ASTM D516-02 - 10.1.2002
 
1. Scope

1.1 This turbidimetric test method covers the determination of sulfate in water in the range from 1 to 40 mg/L of sulfate ion (SO 4).

1.2 This test method was used successfully with drinking, ground, and surface waters. It is the user's responsibility to ensure the validity of this test method for waters of untested matrices.

1.3 Former gravimetric and volumetric test methods have been discontinued. Refer to Appendix X1 for historical information.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D1066-18(2025)

Standard Practice for Sampling Steam

D1129-24

Standard Terminology Relating to Water

D5847-22

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

D5810-96(2026)

Standard Guide for Spiking into Aqueous Samples

D4327-17(2025)

Standard Test Method for Anions in Water by Suppressed Ion Chromatography

D3370-25

Standard Practices for Sampling Water from Flowing Process Streams

E275-08(2022)

Standard Practice for Describing and Measuring Performance of Ultraviolet and Visible Spectrophotometers

E60-11(2022)e1

Standard Practice for Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials by Spectrophotometry (Includes all amendments and changes 6/29/2022).

D1193-24

Standard Specification for Reagent Water

D2777-21

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