SIST EN ISO 8294:2000
(Main)Animal and vegatable fats and oils - Determination of copper, iron and nickel contents - Graphite furnace atomic absorption method (ISO 8294:1994)
- Abstract
Specifies a method for the determination of trace amounts of copper, iron and nickel in animal and vegetable fats and oils.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Jun-2000
- Technical Committee
- KŽP - Agricultural food products
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Jul-2000
- Due Date
- 01-Jul-2000
- Completion Date
- 01-Jul-2000
SIST EN ISO 8294:2000 is the Slovenian standard for measuring trace copper, iron and nickel in animal and vegetable fats and oils by graphite furnace atomic absorption. It is published by SIST and gives laboratories a procedure for sample preparation, calibration, measurement and reporting.
What does SIST EN ISO 8294:2000 specify?
SIST EN ISO 8294:2000 specifies a method for determining trace amounts of copper, iron and nickel in animal and vegetable fats and oils. In practice, it is a metals-in-fats test method for laboratories that need results in milligrams per kilogram.
The document is organized into clauses 1 to 11, with Annex A as an informative bibliography. Clause 1 gives the scope, Clause 2 lists normative references, Clause 3 states the principle, Clauses 4 and 5 cover reagents and apparatus, Clauses 6 to 9 cover sampling, preparation, measurement and calculation, Clause 10 gives precision data, and Clause 11 sets out the test report content.
What are the key requirements of SIST EN ISO 8294:2000?
SIST EN ISO 8294:2000 requires graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry with calibration based on standard solutions of organometallic compounds. That matters because the method is built around matching the instrument response to known metal levels before any sample result is reported.
Sample preparation and handling
Clause 7 requires the test sample to be prepared in accordance with ISO 661, and it says not to filter the sample. Clause 6 also stresses that the laboratory should receive a representative sample that has not been damaged or changed during transport and storage. In practice, this means the analytical result depends on good sampling and careful handling before the measurement even starts.
Reagents and blanks
Clause 4 requires analytical-grade reagents and grade 2 water from ISO 3696. The method uses aluminium oxide, a metal-free dilution oil, niobium solution, n-heptane and argon, with nitrogen permitted as purge gas. This matters because very low metal levels can be affected by contamination from solvents, containers or the furnace itself.
Instrument setup and furnace conditions
Clause 5 requires an atomic absorption spectrometer with background correction, a graphite furnace atomizer and suitable graphite tubes. Clause 8 sets out the instrument checks, wavelength selection and temperature programming, and Table 1 gives the furnace programme. For the reader, this means the instrument must be set up consistently enough to produce comparable absorbance readings.
Copper, iron and nickel measurement
Clause 8 uses separate operating conditions for the three metals. Copper and nickel are measured with an uncoated graphite tube, while iron uses a tube coated inside with niobium to help determine the total iron content. This is important because the tube choice affects how the metal is released and measured.
Calibration and calculation
Clause 8 requires a calibration graph for each metal using the standard working solutions, and Clause 9 says to read peak height or display/printer readings and convert them to milligrams per kilogram. Any dilution of the sample has to be taken into account. In practice, the lab must keep track of every dilution step so the final result reflects the original fat or oil.
Precision and reporting
Clause 10 provides repeatability and reproducibility data derived from an interlaboratory test with soyabean oil, groundnut oil and cocoa butter. Clause 11 requires the test report to identify the sampling method if known, the method used, the results obtained, and any optional operating details or incidents that could have influenced the result. That makes the report usable for quality control, comparison between laboratories and documentation of unusual conditions.
What terms does SIST EN ISO 8294:2000 define?
SIST EN ISO 8294:2000 uses these key terms and technical expressions:
- Graphite furnace atomic absorption - an analytical technique that measures metals by atomizing the sample in a graphite furnace and reading absorbance at selected wavelengths.
- Test portion - the portion of the fat or oil that is introduced into the measurement step.
- Dilution oil - a metal-controlled oil used to dilute samples and prepare calibration solutions.
- Standard working solution - a prepared calibration solution of known metal content used to build the calibration graph.
- Background correction - an instrument function that compensates for non-specific absorbance during measurement.
- Repeatability - closeness of agreement between results obtained under the same conditions in one laboratory.
