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U.S. EPA Method 3051A: Microwave Assisted Acid Digestion of Sediments, Sludges, and Oils

This document is included in Selected Analytical Methods for Environmental Remediation and Recovery (SAM).

Citation:

U.S. EPA. 2007. “Method 3051A (SW-846): Microwave Assisted Acid Digestion of Sediments, Sludges, and Oils,” Revision 1. Washington, DC.

Description:

Analytical Method

Purpose/Objective:

EPA’s Selected Analytical Methods for Environmental Remediation and Recovery (SAM) lists this method for preparation of solid samples to be analyzed for total vanadium, arsenic, arsine, osmium, thallium and titanium and for preparation of wipes to be analyzed for osmium and titanium.

Method 3051A: Microwave Assisted Acid Digestion of Sediments, Sludges, Soils, and Oils, part of Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods (pdf) (267.73 KB, February 2007)

U.S. EPA Method 3051A: Microwave Assisted Acid Digestion of Sediments, Sludges, and Oils

Citation:

Description:

Purpose/Objective:

Environmental Sampling and Analytical Methods (ESAM) Program