Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Waste Water - Part 2540 Solids (2012)
- Abbreviation
- Part 2540 Solids (2012)
- Version
- 22nd edition
- Valid from
- 5/12/2012
- Information provider
- IHS Markit,
- Author
- American Public Health Association, American Waterworks Association and Water Environment Federation
- Information type
- Other Standard,
- Format
- HARD COPY,
Description
The introduction to this section offers definitions for total solids, fixed and volatile solids, and settleable solids. Sources of error and variability in the methods are explained. Sample handling and preservation are given along with a guide for which method to use for particular types of waters.
Methods described in this document are:
- 2540B gives the method for total solids dried at 103-105oC;
- 2540C gives the method for total dissolved solids dried at 180oC;
- 2540D for total suspended solids dried at 103-105oC;
- 2540E for fixed and volatile solids ignited at 550oC;
- 2540F for settleable solids; and,
- 2540G for total, fixed, and volatile solids in solid and semisolid samples.
This resource is cited by:
Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Waste Water - Part 2540 Solids (2012)
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