ASTM D4382-95 - 10.3.2002
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of dissolved and total recoverable barium in most waters and wastewaters.

1.2 This test method was evaluated in the range from 33.5 to 132 μg/L of barium. The range can be increased or decreased by varying the volume of sample injected or the instrumental settings. High concentrations may be diluted but preferably should be analyzed by direct aspiration atomic absorption spectrophotometry.

1.3 This test method has been used successfully with waste treatment plant effluent water, lake water, filtered tap water, and well water. It is the responsibility of the analyst to determine the suitability of the test method for other matrices.

1.4 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
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D5847-22

Standard Practice for Writing Quality Control Specifications for Standard Test Methods for Water Analysis

D3559-15

Standard Test Methods for Lead in Water (Withdrawn 2024)

D3558-15(2023)

Standard Test Methods for Cobalt in Water

D3557-17(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Cadmium in Water

D2777-21

Standard Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias of Applicable Test Methods of Committee D19 on Water

D1688-17(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Copper in Water

D1193-24

Standard Specification for Reagent Water

D1068-15

Standard Test Methods for Iron in Water (Withdrawn 2024)

D3373-17(2025)

Standard Test Method for Vanadium in Water

D5810-96(2026)

Standard Guide for Spiking into Aqueous Samples

D2972-15(2023)

Standard Test Methods for Arsenic in Water

D3859-15(2023)

Standard Test Methods for Selenium in Water

D3866-18(2026)

Standard Test Methods for Silver in Water

D3919-15

Standard Practice for Measuring Trace Elements in Water by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (Withdrawn 2024)

D4691-17(2025)

Standard Practice for Measuring Elements in Water by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry

D4841-88(2018)

Standard Practice for Estimation of Holding Time for Water Samples Containing Organic and Inorganic Constituents

D858-17(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Manganese in Water

D1129-24

Standard Terminology Relating to Water

D1886-14(2021)e1

Standard Test Methods for Nickel in Water (Includes all amendments and changes 12/22/2021).

D1687-17(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Chromium in Water