ASTM International - ASTM D2331-80(2003)

Standard Practices for Preparation and Preliminary Testing of Water-Formed Deposits

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Organization:	ASTM International
Publication Date:	3 July 1980
Status:	inactive
Page Count:	5
ICS Code (Examination of physical properties of water):	13.060.60

significance And Use:

Deposits in piping from aqueous process streams serve as an indicator of fouling, corrosion or scaling. Rapid techniques of analysis are useful in identifying the nature of the deposit so that the... View More

scope:

1.1 These practices provide directions for the preparation of the sample for analysis, the preliminary examination of the sample, and methods for dissolving the analytical sample or selectively separating constituents of concern.

1.2 The general practices given here can be applied to analysis of samples from a variety of surfaces that are subject to water-formed deposits. However, the investigator must resort to individual experience and judgement in applying these procedures to specific problems.

1.3 The practices include the following:

	Sections
Preparation of the Analytical Sample	8
Preliminary Testing of the Analytical Sample	9
Dissolving the Analytical Sample	10

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. For a specific warning statement, see Note 2.

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