EN 13657:2002
(Main)Characterization of waste - Digestion for subsequent determination of aqua regia soluble portion of elements
General Information
- Abstract
This standard specifies methods of digestion with aqua regia. Solutions produced by the methods are suitable for analysis e.g. by atomic absorption spectrometry (FLAAS, HGAAS, CVAAS, GFAAS), inductively coupled plasma emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) and inductive coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The method is applicable to the digestion of waste for example for the following elements: Al, Sb, As, B, Ba, Be, Cd, Ca, Cr, Co, Cu, Fe, Pb, Mg, Mn, Hg, Mo, Ni, P, K, Se, Ag, S, Na, Sr, Sn, Te, Ti, Tl, V, Zn.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 15-Oct-2002
- Withdrawal Date
- 16-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 444 - Environmental characterization
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 444/WG 3 - Inorganic analysis
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 05-Nov-2025
- Completion Date
- 17-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Not Harmonized99/31/EC - Landfill of waste
Relations
- Effective Date
- 26-Nov-2025
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13657:2002 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Characterization of waste - Digestion for subsequent determination of aqua regia soluble portion of elements". This standard covers: This standard specifies methods of digestion with aqua regia. Solutions produced by the methods are suitable for analysis e.g. by atomic absorption spectrometry (FLAAS, HGAAS, CVAAS, GFAAS), inductively coupled plasma emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) and inductive coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The method is applicable to the digestion of waste for example for the following elements: Al, Sb, As, B, Ba, Be, Cd, Ca, Cr, Co, Cu, Fe, Pb, Mg, Mn, Hg, Mo, Ni, P, K, Se, Ag, S, Na, Sr, Sn, Te, Ti, Tl, V, Zn.
This standard specifies methods of digestion with aqua regia. Solutions produced by the methods are suitable for analysis e.g. by atomic absorption spectrometry (FLAAS, HGAAS, CVAAS, GFAAS), inductively coupled plasma emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) and inductive coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The method is applicable to the digestion of waste for example for the following elements: Al, Sb, As, B, Ba, Be, Cd, Ca, Cr, Co, Cu, Fe, Pb, Mg, Mn, Hg, Mo, Ni, P, K, Se, Ag, S, Na, Sr, Sn, Te, Ti, Tl, V, Zn.
EN 13657:2002 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.030.40 - Installations and equipment for waste disposal and treatment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13657:2002 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 54321:2021, EN ISO 3696:1995. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13657:2002 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 99/31/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/326. 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.HQWRYCharakterisierung von Abfällen - Aufschluss zur anschließenden Bestimmung des in Königswasser löslichen Anteils an Elementen in AbfällenCaractérisation des déchets - Digestion en vue de la détermination ultérieure de la part des éléments solubles dans l'eau régale contenus dans les déchetsCharacterization of waste - Digestion for subsequent determination of aqua regia soluble portion of elements13.030.40Naprave in oprema za odstranjevanje in obdelavo odpadkovInstallations and equipment for waste disposal and treatmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13657:2002SIST EN 13657:2004en01-januar-2004SIST EN 13657:2004SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13657October 2002ICS 13.030.40English versionCharacterization of waste - Digestion for subsequentdetermination of aqua regia soluble portion of elementsCaractérisation des déchets - Digestion en vue de ladétermination ultérieure de la part des éléments solublesdans l'eau régale contenus dans les déchetsCharakterisierung von Abfällen - Aufschluss zuranschließenden Bestimmung des in Königswasserlöslichen Anteils an Elementen in AbfällenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 August 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13657:2002 ESIST EN 13657:2004
(normative)
Calibration of the power adjustment.14Annex B
(informative)
Validation.15B.1Inter-laboratory study.15B.2Robustness study.23Bibliography.26SIST EN 13657:2004
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