3500-Cr CHROMIUM*

3500-Cr A. Introduction

1. Occurrence and Significance

Chromium (Cr) is the first element in Group VIB in the periodic

table; it has an atomic number of 24, an atomic weight of 51.99, and

valences of 0 and 2 through 6. The average abundance of Cr in the

earth’s crust is 122 ppm; in soils Cr ranges from 11 to 22 ppm; in

streams it averages about 1 g/L, and in groundwaters it is generally

100 g/L. Chromium is found chiefly in chrome-iron ore

(FeO  Cr2O3). Chromium is used in alloys, in electroplating, and in

pigments. Chromate compounds frequently are added to cooling

water for corrosion control.

In natural waters trivalent chromium exists as Cr3,

Cr(OH)2, Cr(OH)2

, and Cr(OH)4; in the hexavalent form

chromium exists as CrO4

2and as Cr2O72. Cr3 would be

expected to form strong complexes with amines, and would be

adsorbed by clay minerals.

Chromium is considered nonessential for plants, but an essential trace element for animals. Hexavalent compounds have been

shown to be carcinogenic by inhalation and are corrosive to

tissue. The chromium guidelines for natural water are linked to

the hardness or alkalinity of the water (i.e., the softer the water,

the lower the permitted level for chromium). The United Nations

Food and Agriculture Organization recommended maximum

level for irrigation waters is 100 g/L. The U.S. EPA primary

drinking water standard MCL is 100 g/L for total chromium.

2. Selection of Method

The colorimetric method (B) is useful for the determination of

hexavalent chromium in a natural or treated water in the range

from 100 to 1000 g/L. This range can be extended by appropriate sample dilution or concentration and/or use of longer cell

paths. The ion chromatographic method with photometric detection (C) is suitable for determining dissolved hexavalent chromium in drinking water, groundwater, and industrial wastewater

effluents from 0.5 to 5000 g/L. The electrothermal atomic

absorption spectrometric method (3113B) is suitable for determining low levels of total chromium (50 g/L) in water and

wastewater, and the flame atomic absorption spectrometric methods (3111B and C) and the inductively coupled plasma methods

(3120 and 3125) are appropriate for measuring total chromium

concentrations up to milligram-per-liter levels.

3. Sample Handling

If dissolved chromium content is desired, then immediately

after collection, filter sample through a 0.45-m membrane

filter, and acidify filtrate with conc HNO3 to pH 2. Analyze

within 6 months of collection.

If dissolved hexavalent chromium content is desired, then

adjust filtrate pH to between 9.3 and 9.7 with buffer solution plus

600 L 5N NaOH per 100 mL of sample (3500-Cr.B.4b). Some

samples may require more NaOH (5N or 1N). Alternatively, use

buffer without 5N NaOH, and add 1N NaOH as necessary within

the first 24 h to bring sample pH within range. Never dilute

sample volume by more than 10%. Refrigerate to 6°C. Analyze with 28 d of collection. If pH is not within proper range,

then either analyze sample or adjust its pH within the 24 h.

If total chromium content is desired, then immediately after

collection, acidify unfiltered samples with conc HNO3 to pH 2.

Analyze within 6 months of collection.

If total hexavalent chromium content is desired, then adjust pH

of unfiltered samples to 9 with buffer solution plus 600 L 5N

NaOH per 100 mL of sample (3500-Cr.B.4b). Some samples

may require more NaOH (5N or 1N). Alternatively, use buffer

with 5N NaOH, and add 1N NaOH as necessary within the first

24 h to bring sample pH within range. Never dilute sample

volume by more than 10%. Refrigerate to 6°C. Analyze within

28 d of collection. If pH is not within proper range, then either

analyze sample or adjust its pH within the first 24 h.

3500-Cr B. Colorimetric Method

1. General Discussion

a. Principle: This procedure measures only hexavalent chromium, Cr(VI). For total chromium determination, acid-digest the

sample (see Section 3030) and follow with a suitable instrumental analysis technique. The hexavalent chromium is determined

colorimetrically by reaction with diphenylcarbazide in acid solution. A red-violet colored complex of unknown composition is

produced. The reaction is very sensitive, the molar absorptivity

based on chromium being about 40 000 L g1 cm1 at 530 or

540 nm. NOTE: Validation data for 3500-Cr.B were developed at

540 nm. Validation data for 3500-Cr.C were developed at 530 nm.

b. Interferences: The reaction with diphenylcarbazide is nearly

specific for chromium. Hexavalent molybdenum and mercury

* Approved by Standard Methods Committee, 2009. Editorial revisions, 2011.

