1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers drying, homogenization, and acid digestion of soil samples and associated quality control (QC) samples using a hot plate type method for the determination of lead using laboratory atomic spectrometry analysis techniques such as Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES), Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (FAAS), and Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (GFAAS).
1.2 This practice is based on U.S. EPA SW846 Method 3050.
1.3 This practice contains notes that are explanatory and are not part of the mandatory requirements of this standard.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 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
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
U.S. Government Analytical Method
U.S.EPASW846 Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste Physical/Chemical Methods
Other Standards
ISOGuide30 Terms and Definitions Used in Connection with Reference Materials
Index Terms
digestion; lead; sample preparation; soils; Acid digestion; Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS); Digestion; Drying conditions/processing; FAAS (flame atomic absorption spectrometry); Graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS); Homogenization; Hotplate digestion; ICP-AES (inductively-coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry); Lead screening testing; Sample digestion; Soil sampling; Spectrometry;
DOI: 10.1520/E1726-01
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Citing ASTM Standards
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