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SW-846 Test Method 3040A: Dissolution Procedure for Oils, Greases, or Waxes

This document outlines the procedure used to prepare samples containing oils, etc. for analysis by flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FLAA) or inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) for several metals.

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Method 3040A: Dissolution Procedure for Oils, Greases, or Waxes, part of Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods (PDF)(6 pp, 32 K, December 1996)