Joint Task Group: Rock J. Vitale (chair), C. Ellen Gonter, Timothy S. Oostdyk; 20th

Edition—See 3500-Al.

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salts will react to form color with the reagent but the intensities

are much lower than that for chromium at the specified pH.

Concentrations of Mo or Hg as high as 200 mg/L can be

tolerated. Vanadium interferes strongly but concentrations up to

10 times that of chromium will not result in significant analytical

error. Iron in concentrations greater than 1 mg/L may produce a

yellow color but the ferric ion (Fe3) color is not strong and no

difficulty is encountered normally if the absorbance is measured

photometrically at the appropriate wavelength.

c. Quality control (QC): The QC practices considered to be an

integral part of each method can be found in Section 3020.

2. Apparatus

a. Colorimetric equipment: One of the following is required:

1) Spectrophotometer, for use at 530 or 540 nm, with a light

path of 1 cm or longer.

2) Filter photometer, providing a light path of 1 cm or longer

and equipped with a greenish yellow filter having maximum

transmittance at 530 or 540 nm.

b. Laboratory ware: Soak all reusable items (glass, plastic,

etc.), including sample containers, overnight in laboratory-grade

detergent, rinse, and soak for 4 h in a mixture of nitric acid (1

part), hydrochloric acid (2 parts), and reagent water (9 parts).

Rinse with tap water and reagent water. NOTE: Never use chromic acid cleaning solution.

c. pH meter: Use any commerical pH meter. Standardize and

calibrate according to manufacturer’s instructions. pay special

attention to temperature compensation and electrode care.

3. Reagents

Use reagent water (see Section 1080) for reagent preparation

and analytical procedure.

a. Stock chromium solution: Dissolve 141.4 mg K2Cr2O7 in

water and dilute to 100 mL; 1.00 mL  500 g Cr. CAUTION:

Hexavalent chromium is toxic and a suspected carcinogen.

Handle with care.

b. Standard chromium solution: Dilute 1.00 mL stock chromium solution to 100 mL; 1.00 mL  5.00 g Cr. Prepare

calibration standards at time of analysis.

c. Nitric acid, HNO3, conc.

d. Sulfuric acid, H2SO4, conc, 18N, and 6N.

e. Sulfuric acid, H2SO4, 0.2N: Dilute 17 mL 6N H2SO4 to 500

mL with water.

f. Phosphoric acid, H3PO4, conc.

g. Diphenylcarbazide solution: Dissolve 250 mg 1,5-diphenylcarbazide (1,5-diphenylcarbohydrazide) in 50 mL acetone.

Store in a brown bottle. Prepare weekly. Discard if the solution

becomes discolored.

h. Sodium hydroxide, 1N: Dissolve 40 g low-level metal

impurity NaOH in 1 L water. Store in plastic bottle. Smaller

volumes may be prepared.

i. Sodium hydroxide, 5N: Dissolve 200 g low-level metal

impurity NaOH in 1 L water. Store in plastic bottle. Smaller

volumes may be prepared.

j. Buffer solution: Dissolve 33 g ammonium sulfate in 75 mL

water. Add 6.5 mL ammonium hydroxide, and dilute to 100 mL

with water. Smaller volumes may be prepared.

4. Procedure

a. Preparation of calibration curve: To compensate for possible slight losses of chromium during analytical operations, treat

standards and samples with the same procedure. Accordingly,

pipet measured volumes of standard chromium solution (5 g/

mL) ranging from 2.00 to 20.0 mL, to give standards for 10 to

100 g Cr, into 250-mL beakers or conical flasks. Depending on

pretreatment used in ¶ b below, proceed with subsequent treatment of standards as if they were samples.

Develop color as for samples, transfer a suitable portion of

each colored solution to a 1-cm absorption cell, and measure

absorbance at 540 nm, using reagent water as reference. Correct

absorbance readings of standards by subtracting absorbance of a

reagent blank carried through the method.

