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SW-846 Test Method 3010A: Acid Digestion of Aqueous Samples and Extracts for Total Metals for Analysis by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (FLAA) or Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectroscopy (ICP)

This document outlines the procedure which is used for the preparation of aqueous samples, extraction procedure (EP) and mobility procedure extracts, and wastes that contain suspended solids for analysis to determine total metals.

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Method 3010A: Acid Digestion of Aqueous Samples and Extracts for Total Metals for Analysis by FLAA or ICP Spectroscopy, part of Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods (PDF)(5 pp, 72 K, July 1992)