1.1 This practice establishes uniform general procedures for the development (preparation) and use of samples in the collaborative testing of methods for chemical analysis of sediments and similar materials.
1.2 The principles of this practice are applicable to aqueous samples with suitable technical modifications.
1.3 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.
1.4 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 D2777 Standard Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias of Applicable Methods of Committee D-19 on Water
ASTM D3670 Standard Guide for Determination of Precision and Bias of Methods of Committee D22*, 2022-09-01 Update
ASTM D3976 Standard Practice for Preparation of Sediment Samples for Chemical Analysis
ASTM D596 Standard Guide for Reporting Results of Analysis of Water
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM D3975-93(2019) history
2019ASTM D3975-93(2019) Standard Practice for Development and Use (Preparation) of Samples for Collaborative Testing of Methods for Analysis of Sediments
1993ASTM D3975-93(2014) Standard Practice for Development and Use 40;Preparation41; of Samples for Collaborative Testing of Methods for Analysis of Sediments
1993ASTM D3975-93(2008) Standard Practice for Development and Use (Preparation) of Samples for Collaborative Testing of Methods for Analysis of Sediments
1993ASTM D3975-93(2003) Standard Practice for Development and Use (Preparation) of Samples for Collaborative Testing of Methods for Analysis of Sediments
1993ASTM D3975-93(1999) Standard Practice for Development and Use (Preparation) of Samples for Collaborative Testing of Methods for Analysis of Sediments