Abstract

Sets out a flame atomic absorption spectrometric method for the determination of cadmium, chromium, cobalt, copper, lead, manganese, nickel and zinc extracted from soil by digestion with aqua regia.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee EV-009 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 02 May 2018.
The following are represented on Technical Committee EV-009:
Australasian Land & Groundwater Association
Australian Contaminated Land Consultants Association
Chem Centre
Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (VIC)
Department of Environment and Science (QLD)
Environmental Laboratory Industry Group
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
National Measurement Institute
Soil Science Australia
The University of Sydney
University of South Australia

Scope

This Standard specifies a flame atomic absorption spectrometric (FAAS) method for the determination of metals in aqua regia extracts of soils or related materials. Working solution concentration ranges for a number of metals are set out in Table 1.
NOTE: This procedure should be performed only by an analyst familiar with the chemistry of the technique and the operational procedures of the instrument used.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 25/05/2018. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2018 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 25/05/2018
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ISBN
Committee	EV-009
Supersedes	DR 98416