SIST EN ISO 15586:2003

Water quality - Determination of trace elements using atomic absorption spectrometry with graphite furnace (ISO 15586:2003)

This International Standard includes principles and procedures for the determination of trace levels of: Ag, Al,
As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Sb, Se, Tl, V, and Zn in surface water, ground water, drinking water,
wastewater and sediments, using atomic absorption spectrometry with electrothermal atomization in a
graphite furnace. The method is applicable to the determination of low concentrations of elements.
The detection limit of the method for each element depends on the sample matrix as well as of the instrument,
the type of atomizer and the use of chemical modifiers. For water samples with a simple matrix (i.e. low
concentration of dissolved solids and particles), the method detection limits will be close to instrument
detection limits. The minimum acceptable detection limit values for a 20-μl sample volume are given in Table 1.

Wasserbeschaffenheit - Bestimmung von Spurenelementen mittels Atomabsorptionsspektrometrie mit dem Graphitrohr-Verfahren (ISO 15586:2003)

Diese Internationale Norm enthält Grundlagen und Verfahrensweisen für die Bestimmung von: Ag, Al, As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Sb, Se, Tl, V und Zn in Oberflächenwasser, Grundwasser, Trinkwasser, Abwasser und Sedimenten durch Atomabsorptionsspektrometrie mit elektrothermischer Atomisierung im Graphitrohrofen. Das Verfahren ist anwendbar für die Bestimmung niedriger Element-Konzentrationen.
Die Nachweisgrenze des Verfahrens hängt für jedes Element von der Probenmatrix, dem Gerät, dem Zerstäubertyp und den Matrixmodifikationslösungen ab. Für Wasserproben mit sehr geringer Matrixbelastung (z. B. geringe Konzentration an gelösten Feststoffen und Partikeln) wird die Nachweisgrenze in der Nähe der instrumentellen Nachweisgrenze liegen. Die Tabelle 1 enthält Werte, die bei Verwendung eines Probenvolumens von 20 µl mindestens erreicht werden.

Qualité de l'eau - Dosage des oligo-éléments par spectrométrie d'absorption atomique en four graphite (ISO 15586:2003)

L'ISO 15586:2003 décrit des principes et des modes opératoires permettant de déterminer les très faibles teneurs en éléments Ag, Al, As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Sb, Se, TI, V et Zn présents à l'état de traces dans les eaux de surface, eaux souterraines, eaux potables, eaux usées et sédiments, par spectrométrie d'absorption atomique avec atomisation électrothermique en four graphite. Cette méthode est applicable au dosage des éléments en faible concentration.
Pour chaque élément, la limite de détection de la méthode dépend de la matrice de l'échantillon ainsi que de l'appareil, du type d'atomiseur et de l'emploi de modificateurs chimiques. Pour les échantillons d'eau à matrice simple (c'est-à-dire ayant une faible concentration en particules et substances solides dissoutes), les limites de détection de la méthode seront proches de celles de l'appareil. Les valeurs limites de détection acceptables sont spécifiées pour un volume d'échantillon de 20 microlitre.

Kakovost vode – Določevanje elementov v sledovih z atomsko absorpcijsko spektrometrijo z grafitno pečjo (ISO 15586:2003)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2003
• ICS: 13.060.50 - Examination of water for chemical substances
• Technical Committee: KAV - Water quality
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Due Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Completion Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Directive: 01/990 - Proposal for a EP and Council Decision establishing the list of priority substances in the field of water policy COM(2000)47 New version of 01/990: PE-CONS 3645/01 (2001-09-04) : PE and Council Decision on List of Priority Substances for WFD
• Directive: 2000/60/EC - Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (substitutes Directive Reference 01/991 - Common Position on WFD)
• Directive: TP018 - Pravilnik o monitoringu kakovosti površinske vode za življenje in rast morskih školjk in morskih polžev
• Directive: TP208 - Pravilnik o imisijskem monitoringu kakovosti površinske vode za življenje sladkovodnih vrst rib
• Ref Project: EN ISO 15586:2003 - Water quality - Determination of trace elements using atomic absorption spectrometry with graphite furnace (ISO 15586:2003)

