3370 Practices for Sampling Water from Closed Conduits
D5810 Guide for Spiking into Aqueous Samples
D5847 Practice for Writing Quality Control Specifications for Standard Test Methods for Water Analysis
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
E1601 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
E1763 Guide for Interpretation and Use of Results from Interlaboratory Testing of Chemical Analysis Methods
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other terms used in this test method, refer to Terminology D1129.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 calibration blankcalibrationblank, n—avolumeofwatercontainingthesameacidmatrixasthecalibrationstandards(see
11.1).
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD19onWaterandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD19.05onInorganicConstituentsinWater.
Current edition approved JulyAug. 1, 2005.2010. Published July 2005.September 2010. Originally approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 20032005 as
D5673–03.D5673–05. DOI: 10.1520/D5673-105.
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EPATest Method: Determination of Trace Elements in Waters and Wastes by Inductively Coupled Plasma—Mass Spectrometry, Method200.8.
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ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,[e-mail] Annual Book ofASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*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.
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TABLE 1 Recommended Analytical Mass and Estimated
Instrument Detection Limits
Recommended Estimated Instrument
Element
A
Analytical Mass Detection Limit, µg/L
Aluminum 27 0.05
Antimony 121 0.08
Arsenic 75 0.9
Barium 137 0.5
Beryllium 9 0
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