Table of Contents

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Reagents
5 Preservation of samples
   5.1 General considerations
   5.2 Chemical examination
   5.3 Physical examination
   5.4 Radiochemical examination
   5.5 Biological examination
6 Safety precautions
   6.1 Staff protection
   6.2 Sample protection
7 Containers
8 Sample collection
9 Identification of samples
10 Transport of samples
11 Reception of samples
12 Sample storage
Annex A (informative) Container preparation
Annex B (informative) Long-term storage of wet sediment
        samples using nitrogen vapour freezers
Bibliography

Abstract

This part of ISO 5667 provides guidance on procedures for the preservation, handling and storage of samples of sewage and waterworks sludge, suspended matter, saltwater sediments and freshwater sediments, until chemical, physical, radiochemical and/or biological examination can be undertaken in the laboratory.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Organization for Standardization
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TC 147
Supersedes	ISO/DIS 5667-15 : 60.00 (2009)