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2003
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Water quality - Determination of trace elements using atomic absorption spectrometry
with graphite furnace (ISO 15586:2003)
Wasserbeschaffenheit - Bestimmung von Spurenelementen mittels
Atomabsorptionsspektrometrie mit dem Graphitrohr-Verfahren (ISO 15586:2003)
Qualité de l'eau - Dosage des oligo-éléments par spectrométrie d'absorption atomique
en four graphite (ISO 15586:2003)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 15586:2003
ICS:
13.060.50 3UHLVNDYDYRGHQDNHPLþQH Examination of water for
VQRYL chemical substances
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 15586
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2003
ICS 13.060.50
English version
Water quality - Determination of trace elements using atomic
absorption spectrometry with graphite furnace (ISO 15586:2003)
Qualité de l'eau - Dosage des oligo-éléments par Wasserbeschaffenheit - Bestimmung von
spectrométrie d'absorption atomique en four graphite (ISO Spurenelementen mittels Atomabsorptionsspektrometrie
15586:2003) mit dem Graphitrohr-Verfahren (ISO 15586:2003)
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CORRECTED  2003-12-03
Foreword
This document (EN ISO 15586:2003) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 147
"Water quality" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 230 "Water analysis", the
secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of
an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2004, and conflicting national
standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by April 2004.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of
the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 15586:2003 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 15586:2003 without any
modifications.
NOTE: Normative references to International Standards are listed in annex ZA (normative).
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their relevant European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of
any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by
amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to
applies (including amendments).
NOTE Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated
by (mod.), the relevant EN/HD applies.
Publication Year Title EN Year
ISO 3696 1987 Water for analytical and laboratory EN ISO 3696 1995
use — Specification and test methods
ISO 5667-1 1980 Water quality — Sampling — Part 1: EN 25667-1 1993
Guidance on the design of sampling
programs
ISO 5667-2 1991 Water quality — Sampling — Part 2: EN 25667-2 1993
Guidance on sampling techniques
ISO 5667-3 1994 Water quality — Sampling — Part 3: EN ISO 5667-3 1995
Guidance on the preservation and
handling of samples
ISO 15587-1 2002 Water quality - Digestion for the EN ISO 15587-1 2002
determination of selected elements in
water - Part 1: Aqua regia digestion
ISO 15587-2 2002 Water quality - Digestion for the EN ISO 15587-2 2002
determination of selected elements in
water - Part 2: Nitric acid digestion
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 15586
First edition
2003-10-01
Water quality — Determination of trace
elements using atomic absorption
spectrometry with graphite furnace
Qualité de l'eau — Dosage des éléments traces par spectrométrie
d'absorption atomique en four graphite

Reference number
ISO 15586:2003(E)
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ISO 15586:2003(E)
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ISO 15586:2003(E)
Contents Page
Foreword. iv
1 Scope. 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Principle . 2
4 Interferences. 3
5 Reagents . 3
6 Apparatus. 5
7 Sampling and pre-treatment . 6
8 Chemical modification. 8
9 Determination . 10
10 Calibration. 10
11 Calculation. 11
12 Precision . 12
13 Test report. 17
Annex A (informative) Preparation of stock solutions, 1 000 mg/l. 18
Annex B (normative) Digestion of sediment samples . 20
Annex C (informative) Examples of instrumental parameter settings . 22
Bibliography . 23

ISO 15586:2003(E)
Foreword
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ISO 15586 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 147, Water quality, Subcommittee SC 2, Physical,
chemical and biochemical methods.

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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 15586:2003(E)

Water quality — Determination of trace elements using atomic
absorption spectrometry with graphite furnace
WARNING — Persons using this International Standard should be familiar with normal laboratory
practice. This International Standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any,
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health
practices and to ensure compliance with any national regulatory conditions.
1 Scope
This International Standard includes principles and procedures for the determination of trace levels of: Ag, Al,
As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Sb, Se, Tl, V, and Zn in surface water, ground water, drinking water,
wastewater and sediments, using atomic absorption spectrometry with electrothermal atomization in a
graphite furnace. The method is applicable to the determination of low concentrations of elements.
The detection limit of the method for each element depends on the sample matrix as well as of the instrument,
the type of atomizer and the use of chemical modifiers. For water samples with a simple matrix (i.e. low
concentration of dissolved solids and particles), the method detection limits will be close to instrument
detection limits. The minimum acceptable detection limit values for a 20-µl sample volume are given in Table 1.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 3696:1987, Water for analytical laboratory use — Specification and test methods
ISO 5667-1, Water quality — Sampling — Part 1: Guidance on the design of sampling programmes
ISO 5667-2, Water quality — Sampling — Part 2: Guidance on sampling techniques
ISO 5667-3, Water quality — Sampling — Part 3: Guidance on the preservation and handling of water
samples
ISO 5667-4, Water quality — Sampling — Part 4: Guidance on sampling from lakes, natural and man-made
ISO 5667-5, Water quality — Sampling — Part 5: Guidance on sampling of drinking water and water used for
food and beverage processing
ISO 5667-6, Water quality — Sampling — Part 6: Guidance on sampling of rivers and streams
ISO 5667-10, Water quality — Sampling — Part 10: Guidance on sampling of waste waters
ISO 5667-11, Water quality — Sampling — Part 11: Guidance on sampling of groundwaters
ISO 5667-15, Water quality — Sampling — Part 15: Guidance on preservation and handling of sludge and
sediment samples
ISO 15587-1, Water quality — Digestion for the determination of elements in water — Part 1: Aqua regia
digestion
ISO 15586:2003(E)
ISO 15587-2, Water quality — Digestion for the determination of elements in water — Part 2: Nitric acid
digestion
Table 1 — Approximate characteristic masses, instrument detection limits and optimum working
ranges for water samples using a 20 µl sa
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