- Reproducibility - closeness of agreement between results obtained in different laboratories.
Who uses SIST EN ISO 8294:2000?
SIST EN ISO 8294:2000 is used by analytical laboratories testing animal and vegetable fats and oils. It is relevant to quality control staff, laboratory managers and buyers who need to verify trace metal content in edible oils or fats. It is also useful in laboratories that compare results across sites and need a standardized way to report copper, iron and nickel.
Which standards are used with SIST EN ISO 8294:2000?
SIST EN ISO 8294:2000 names these related standards and what they contribute:
- ISO 661 - preparation of the test sample.
- ISO 3696 - specification and test methods for laboratory water.
- ISO 5555 - recommended sampling method for animal and vegetable fats and oils.
- ISO 5725 - precision framework used for repeatability and reproducibility assessment.
What does the SIST EN ISO 8294:2000 document contain?
SIST EN ISO 8294:2000 contains the full test method, including reagent requirements, apparatus requirements, furnace setup, blank measurements, calibration, sample analysis and result calculation. It also includes a furnace temperature programme in Table 1 and precision data in Tables 2 and 3. Annex A gives a bibliography with ISO 5555 and ISO 5725. The document is written for routine laboratory use where trace metals in fats and oils must be measured and reported in a consistent way.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 8294:2000 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Animal and vegatable fats and oils - Determination of copper, iron and nickel contents - Graphite furnace atomic absorption method (ISO 8294:1994)". This standard covers: Specifies a method for the determination of trace amounts of copper, iron and nickel in animal and vegetable fats and oils.
Specifies a method for the determination of trace amounts of copper, iron and nickel in animal and vegetable fats and oils.
SIST EN ISO 8294:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 67.200.10 - Animal and vegetable fats and oils. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 8294:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST ISO 661:1995, SIST ISO 3696:1995, SIST EN 12544-1:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Animal and vegatable fats and oils - Determination of copper, iron and nickel contents -
Graphite furnace atomic absorption method (ISO 8294:1994)
Tierische und pflanzliche Fette und Öle - Bestimmung des Gehaltes an Kupfer, Eisen
und Nickel - Graphitofen - Atomabsorptionsverfahren (ISO 8294:1994)
Corps gras d'origines animale et végétale - Détermination de la teneur en cuivre, fer et
nickel - Méthode par spectrométrie d'absorption atomique avec four en graphite (ISO
8294:1994)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 8294:1999
ICS:
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INTERNATIONAL
IS0
STANDARD 8294
First edition
1994-I I-01
Animal and vegetable fats and oils -
Determination of copper, iron and nickel
contents - Graphite furnace atomic
absorption method
Corps gras d ’origines animale et &g&ale - 06 termination de la teneur
en cuivre, fer et nickel - M&hode par spectrom6trie d ’absorption
atomique avec four en graphite
Reference number
IS0 8294: 1994(E)
IS0 8294: 1994(E)
Foreword
IS0 (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide
federation of national standards bodies (IS0 member bodies). The work
of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through IS0
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which a technical committee has been established has the right to be
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(I EC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are
circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International
Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting
a vote.
International Standard IS0 8294 was prepared by Technical Committee
ISOfTC 34, Agricultural food products, Subcommittee SC 1 I, Animal and
vegetable fats and oils.
Annex A of this International Standard is for information only.
0 IS0 1994
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced
or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and
microfilm, without permission in writing from the publisher.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD 0 IS0 IS0 8294: 1994(E)
- Determination
Animal and vegetable fats and oils
- Graphite furnace
of copper, iron and nickel contents
atomic absorption method
4 Reagents
1 Scope
Use only reagents of recognized analytical grade and
This International Standard specifies a method for the
water in accordance with grade 2 of IS0 3696.
determination of trace amounts of copper, iron and
nickel in animal and vegetable fats and oils, referred
to hereinafter as fats.
4.1 Aluminium oxide, analytical grade.
NOTE 1 A suitable aluminium oxide (Quality No. 1077) is
2 Normative references
available from Merck, D-l 600 Darmstadt, Germany?
