ASTM D6785
Standard Test Method for Determination of Lead in Workplace Air Using Flame or Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
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ASTM D6785 is the standard test method for determining lead in workplace air using flame or graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry. It provides a focused technical approach for measuring airborne lead concentrations in occupational environments, supporting air monitoring programs and exposure evaluation. By defining an accepted analytical method, this ASTM standard helps users obtain more consistent results when assessing workplace conditions, comparing samples, and supporting health and safety decisions tied to lead exposure.
Purpose of ASTM D6785
The purpose of this standard is to establish a test method for lead analysis in workplace air by atomic absorption spectrometry. It addresses the measurement step used after air samples are collected, with options for flame or graphite furnace instrumentation depending on the analytical needs of the laboratory. ASTM D6785 is intended to support repeatable determination of lead in air samples and to provide a recognized framework for laboratories, industrial hygiene programs, and compliance-related testing.
Common use cases of ASTM D6785
This standard is commonly used in workplace air monitoring programs where lead exposure must be evaluated with a reliable laboratory method. It is relevant to testing workflows that involve collected air samples, sample preparation, and atomic absorption spectrometry in either flame or graphite furnace form. ASTM D6785 may be used by analytical laboratories, industrial hygiene teams, and organizations responsible for occupational exposure assessment, especially when consistent lead measurement is needed for reporting or comparison.
Why ASTM D6785 matters
ASTM D6785 matters because lead in workplace air can be a significant occupational health concern, and measurements need to be dependable. A standardized test method supports consistency across laboratories and helps reduce uncertainty in results used for compliance, risk management, and exposure control. For buyers and users of technical standards, ASTM D6785 offers a clear reference for evaluating analytical performance and for selecting a recognized method when lead testing is part of a workplace monitoring or quality control program.
- Lead determination in workplace air
- Flame or graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry
- Occupational exposure monitoring support
- Laboratory testing and result consistency
- Compliance and quality control reference
- Publication Date: 2022-05-02
- Publisher: ASTM
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