Waste Analysis Characterization Methods in the Analytical Development Wet Chemistry LaboratoryCX(s) Applied: B3.6Date: 06/16/2010Location(s): Aiken, South CarolinaOffice(s): Environmental Management, Savannah River Operations Office
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
June 16, 2010
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CX(s) Applied: B3.6
Date: 06/16/2010
Location(s): Aiken, South Carolina
Office(s): Environmental Management, Savannah River Operations Office
Waste analysis encompasses the following methods: specific gravity (density), turbidity, flash point, conductivity, and pH. Undiluted sample is used for all methods listed. Clean samples are analyzed on bench instruments, while radioactive samples are run on instruments located in radiological containment hoods. Instrumentation include clean and radiological use turbidimeters, balances, flash point devices, conductivity meters and probes, and titration systems. Standards and calibrants include the following: 1) turbidity - sealed glass vials purchased as a calibration kit; 2) conductivity - deionized water and purchased standards (potassium chloride solutions); 3) Density - deionized water; 4) flash point - dodecane (2 milliliters [mL]); 5) pH - 25 mL American Chemical Society certified pH buffers - pH 4.0, pH 7.0, and pH 10.0.