ASTM D858-02 - 10.3.2002
 
1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the atomic absorption determination of dissolved and total recoverable manganese in water and certain wastewaters. Three test methods are given as follows:

Concentration Range Sections
Test Method A-Atomic Absorption, Direct 0.1 to 5 mg/L7 to 15
Test Method B-Atomic Absorption, Chelation-Extraction 10 to 500 μg/L 16 to 24
Test Method C-Atomic Absorption, Graphite Furnace 5 to 50 μg/L25 to 33

1.2 Test Methods A, B, and C were used successfully on reagent grade and natural waters. Other matrices used in the study were brine (Test Method B), effluent from a wood treatment plant, and condensate from a medium Btu coal gasification process (Test Method C). It is the user's responsibility to ensure the validity of a test method for waters of untested matrices.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see 11.7.1, 20.2, 20.9 and 22.10.

1.4 Former Test Method A (Colorimetric) was discontinued. For historical information, see Appendix X1.

 
2. Referenced Documents

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D5847-22

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D1066-18(2025)

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D1068-15

Standard Test Methods for Iron in Water (Withdrawn 2024)

D1129-24

Standard Terminology Relating to Water

D1193-24

Standard Specification for Reagent Water

D1688-17(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Copper in Water

D1691-17(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Zinc in Water

D2777-21

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

D3558-15(2023)

Standard Test Methods for Cobalt in Water

D3559-15

Standard Test Methods for Lead in Water (Withdrawn 2024)

D3919-15

Standard Practice for Measuring Trace Elements in Water by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (Withdrawn 2024)

D4841-88(2018)

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

D1687-17(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Chromium in Water

D1886-14(2021)e1

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

D3370-25

Standard Practices for Sampling Water from Flowing Process Streams

D3557-17(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Cadmium in Water