Water quality - Determination of dissolved perchlorate - Method using ion chromatography (IC) (ISO 19340:2017)

This International Standard specifies a method for the determination of dissolved perchlorate in water (e.g. drinking water, mineral water, raw water, surface water, partially treated water or swimming pool water, waste water from drinking/swimming pool water treatment plants).
Appropriate pre-treatment of the sample (e.g. matrix elimination) allows a direct determination of perchlorate ≥1 μg/l.
The working range is restricted by the ion-exchange capacity of the separator column. Dilution of the sample to the working range can be necessary.

Wasserbeschaffenheit - Bestimmung von gelöstem Perchlorat - Verfahren mittels Ionenchromatographie (IC) (ISO 19340:2017)

Dieses Dokument legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung von gelöstem Perchlorat in Wasser (z. B. Trinkwasser, Mineralwasser, Rohwasser, Oberflächenwasser, teilweise behandeltes Wasser oder Badebeckenwasser, Abwasser aus Trink-/Badebeckenwasser-Behandlungsanlagen) fest.
Eine geeignete Probenvorbehandlung (z. B. Matrixentfernung) erlaubt die direkte Bestimmung von Perchlorat-Konzentrationen ≥ 1 µg/l.
Der Arbeitsbereich ist durch die Ionenaustauschkapazität der Trennsäule begrenzt. Eine Probenverdünnung in den Arbeitsbereich kann erforderlich sein.

Qualité de l'eau - Détermination du perchlorate dissous - Méthode par chromatographie ionique (IC) (ISO 19340:2017)

L'ISO 19340 :2017 spécifie une méthode de détermination du perchlorate dissous dans l'eau (par exemple, dans l'eau potable, l'eau minérale, l'eau brute, l'eau de surface, l'eau partiellement traitée ou l'eau de piscine, les eaux usées des stations de traitement d'eau potable/d'eau de piscine).
Un pré-traitement approprié de l'échantillon (par exemple, l'élimination de la matrice) permet une détermination directe du perchlorate ≥ 1 µg/l.
Le domaine d'analyse est limité par la capacité d'échange d'ions de la colonne de séparation. Une dilution de l'échantillon pour rester dans le domaine d'analyse peut s'avérer nécessaire.

Kakovost vode - Določevanje raztopljenega perklorata - Metoda z ionsko kromatografijo (IC) (ISO 19340:2017)

Ta mednarodni standard določa metodo za določevanje raztopljenega perklorata v vodi (npr. pitna, mineralna, surova, površinska, delno pripravljena ali bazenska voda, odpadna voda iz čistilne naprave za pitno/bazensko vodo). Ustrezna predobdelava vzorca (npr. eliminacija matrice) omogoča neposredno določevanje perklorata ≥1 μg/l. Delovni obseg je omejen z zmogljivostjo ionske izmenjave separatorske kolone. Morda je potrebno redčenje vzorca do delovnega obsega.

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EN ISO 19340
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NORME EUROPÉENNE

December 2017
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.060.50
English Version

Water quality - Determination of dissolved perchlorate -
Method using ion chromatography (IC) (ISO 19340:2017)
Qualité de l'eau - Détermination du perchlorate dissous Wasserbeschaffenheit - Bestimmung von gelöstem
- Méthode par chromatographie ionique (IC) (ISO Perchlorat - Verfahren mittels Ionenchromatographie
19340:2017) (IC) (ISO 19340:2017)
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European foreword
This document (EN ISO 19340:2017) 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 June 2018, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by June 2018.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 19340:2017 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 19340:2017 without any modification.

