Significance and Use

This test method provides a means of automatically separating and collecting atmospheric particulate and acidic gaseous fluoride samples.

Since the samples are collected on dry tapes, the samples are in a form which allows elution of the fluoride content with a small volume of eluent. Consequently, the method allows analyses of air samples taken for a time period as short as several minutes.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method describes the automatic separation and collection on chemically treated paper tapes of particulate and gaseous forms of acidic fluorides in the atmosphere by means of a double paper tape sampler. The sampler may be programmed to collect and store individual air samples obtained over time periods from several minutes to 3 h. A 30.5-m (100-ft) tape will allow unattended operation for the automatic collection of up to 600 samples.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D1071 Test Methods for Volumetric Measurement of Gaseous Fuel Samples

D1193 Specification for Reagent Water

D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres

D1357 Practice for Planning the Sampling of the Ambient Atmosphere

D3195 Practice for Rotameter Calibration

D3268 Test Method for Separation and Collection of Particulate and Gaseous Fluorides in the Atmosphere (Sodium Bicarbonate-Coated Glass Tube and Particulate Filter Method)

D3269 Test Methods for Analysis for Fluoride Content of the Atmosphere and Plant Tissues (Manual Procedures)

D3270 Test Methods for Analysis for Fluoride Content of the Atmosphere and Plant Tissues (Semiautomated Method)

D3609 Practice for Calibration Techniques Using Permeation Tubes

D3614 Guide for Laboratories Engaged in Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres and Emissions

Keywords

acidic gaseous fluoride; ambient atmospheres; double paper tape sampler; fluoride; particulate fluoride; tape sampler: Acidic gaseous fluorides; Atmospheric analysis--fluoride isolation/analysis; Automated procedures--atmospheric analysis; Double paper tape sampler method; Fluoride content--atmosphere/plant tissues; Paper tape method; Particulate gaseous fluorides--atmospheric; Separation and collection--atmospheric analysis;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 13.040.20 (Ambient atmospheres)

DOI: 10.1520/D3266-91R11

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ASTM D3266