ASTM D8404-21
Standard Practice for Preparation of Soil Samples by Ammonium Bifluoride-Nitric Acid Digestion for Subsequent Analysis for Metals and Metalloids

Standard No.

ASTM D8404-21

Release Date

2021

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D8404-21

Scope

1.1 This practice covers drying, homogenization, and ammonium bifluoride-nitric acid digestion of soil samples and associated quality control (QC) samples for the determination of metals and metalloids using laboratory atomic spectrometry analysis techniques such as inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES), flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS), and graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS). For ammonium bifluoride-nitric acid digestion of airborne dust and dust-wipe samples for the determination of metals and metalloids, see Practice D8344. 1.2 This practice is based on U.S. EPA SW 846, Test Method 3050, Test Method D7202, and Practice D8344. 1.3 This practice contains notes that are explanatory and are not part of the mandatory requirements of this standard. 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 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. 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.

ASTM D8404-21 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1129 Standard Terminology Relating to Water
• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
• ASTM D1356 Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres*， 2024-04-20 Update
• ASTM D3974 Standard Practices for Extraction of Trace Elements from Sediments
• ASTM D4840 Standard Guide for Sample Chain-of-Custody Procedures
• ASTM D653 Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
• ASTM D7202 Standard Test Method for Determination of Beryllium in the Workplace by Extraction and Optical Fluorescence Detection*， 2022-09-01 Update
• ASTM D8344 Standard Practice for Ammonium Bifluoride and Nitric Acid Digestion of Airborne Dust and Dust-Wipe Samples for the Determination of Metals and Metalloids
• ASTM E1154 Standard Specification for Piston or Plunger Operated Volumetric Apparatus
• ASTM E1605 Standard Terminology Relating to Lead in Buildings*， 2022-11-01 Update
• ASTM E1727 Standard Practice for Field Collection of Soil Samples for Lead Determination by Atomic Spectrometry Techniques
• ASTM E288 Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks
• ASTM E882 Standard Guide for Accountability and Quality Control in the Chemical Analysis Laboratory
• ISO 1042 Laboratory glassware - One-mark volumetric flasks
• ISO/IEC 17011 Conformity assessment — Requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies*， 2024-04-20 Update
• ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories [Standard in French]

ASTM D8404-21 history

• 2021 ASTM D8404-21 Standard Practice for Preparation of Soil Samples by Ammonium Bifluoride-Nitric Acid Digestion for Subsequent Analysis for Metals and Metalloids