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 19340
First edition
2017-10
Water quality — Determination of
dissolved perchlorate — Method using
ion chromatography (IC)
Qualité de l'eau — Détermination du perchlorate dissous — Méthode
par chromatographie ionique (IC)
Reference number
ISO 19340:2017(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Interferences . 1
5 Principle . 2
6 Reagents . 2
7 Apparatus . 4
8 Quality requirements . 5
8.1 Performance of the separator column . 5
8.2 Materials . 6
9 Sampling and sample pre-treatment . 6
10 Procedure. 7
10.1 General . 7
10.2 Calibration . 7
10.3 Measurement of perchlorate . 7
10.4 Validity check of the calibration function . 8
11 Calculation . 8
12 Expression of results . 8
13 Test report . 8
Annex A (normative) Elimination of dissolved sulfate, chloride, hydrogen carbonate,
carbonate and metals . 9
Annex B (normative) Determination of perchlorate using inline matrix elimination and
applying re-injection analysis .14
Annex C (normative) Determination of perchlorate using inline matrix elimination and
concentration applying two-dimensional ion chromatography (2DIC) .18
Annex D (informative) Performance data .22
Bibliography .25
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Foreword
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Water quality — Determination of dissolved perchlorate —
Method using ion chromatography (IC)
WARNING — Persons using this document should be familiar with normal laboratory practice.
This document 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
determine the applicability of any other restrictions.
IMPORTANT — It is absolutely essential that tests conducted in accordance with this document
be carried out by suitably qualified staff.
1 Scope
This document specifies a method for the determination of dissolved perchlorate in water (e.g. drinking
water, mineral water, raw water, surface water, partially treated water or swimming pool water, waste
water from drinking/swimming pool water treatment plants).
Appropriate pre-treatment of the sample (e.g. matrix elimination) allows a direct determination of
perchlorate ≥ 1 µg/l.
The working range is restricted by the ion-exchange capacity of the separator column. Dilution of the
sample to the working range can be necessary.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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, Water for analytical laboratory use — Specification and test methods
ISO 8466-1, Water quality — Calibration and evaluation of analytical methods and estimation of
performance characteristics — Part 1: Statistical evaluation of the linear calibration function
ISO 8466-2, Water quality — Calibration and evaluation of analytical methods and estimation of
performance characteristics — Part 2: Calibration strategy for non-linear second-order calibration
functions
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
4 Interferences
Perchlorate is known to be susceptible to microbiological degradation in the absence of nitrate and by
anaerobic bacteria (References [5] and [6]).
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Any substance that has a retention time coinciding with perchlorate and producing a detector response
can interfere. Co-elution can be solved by changing separator columns, eluent strength (e.g. gradient
elution), modifying the eluent with organic solvents or by selective removal of the interference by
sample pre-treatment.
Higher chloride, sulfate, nitrate, orthophosphate, hydrogen carbonate and carbonate concentrations
(e.g. 1 g/l) can interfere with the determination of perchlorate (co-elution) or can have an impact on
the retention time or the peak shape (distortion) or recovery of perchlorate. This effect can be checked
for every matrix by standard addition and the recovery of perchlorate should be within 85 % to 115 %.
Interferences can be reduced by sample dilution or with the aid of special cation exchangers (see 7.2
and Clause 9) or be resolved by the application of advanced inline cutting or re-injection techniques
(see Annexes A, B and C).
Metals like iron or aluminium present in samples and eluent will bind to the resin material of the
separator column or suppressor resulting in a loss of performance. Metal ions can be eliminated with
the aid of special cation exchangers (see Annex A and Clause 9).
Solid particles and organic compounds (such as mineral oils, detergents and humic acids) shorten the
lifetime of the pre-column and the separator column (see Clause 9).
5 Principle
The method requires the application of high-capacity separator columns which allow the injection of
sample volumes, e.g. up to 4 ml.
If necessary, the sample is pre-treated in order to remove anions, metals, organics and solids (see
Clause 9).
Measurement of perchlorate is performed with or without matrix elimination and with or without pre-
concentration (see 10.3 and Annexes A, B and C).
Perchlorate is separated by ion chromatography (IC) with suppressed conductivity detection (CD).
As stationary phase, an anion exchange resin is used. Aqueous solutions of salts of monobasic acids and
dibasic acids are used as eluents for isocratic or gradient elution e.g. carbonate-, hydrogen carbonate-,
hydroxide-eluent and an organic modifier like acetone or acetonitrile (6.3).
Resolution, R, shall be checked to ensure that it complies with the required separation conditions (8.1).
The concentration of perchlorate is determined after a calibration according to ISO 8466-1 or
ISO 8466-2.
Control experiments are necessary to check the validity of the calibration function. Replicate
determinations can be necessary. The method of standard addition can be applied if matrix interferences
are expected.
6 Reagents
Use only reagents of pro analysis grade free of compounds containing perchlorate. Weigh the
reagents with an accuracy of ±1 % of the nominal mass, unless stated otherwise. Prepare alternative
concentrations or volumes of solutions as described in 6.3 to 6.5, if necessary. Alternatively, use
commercially available solutions of the required concentration.
6.1 Water, ISO 3696, grade 1 and with a resistivity of ≥ 18,2 MΩ cm (25 °C).
6.2 Sodium perchlorate, NaClO , > 99 %.
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6.3 Eluents.
Degas all eluents used. Take steps to avoid any renewed air pick-up during operation (e.g. by helium
sparging, inline degasser).
The choice of eluent (e.g. based on sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide solutions, potassium
hydroxide, mixed with an organic modifier, if needed) depends on the choice of column and detector;
seek advice from the column supplier. Apply eluents that were prepared manually, by inline dilution or
electrochemically in situ. The chosen combination of separator column and eluent shall conform to the
resolution requirements stated in 8.1. Use eluents as long as the requirements in Clause 8 and in 10.3
are met.
An example for an appropriate eluent manually prepared is given in 6.3.2.
6.3.1 Sodium hydroxide solution, w(NaOH) = 50 %.
6.3.2 Sodium hydroxide eluent, ρ(NaOH) = 0,05 mol/l.
Dissolve 4 g of sodium hydroxide solution (6.3.1) in approximately 900 ml of water (6.1) in a 1 000 ml
volumetric flask and dilute to volume with water (6.1). Mix and degas, e.g. by sparging with helium for
approximately 10 min. Store the eluent in a glass or polyethene eluent reservoir under an inert helium
atmosphere to minimize carbonate contamination. Prepare the eluent on the day of use.
NOTE Solutions of manually prepared sodium hydroxide can be susceptible to carbonate contamination
resulting from adsorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This contamination can lead to irreproducible
perchlorate retention times, elevated instrument background conductivity and increased baseline noise/drift.
6.4 Perchlorate standard solution.
Depending on the concentrations expected, prepare the following standard solutions of different
perchlorate concentrations from the stock solution (6.4.1). Note the possible risk of changes in
concentration caused by interaction with the vessel material which will increase with decreasing
perchlorate concentration. Store the standard solutions in polyethene or glass bottles.

