EN 12338:1998
(Main)Water quality - Determination of mercury - Enrichment methods by amalgamation
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the determination of mercury in two parts which use either tin(II)chloride or sodium tetrahydroborate as reducing agent. The methods described in clauses 4 and 5 are suitable for the determination of mercury in water, for example in ground, surface and waste waters, in the concentration range from 0,01 microgram/l to 1 microgram/l. Higher concentrations may be determined if the water sample is diluted.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 21-Jul-1998
- Withdrawal Date
- 14-Apr-2012
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 230 - Water analysis
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 230 - Water analysis
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 15-Apr-2012
- Completion Date
- 15-Apr-2012
Relations
- Effective Date
- 23-Jan-2013
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12338:1998 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Water quality - Determination of mercury - Enrichment methods by amalgamation". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the determination of mercury in two parts which use either tin(II)chloride or sodium tetrahydroborate as reducing agent. The methods described in clauses 4 and 5 are suitable for the determination of mercury in water, for example in ground, surface and waste waters, in the concentration range from 0,01 microgram/l to 1 microgram/l. Higher concentrations may be determined if the water sample is diluted.
This European Standard specifies the determination of mercury in two parts which use either tin(II)chloride or sodium tetrahydroborate as reducing agent. The methods described in clauses 4 and 5 are suitable for the determination of mercury in water, for example in ground, surface and waste waters, in the concentration range from 0,01 microgram/l to 1 microgram/l. Higher concentrations may be determined if the water sample is diluted.
EN 12338:1998 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.060.01 - Water quality in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12338:1998 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 12846:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12338:1998 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 76/464/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/92/45. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.DPDOJLUDQMHPWasserbeschaffenheit - Bestimmung von Quecksilber - Verfahren nach Anreicherung durch AmalgamierungQualité de l'eau - Dosage du mercure - Méthodes apres enrichissement par amalgameWater quality - Determination of mercury - Enrichment methods by amalgamation13.060.50VQRYLExamination of water for chemical substancesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12338:1998SIST EN 12338:2000en01-januar-20
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