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Sample Requirements for Lead (Pb)
 

Sample Requirements for Lead (Pb)

Water/Liquid Samples

Analysis Metals/Lead Mercury pH Turbidity TCLP/STLC
Preservatives  Nitric acid, 5% Nitric acid Cool, 4oC Cool, 4oC Cool, 4oC
Holding Time 6 month 28 days ASAP 24 hr 14 days
Sample Container Poly, Glass Poly, Glass Poly, Glass Poly, Glass Poly, Glass
Sample Size 1 L 1 L 1 L 1 L 1 L
No. of Containers 1 1 1 1 1

Soil/Solid Waste Samples

Analysis Metals/Lead Mercury pH TCLP/STLC Paint Chips
Preservatives Cool, 4oC Cool, 4oC Cool, 4oC Cool, 4oC None
Holding Time 6 month 28 days ASAP 14 days 6 month
Sample Container Brass tube, Centrifuge tube, Plastic bag Brass tube, Centrifuge tube, Plastic bag Brass tube, Centrifuge tube, Plastic bag Brass tube, Centrifuge tube, Plastic bag Centrifuge tube, Plastic bag
Sample Size 2 oz. / 50g 2 oz. / 50g 2 oz. / 50g 120grams (TCLP)
50grams (STLC)		 1 Teaspoonful
No. of Containers 1 1 1 1-2 1

Other Samples

Matrix

 Dust Wipe Air Air (Mercury) Air (Mercury)
Analysis Metals/ Lead Metals/ Lead Mercury Mercury
Preservatives None none None None
Media ASTM E1792-96a wipe MCE 37-mm 0.8 mm pore size cassette Solid Sorbent Tube, 7cm long, 6-mm OD, 4-mm ID MCE 37-mm 0.8 mm pore size cassette
Sample Container Centrifuge tube, Plastic bag none none none
Sample Size 1 1 1 1

NOTE: All above values may change from one locality to another, and may
become updated. A local environmental agency or consultant should
be contacted for the latest updates.

 
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