ASTM D888
Standard Test Methods for Dissolved Oxygen in Water
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ASTM D888 is the ASTM standard for standard test methods for dissolved oxygen in water, providing a structured reference for measuring a key water-quality parameter. It matters because dissolved oxygen results are often used to assess water condition, support process control, and compare test data consistently across laboratories or field programs. For buyers and technical teams, this standard helps identify the right document when dissolved oxygen testing needs to be performed in a controlled, repeatable way.
Overview of ASTM D888
The official title, Standard Test Methods for Dissolved Oxygen in Water, indicates that ASTM D888 focuses on how dissolved oxygen is measured in water samples. As a test-method standard, it is typically used to support consistency in laboratory or field testing and to provide a common technical basis for reporting results. ASTM D888 is relevant wherever dissolved oxygen data must be dependable, comparable, and suitable for quality control or compliance-related decision-making.
Common use cases of ASTM D888
ASTM D888 is commonly used in water testing workflows where dissolved oxygen values need to be measured and documented with a recognized standard. It may be applied in laboratories, environmental monitoring programs, and water-quality evaluation activities involving natural waters, treated water, or other water samples. The standard is also useful when teams need a clear method reference for selecting test procedures, training personnel, or maintaining consistent measurement practices across projects.
Benefits of using ASTM D888
Using ASTM D888 can help improve consistency in dissolved oxygen testing and support more reliable comparison of results over time or between testing locations. It provides a recognized ASTM reference that may assist with procurement, method selection, and internal quality control. For organizations that depend on accurate water-quality data, the standard can reduce ambiguity, support compliance efforts, and strengthen confidence in reported measurements.
- Standard methods for dissolved oxygen in water
- Supports consistent measurement and reporting
- Useful for laboratory and field testing workflows
- Helps with quality control and method selection
- Publication Date: 2020-11-12
- Publisher: ASTM
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