ASTM D5241
Standard Practice for Micro-Extraction of Water for Analysis of Volatile and Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds in Water
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ASTM D5241 is a standard practice for micro-extraction of water for analysis of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds in water. It provides a focused technical approach for preparing water samples so they can be evaluated for trace organic constituents with greater consistency. For laboratories and quality teams, this standard helps support more reliable sample handling and analytical workflow alignment when water testing is part of compliance, monitoring, or investigation activities.
Purpose of ASTM D5241
The purpose of ASTM D5241 is to define a practical micro-extraction procedure for water prior to analysis of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds. As a standard practice, it is intended to help users apply a consistent preparation step that supports downstream analytical work. This is especially useful where small-volume handling, controlled extraction, and reproducible sample preparation matter. ASTM D5241 can serve as a technical reference for laboratories seeking a standardized method framework.
Common use cases of ASTM D5241
This standard is commonly used in water-testing workflows where sample preparation must support the analysis of trace organic compounds. It may be applied in laboratory environments that evaluate environmental, industrial, or regulated water samples, especially when volatile and semi-volatile constituents are of interest. ASTM D5241 is relevant to analysts, method developers, and quality control teams that need a defined micro-extraction practice before instrumental measurement or confirmatory testing.
Why ASTM D5241 matters
ASTM D5241 matters because consistent sample preparation is essential for dependable analytical results. When water samples are processed using a recognized standard practice, laboratories can better support method consistency, comparability, and documentation. That can reduce variability in testing and improve confidence in reported findings. For procurement and compliance teams, using ASTM D5241 also helps align internal workflows with an established ASTM standard for technical review and quality control.
- Micro-extraction of water samples
- Analysis support for volatile organics
- Analysis support for semi-volatile organics
- Standardized laboratory preparation practice
- Quality control and method consistency
- Publication Date: 2024-04-29
- Publisher: ASTM
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