Construct a calibration curve by plotting corrected absorbance

values against micrograms chromium in 102 mL final volume.

b. Treatment of sample: Filter sample through a 0.45-m

filter. Use a portion of sample to rinse syringe filter unit and

filter, then collect the required volume of filtrate. Adjust pH to

between 9.3 and 9.7 by adding 1 mL buffer plus 600 L 5N

NaOH per 100 mL sample. More NaOH (5N or 1 N) may be

required to bring sample pH into range. Alternatively, use the

buffer without the 5N NaOH, and add 1N NaOH as necessary

within the first 24 hours to bring sample pH into range. Never

dilute sample volume by more than 10%. Ship and store

samples at 6°C. Bring to room temperature before analysis.

Analyze samples within 28 d of collection. If pH is not within

the proper range, either analyze the sample or adjust its pH

within the first 24 hours. Drinking water samples do not

require field filtration.

c. Color development and measurement: Bring samples to

room temperature before analysis. Add 0.25 mL (5 drops)

H3PO4. Use 0.2N H2SO4 and a pH meter to adjust solution to pH

2.0  0.5. Transfer solution to a 100-mL volumetric flask, dilute

to 100 mL, and mix. Add 2.0 mL diphenylcarbazide solution,

mix, and let stand 5 to 10 min for full color development.

Transfer an appropriate portion to a 1-cm absorption cell and

measure its absorbance at 530 or 540 nm, using reagent water as

reference. Correct absorbance reading of sample by subtracting

absorbance of a blank carried through the method (see also note

below). From the corrected absorbance, determine micrograms

chromium present by reference to the calibration curve.

NOTE: If the solution is turbid after dilution to 100 mL in ¶ c

above, take an absorbance reading before adding carbazide reagent and correct absorbance reading of final colored solution by

subtracting the absorbance measured previously.

5. Calculation

mg Cr/L  g Cr (in 102 mL final volume)

A

where:

A  mL original sample.

6. Precision and Bias

Collaborative test data from 16 laboratories were obtained on

reagent water, tap water, 10% NaCl solution, treated water from

synthetic organic industrial waste, EPA extraction leachate, process

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water, lake water, and effluent from a steel pickle liquor treatment

plant.3 The test data yielded the following relationships:

Reagent water:

St 0.037x  0.006

So 0.022x  0.004

Drinking or wastewater:

St 0.067x  0.004

So 0.037x  0.002

Leachate:

St 0.032x  0.007

So 0.017x  0.004

where:

St  overall precision,

So  single-operator precision, and

x  chromium concentration, mg/L.

7. References

1. U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. 1996. Determination of

hexavalent chromium by ion chromatography. Method 1636. EPA

821-R-96-003, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington,

D.C.

2. EATON, A., A. HAGHANI & L. RAMIREZ. 2001. The Erin Brockovich

factor. In Proc. Water Quality Technology Conf. (Nashville, Tenn.,

November 11–15, 2001). American Water Works Assoc., Denver, Colo.

3. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS. 1996. Chromium,

total. D1687-92, Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol. 11.01.

American Soc. Testing & Materials, Philadelphia, Pa.

8. Bibliography

ROWLAND, G.P., JR. 1939. Photoelectric colorimetry—Optical study of

permanganate ion and of chromium-diphenylcarbazide system.

Anal. Chem. 11:442.

URONE, P.F. 1955. Stability of colorimetric reagent for chromium, 5-diphenylcarbazide, in various solvents. Anal. Chem. 27:1354.

ALLEN, T.L. 1958. Microdetermination of chromium with 1,5-diphenylcarbohydrazide. Anal. Chem. 30:447.

ONISHI, H. 1979. Colorimetric Determination of Traces of Metals, 4th ed.

Interscience Publishers, New York, N.Y.

3500-Cr C. Ion Chromatographic Method

1. General Discussion

a. Principle: This method is applicable to determination of dissolved hexavalent chromium in drinking water, groundwater, and

industrial wastewater effluents. An aqueous sample is filtered and

its pH adjusted to 9 to 9.5 with a concentrated buffer. This pH

adjustment reduces the solubility of trivalent chromium and preserves the hexavalent chromium oxidation state. The sample is

introduced into the instrument’s eluent stream of ammonium sulfate

and ammonium hydroxide. Trivalent chromium in solution is separated from the hexavalent chromium by the column. After separation, hexavalent chromium reacts with an azide dye to produce a

chromogen that is measured at 530 or 540 nm. NOTE: Validation

data for 3500-Cr.C were developed at 530 nm. Hexavalent chromium is identified on the basis of retention time.

