ASTM International - ASTM D3866-07
Standard Test Methods for Silver in Water
| Organization: | ASTM International |
| Publication Date: | 1 August 2007 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 6 |
| ICS Code (Examination of water for chemical substances): | 13.060.50 |
significance And Use:
The principal adverse effect of silver in the body is cosmetic. It causes argyria, a permanent, blue-gray discoloration of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.
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scope:
1.1 These test methods cover the atomic absorption determination of silver in water. Three test methods are given as follows:
| ConcentrationRange | Sections | |
| Test Method A-Atomic Absorp-tion-Chelatio | 1 to 10 g/L | 7 to 15 |
| Test Method B-Atomic Absorp-tion-Direct | 0.1 to 10 mg/L16 to 24 | |
| Test Method C-Atomic Absorp-tion-Graphite | 1 to 25 g/L25 to 33 |
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. Specific precautionary statements are given in Note 3, Note 5, Note 9, and Note 13.
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