The following standards contain provisions which,
through reference in this text, constitute provisions
4.2 Dilution oil, for example a refined edible oil,
of this International Standard. At the time of publi-
liquid at ambient temperature.
cation, the editions indicated were valid. All standards
are subject to revision, and parties to agreements Store the oi! in a metal-free polyethylene or
based on this International Standard are encouraged
polyethylene bottle (5.1). Metal contents of the oil
to investigate the possibility of applying the most re-
shall be not greater than:
cent editions of the standards indicated below.
Members of IEC and IS0 maintain registers of cur- Cu, 3 pg/kg;
rently valid International Standards.
Fe, 5 pg/kg; and
IS0 661: 1989, Animal and vegetable fats and oils -
Preparation of test sample. NL 5 pglkg.
NOTE 2 A sample of near-metal-free oil may be obtained
IS0 3696: 1987, Water for analytical laboratory use -
by the following procedure.
Specification and test methods.
Dissolve the oil in light petroleum (boiling range 40°C to
60 “C) in a ratio of 1 kg of oil to 3 litres of light petroleum.
Prepare an aluminium oxide column (diameter/height ratio
3 Principle
= l/IO) using twice the mass of aluminium oxide (activated
by heating at 150 “C for 14 h) as the mass of the oil to be
Vaporization of a test portion of the fat in a graphite
purified. Add the solution to the column and elute a volume
atomic absorption
furnace connected to an
of light petroleum 5/3 times as much as the volume the
spectrometer, previously calibrated using standard
sample was dissolved in. Evaporate the light petroleum
solutions of organ0 compounds of the metals under
from the eluate on a heated water-bath using a gentle
test. Calculation of the metal contents from the stream of nitrogen (2 l/min to 5 I/min). Remove the final
traces of light petroleum under vacuum.
absorbances at selected wavelengths.
1) This information is given for the convenience of users of this International Standard and does not constitute an endorsement
by IS0 of this product.
0 IS0
IS0 8294: 1994(E)
acid solution [c(HNOJ = 1 mol/l], rinsing with water and
4.3 Standard stock solutions
then drying in an oven at about 80 “C.
By appropriate dilution of organometallic standards
with the dilution oil (4.21, prepare standard stock sol- 5.2 Micropipettes, of 20 ~1 and 100 ~1 capacity.
utions containing respectively:
5.3 Pipette tips
Cur 2 w/kg;
5.4 Electric oven, capable of being maintained at
Fe, 10 mg/kg; and
150 “C + 2 “C.
-
Ni, 10 mg/kg.
5.5 Atomic absorption spectrometer, equipped
with either “peak height” mode and printer, or “con-
NOTE 3 Suitable standards are available from Continental
tinuous” mode and pen recorder (full-scale response
Oil Company, Ponca City, Oklahoma, USA (Conostan,
5 000 mg/kg), or Merck, D-l 600 Darmstadt, Germany in 0,2 s), together with appropriate hollow cathode
(1 000 mg/kg).l)
tube or electrodeless discharge lamp and deuterium
background corrector.
4.4 Standard working solutions
5.6 Graphite furnace atomizer, placed in the
Prepare working solutions as required on the day of
atomic absorption spectrometer (5.5), equipped with
use with the following concentrations, by diluting the
a control unit for temperature programming and a
stock solutions (4.3) with the dilution oil (4.2):
graphite tube.
Cu: 0,05 mg/kg; 0,l mg/kg; 0,2 mg/kg
e, uncoated for atomization.
Fe: 0,25 mg/kg; 0,5 mg/kg; I,0 mg/kg
amplin
Ni: 0,25 mg/kg; 0,5 mg/kg; I,0 mg/kg
It is important that the laboratory receive a sample
which is truly representative and has not been dam-
containing
4.5 Niobium solution [N b( NO&,
aged or changed during transport and storage.
1 000 mg of niobium per litre; “AAS standard solution
in aqueous matrix ”.
Sampling is not part of the method specified in this
International Standard. A recommended sampling
A suitable solution is available from Alfa Division,
NOTE 4
method is given in IS0 5555.
152 Andover Street, Danvers, MA 01923, USA (code
88083). ‘)
7 Preparation of test sample
n-Heptane, analytical grade.
4.6
Prepare the test sample in accordance with IS0 661.
Do not filter the test sample.
4.7 Argon, minimum purity 99,99 %.
If argon is not available, nitrogen may be used
NOTE 5
8 Procedure
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