Although this method was developed using specific commercial equipment, use of another manufacturer’s equipment should

be acceptable if appropriate adjustments are made.

b. Interferences: Interferences may come from several

sources. Use analytical grade salts for the buffer because trace

amounts of chromium may be included.

Several soluble species of trivalent chromium in the sample

may be oxidized to the hexavalent form in an alkaline medium in

the presence of such oxidants as hydrogen peroxide, ozone, and

manganese dioxide. The hexavalent form can be reduced to the

trivalent in the presence of reducing species in an acid medium.

High ionic concentration may cause column overload. Samples high in chloride and/or sulfate might show this phenomenon, which is characterized by a change in peak geometry.

Interfering organic compounds are removed by the guard

column.

c. Minimum detectable concentrations: The method detection

levels obtained in a single laboratory with a 250-L loop were as

follows:

Reagent water 0.4 g/L

Drinking water 0.3 g/L

Groundwater 0.3 g/L

Primary wastewater effluent 0.3 g/L

Electroplating waste 0.3 g/L

d. Sample preservation and holding time: Filter sample

through a 0.45 m filter. Use a portion of sample to rinse syringe

filter unit and filter, then collect the required volume of filtrate.

Adjust pH to between 9.3 and 9.7 by adding 1 mL buffer plus

600 L 5N NaOH per 100 mL of sample. More NaOH (5N or 1

N) may be required to bring sample pH into range. Alternatively,

use the buffer without the 5N NaOH, and add 1N NaOH as

necessary within the first 24 h to bring sample pH into range.

Never dilute sample volume by more than 10%. Ship and store

samples at 6°C. Bring to room temperature before analysis.

Analyze samples within 28 d of collection. If pH is not within the

proper range, either analyze the sample or adjust its pH via one

of the above methods within the first 24 h. Drinking water

samples do not require field filtration.

Ship and store sample at 4°C. Bring to room temperature

before analysis. Analyze samples within 24 h of collection.

2. Apparatus

a. Ion chromatograph equipped with a pump capable of precisely delivering a flow of 1 to 5 mL/min. The metallic parts of

the pump must not contact sample, eluent, or reagent. Sample

loops should be available or the instrument should be capable of

delivering from 50 to 250-L injections of sample. The visible

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absorption cell should not contain metallic parts that contact the

eluent-sample flow. The cell must be usable at 530 nm. Use

plastic pressurized containers to deliver eluent and post-column

reagent. Use high-purity helium (99.995%) to pressurize the

eluent and post-column reagent vessel.

b. Guard column, to be placed before the separator column,

containing an adsorbent capable of adsorbing organic compounds and particulates that would damage or interfere with the

analysis or equipment.*

c. Separator column, packed with a high-capacity anion-exchange resin capable of resolving chromate from other sample

constituents.†

d. Recorder, integrator, or computer for receiving signals

from the detector as a function of time.

e. Laboratory ware: Soak all reusable items (glass, plastic,

etc.) including sample containers, overnight in laboratory-grade

detergent, rinse, and soak for 4 h in a mixture of nitric acid (1

part), hydrochloric acid (2 parts), and reagent water (9 parts).

Rinse with tap water and reagent water. NOTE: Never use chromic acid cleaning solution.

f. Syringe, equipped with male luer-type fitting and a capacity

of at least 3 mL.

g. pH meter: Use any commercial pH meter. Standardize and

calibrate according to manufacturer’s instructions. Pay special

attention to temperature compensation and electrode care.

3. Reagents

a. Reagent water: Deionized or distilled water free from

interferences at the minimum detection level of each constituent,

filtered through a 0.2-m membrane filter and having a conductance of less than 0.1 S/cm. Use for preparing all reagents (see

Section 1080).

b. Cr(VI) stock solution, 100 mg Cr6/L: Prepare from primary standard grade potassium dichromate. Dissolve 0.1414 g

K2Cr2O7 in water and dilute to 500 mL in a volumetric flask. pH

adjustment is not required. Store in plastic. CAUTION: Hexavalent chromium is toxic and a suspected carcinogen; handle

with care.

c. Eluent: Dissolve 33 g ammonium sulfate (NH4)2SO4, in 500

mL water and add 6.5 mL conc ammonium hydroxide, NH4OH.