6.4.1 Perchlorate stock solution, ρ ClO = 1 000 mg/l.
()
4
Dry approximately 1,5 g sodium perchlorate (6.2) at (110 ± 5) °C for 2 h. Dissolve (1,231 ± 0,001) g of
the dried sodium perchlorate in approximately 800 ml of water (6.1) in a 1 000 ml volumetric flask and
dilute to volume with water (6.1).
Store the solution at 2 °C to 8 °C in polyethene or glass bottles. The solution is stable for 12 months.

6.4.2 Perchlorate standard solution I, ρ ClO = 100 mg/l.
()
4
Pipette 10,0 ml of sodium perchlorate stock solution (6.4.1) into a 100 ml volumetric flask and dilute to
volume with water (6.1).
Store the solution at 2 °C to 8 °C in polyethene or glass bottles. The solution is stable for six months.

6.4.3 Perchlorate standard solution II, ρ ClO = 1 mg/l.
()
4
Pipette 1,0 ml of standard solution I (6.4.2) into a 100 ml volumetric flask, dilute to volume with
water (6.1).
Store the solution at 2 °C to 8 °C in polyethene or glass bottles. The solution is stable for three months.
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6.5 Perchlorate calibration solutions
Depending on the perchlorate concentration expected in the sample, use the perchlorate standard
solutions I or II (6.4.2 or 6.4.3) to prepare 5 to 10 calibration solutions distributed over the expected
working range as evenly as possible.
For example, proceed as follows for the range 1 µg/l to 5,5 µg/l perchlorate. Pipette into a series of
100 ml volumetric flasks the volumes described in Table 1.
Table 1 — Example for the preparation of calibration solutions
Volume standard
100 µl 150 µl 200 µl 250 µl 300 µl 350 µl 400 µl 450 µl 500 µl 550 µl
solution II (6.4.3)

