EPA-NERL: 210.2: Beryllium by Graphite Furnace AA
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Official Method Name
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Beryllium (Atomic Absorption, Furnace Technique) |
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Current Revision
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Media
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WATER |
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Instrumentation
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Graphite Furnace-Atomic Absorption Spectrometer |
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Method Subcategory
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Inorganic |
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Method Source
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Citation
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Brief Method Summary
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A sample prepared according to EPA Method 200.0 is analyzed using a graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometer. Specifications for instrument operation and preparation of standards are provided in the method. |
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Scope and Application
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This method determines beryllium by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry. Sample pretreatment according to EPA Method 200.0 determines the applicability. |
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Applicable Concentration Range
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1-30 ug/L (optimal range). |
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Interferences
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Nitrogen: Nitrogen may decrease method sensitivity and should not be used as the purge gas. For additional interferences see EPA Method 200.0. |
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Quality Control Requirements
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QC requirements for drinking water procedures are provided in method 200.0. |
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Sample Handling
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Sample handling and preservation procedures are provided in EPA Method 200.0. |
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Maximum Holding Time
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6 months (MCAWW, Table 1). |
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Relative Cost
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$51 to $200 |
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Sample Preparation Methods
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200.0 |