Dilute to 1 L with water.

d. Post-column reagent: Dissolve 0.5 g 1,5-diphenylcarbazide

in 100 mL HPLC-grade methanol. Add with stirring to 500 mL

water containing 28 mL conc H2SO4. Dilute to 1 L with water.

Reagent is stable for 4 or 5 d; prepare only as needed.

e. Buffer solution: Dissolve 33 g ammonium sulfate,

(NH4)2SO4, in 75 mL water and add 6.5 mL conc ammonium

hydroxide, NH4OH. Dilute to 100 mL with water.

f. Sodium hydroxide, 5N: Dissolve 200 g NaOH in 1 L water.

Store in plastic bottle. Smaller volumes may be prepared.

4. Procedure

a. Instrument setup: Establish ion chromatograph operating

conditions as indicated in Table 3500-Cr:I. Set flow rate of the

eluent pump at 1.5 mL/min and adjust pressure of reagent

delivery module so that the system flow rate, measured after the

detector, is 2.0 mL/min. Measure system flow rate using a

graduated cylinder and stopwatch. Allow approximately 30 min

after adjustment before measuring flow.

Use an injection loop size based on required sensitivity. A

50-L loop is sufficient, although a 250-L loop was used to

determine the method detection level.

b. Calibration: Before sample analysis, construct a calibration

curve using a minimum of a blank and three standards that

bracket the expected sample concentration range. Prepare calibration standards from the stock standard (3b) by appropriate

dilution with reagent water in volumetric flasks. Adjust to pH 9

to 9.5 with buffer solution (3e) before final dilution. Injection

volumes of standards should be about 10 times the injection loop

volume to insure complete loop flushing.

c. Sample analysis: Bring chilled, pH-adjusted sample to

ambient temperature. Fill a clean syringe with sample, attach a

0.45-m syringe filter, and inject 10 times the sample loop

volume into the instrument. Dilute any sample that has a concentration greater than the highest calibration standard.

5. Calculation

Determine area or height of the Cr(VI) peak in the calibration

standard chromatograms. Establish a calibration curve by performing a regression analysis of peak height or peak area against

standard concentration in mg/L. If correlation coefficient is less

than 0.995, do not use these data. Check analytical process.

For samples, measure area (or height) of Cr(VI) peak in

sample chromatogram, as determined by retention time. Calculate Cr(VI) concentration by interpolating from the calibration

line. Correct data for any dilutions made.

Currently available instrumentation automates the entire measurement process (peak measurement, calibration, and sample measurements and calculations). Ensure that enough quality control

samples are analyzed to monitor the instrumental processes.

6. Quality Control

The quality control practices considered to be an integral part

of each method can be found in Section 3020.

a. Initial demonstration of performance: Before sample analysis, set up instrument and analyze enough known samples to * IonPac NG1, Dionex, 4700 Lakeside Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, or equivalent.

† IonPac AS7, Dionex, or equivalent.

TABLE 3500-Cr:I. ION CHROMATOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS

Variable Value

Guard column Dionex IonPac NG1

Separator column Dionex IonPac AS7

Eluent 250 mM (NH4)2SO4

100 mM NH4OH

Eluent flow rate 1.5 mL/min

Post-column reagent 2 mM diphenylcarbohydrazide

10% v/v CH3OH

1N H2SO4

Post-column reagent flow rate 0.5 mL/min

Detector Visible @ 530 nm

Retention time 3.8 min

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determine estimates for the method detection level and linear

calibration range. Use the initial demonstration of performance

to characterize instrument performance, i.e., method detection

levels (MDLs) and linear calibration range.

b. Initial and continuing calibration performance: Initially,

after every 10 samples, and after the final sample, analyze an

independent check sample and a calibration blank. The concentration of the calibration check sample should be near the mid-calibration range; prepare from a source independent of the calibration

standards. Use acceptance criteria for check standard recovery and

calibration standard concentration based on project goals for precision and accuracy. Typical values for recovery of the check standard range from 90 to 110%. The acceptance criteria for the calibration blank are typically set at  the nominal MDL.

c. Reagent blank analysis: Analyze one laboratory reagent

blank with each batch of samples. Significant Cr(VI) detected in

the reagent blank is a sign of contamination. Identify source and

eliminate contamination.

d. Laboratory-fortified matrix (also known as matrix spike) analysis: To a portion of a sample, add a known quantity of Cr(VI).