ρ ClO (µg/l) 1 1,5 2 2,5 3 3,5 4 4,5 5 5,5
( )
4
Prepare the calibration solutions on the day of use.
6.6 Blank solution
Fill a volumetric flask (e.g. 100 ml) with water (6.1).
7 Apparatus
The usual laboratory apparatus and, in particular, the following.
7.1 Ion chromatographic system, complying with the quality requirements given in Clause 8, i.e.
resolution. In general, it shall consist of the following components (see Figure 1).
7.1.1 Separator column, with the specified separating performance (8.1).
7.1.2 Precolumn, if necessary (see Clause 4).
NOTE The use of a precolumn is advantageous not only for the analyses of waters highly loaded with organics
(see Clause 4). It serves as well to protect the separator column. In general, two different types of precolumns are
available: those containing the same or similar resin material as the separator column, and those packed with a
non-functionalised resin.
7.1.3 Conductivity detector (CD), with a suppressor device.
7.1.4 Eluent reservoir and a degassing unit.
7.1.5 IC-pump, suitable for isocratic or gradient technique, respectively.
7.1.6 Sample delivery device, e.g. sample pump, including a sample injection system incorporating a
sample loop of appropriate volume (e.g. 1 ml to 4 ml) or an autosampler device.
7.1.7 Recording device, e.g. PC with software for chromatography data acquisition and evaluation.
7.2 SPE-cartridges.
7.2.1 Cation exchanger in the Na-form, optional: metal clean up column for inline use.
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7.2.2 Cartridges, with non-polar phases to be used for sample preparation (e.g. polyvinylpyrrolidone,
RP C18).
a
Optional.
Figure 1 — Schematic representation of an ion chromatographic system
8 Quality requirements
8.1 Performance of the separator column
In chromatograms of samples and standard solutions, the peak resolution, R, between the anion
of interest and its nearest peak shall not fall below 1,3 (see Formula (1) and Figure 2). Separation
conditions shall be such that possible interfering anions will not interfere with the anion of interest.
If R fails the criteria ≥ 1,3 or perchlorate elutes as a rider peak (see Figure A.1) due to higher
concentrations of matrix ions (e.g. chloride, sulfate, nitrate and carbonate), then if necessary,
— dilute the sample,
— change separator columns,
— change the eluent strength (e.g. gradient elution),
— modify the eluent with organic solvents,
— remove the interference selectively by sample pre-treatment (Annex A), and/or
— apply column cut or re-injection techniques according to Annex B or Annex C, and
— determine recovery or apply standard addition.
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Key
w width of peak 1
1
w width of peak 2
2
t retention time, in seconds
R
y signal
1 peak 1
2 peak 2
Figure 2 — Graphical representation of the parameters to calculate the peak resolution, R
NOTE 1 Within the scope of this document, the calculation of resolution, R, is appropriate for both isocratic
and gradient elution.
Calculate the peak resolution R for the peak pair 2,1 using Formula (1):
2,1
2×−()tt
RR21
R = (1)
21,
ww+
21
where
t is the retention time, in seconds, of the first peak;
R1
t is the retention time, in seconds, of the second peak;
R2
w is the peak width, in seconds, on the time axis of the first peak;
1
w is the peak width, in seconds, on the time axis of the second peak.
2
NOTE 2 w , w being the base width of the constructed isosceles triangle over each Gaussian peak.
1 2
8.2 Materials
All materials used shall not add a positive or negative bias to the perchlorate result.
9 Sampling and sample pre-treatment
Use clean vessels (e.g. glass, polyethene, polypropene, PTFE) for sampling.
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Perchlorate is known to be susceptible to microbiological degradation in absence of nitrate and by
anaerobic bacteria (see References [5] and [6]). If necessary, reduce these risks by filtering the sample
using a 0,2 µm membrane filter at the sampling site. Store the sample with headspace to reduce the
potential for degradation by any remaining organisms (see References [5] and [6]). Cooling the sample
during transportation is advisable.
If necessary, eliminate metals with the aid of cation exchangers (e.g. SPE-cartridge in the Na-form).
If necessary, remove solids with the aid of a membrane filter of pore size 0,45 μm.
NOTE Hydrophilic polypropylene or polyethersulfonate filters can be applied as they have been
proved acceptable. The use of a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) filter can cause total loss of perchlorate (see
Reference [7]). If necessary, remove organic compounds and solids with the aid of a non-polar adsorbent (e.g.
SPE-cartridge, column) or dialysis.
Analyse the sample within 28 d after sampling.
10 Procedure
10.1 General
Set up the ion chromatographic system (7.1) in accordance with the instrument manufacturer’s
instructions.
Run the eluent. Once the baseline is stable, analysis can begin.
Perform the calibration as given in 10.2. Measure the samples and blank solution (6.6) according to 10.3.
10.2 Calibration
Inject the perchlorate calibration solutions (6.5). The measured signal (peak area or peak height) is
proportional to the perchlorate concentration.
When the analytical system is first started up and at intervals afterwards, establish a calibration
function (see ISO 8466-1 or ISO 8466-2).
Use the data obtained (peak area or peak height) to calculate the regression line as specified in
ISO 8466-1 or ISO 8466-2.
Subsequently, verify the continuing validity of the established calibration function (10.4).
NOTE Generally, the calibration method is not restricted to a calibration strategy covering a single
concentration decade as specified in ISO 8466-1 or ISO 8466-2 only. When calibrating over a larger range than
one concentration decade, a loss of accuracy, compared to that specified in ISO 8466-1 or ISO 8466-2, can occur.
10.3 Measurement of perchlorate
After establishing the calibration function, inject the sample into the chromatograph and measure the
peaks as described above. Prior to injection into the analyser, filter the sample through a membrane
filter (pore size according to the manufacturer’s instruction) to remove any particulate matter, if
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