After analysis, calculate percent recovery of the known addition. If

the recovery falls outside the control limits (typically 75 to 125%),

the matrix may be interfering with the analysis. If matrix interferences are thought to be present, use the method of standard additions, if appropriate, to minimize the effect of interferences. NOTE:

There are situations where low recoveries of analyte additions can

be overcome, or where the non-detected analyte results can be

further validated by the application of three-point method of standard addition. The decision to apply method of standard additions

should be a function of achieving desired data quality objectives.

Analyze fortified matrix samples as frequently as dictated by project

goals and anticipated similarity of matrices in the sample set.

e. Laboratory control sample: Analyze a laboratory control

sample (LCS) from an external source with every sample batch.

Process LCS and samples identically, including filtering and pH

adjustment. Base acceptance criteria for LCS recovery on project

goals for precision and bias. Typical values for acceptable recovery range from 90 to 110%.

7. Precision and Bias

The instrument operating conditions and data from a singlelaboratory test of the method are shown in Tables 3500-Cr:I and

3500-Cr:II, respectively.

Multilaboratory test data are shown in Table 3500-Cr:III.‡

Fifteen laboratories analyzed samples ranging from 1.2 to 960

g Cr/L.

For reagent water matrix:

So 0.033x  0.106

St 0.050x  0.559

Mean recovery  1.04x  0.183

where:

So  single-operator precision,

St  overall precision, and

x  added amount.

For wastewater matrix:

So 0.041x  0.039

St 0.059x  1.05

Mean recovery  0.989x  0.41

The eleven water samples consisted of a reagent water blank

and five Youden pairs. The nine wastewater samples consisted of

a wastewater blank and four Youden pairs.

‡ The multilaboratory precision and bias data cited in this method were the result

of a collaborative study carried out jointly between U.S. EPA Environmental

Monitoring Systems Laboratory (Cincinnati) and Committee D-19 of ASTM.

TABLE 3500-Cr:II. SINGLE-LABORATORY PRECISION AND BIAS

Sample Type

Concentration*

g/L

Mean Recovery

% RPD†

Reagent water 100 100 0.8

1000 100 0.0

Drinking water 100 105 6.7

1000 98 1.5

Groundwater 100 98 0.0

1000 96 0.8

Primary wastewater

effluent

100 100 0.7

1000 104 2.7

Electroplating

effluent

100 99 0.4

1000 101 0.4

* Sample fortified at this concentration level.

† RPD - relative percent difference between fortified duplicates.

TABLE 3500-Cr:III. MULTILABORATORY DETERMINATION OF BIAS FOR

HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM*

Water

Amount

Added

g/L

Amount

Found

g/L St So

Bias

%

Reagent 6.00 6.68 1.03 0.53 11.3

8.00 8.64 1.10 8.0

16.0 17.4 2.25 0.77 8.8

20.0 21.4 2.31 7.0

100 101 1.91 3.76 1.0

140 143 5.52 2.1

800 819 24.3 12.7 2.4

960 966 18.5 7.3

Waste 6.0 5.63 1.17 0.55 6.2

8.0 7.31 1.91 8.6

16.0 15.1 2.70 1.85 5.6

20.0 19.8 1.01 1.0

100 98.9 4.36 3.31 1.1

140 138 8.39 1.4

800 796 60.6 27.1 0.5

960 944 72.1 1.7

* Each Youden pair was used to calculate one laboratory data point (So).

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8. Bibliography

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. 1991. Methods for the Determination of Metals in Environmental Samples. Method 218.6, EPA-600/

4-91-010, Environmental Monitoring Systems Lab., Cincinnati, Ohio.

DIONEX. 1990. Technical Note No. 26. Dionex, Sunnyvale, Calif.

EDGEL, K.W., J.A. LONGBOTTOM & R.A. JOYCE. 1994. Determination of

dissolved hexavalent chromium in drinking water, ground water,

and industrial wastewater effluents by ion chromatography: Collaborative study. J. Assoc. Offic. Anal. Chem. 77:994.

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