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A new river sediment standard reference material.

M S Epstein¹, B I Diamondstone, T E Gills

¹Center for Analytical Chemistry, National Institute of Standards and Technology(1), Gaithersburg, MD 20899, U.S.A.

|January 1, 1989

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A new sediment Standard Reference Material (SRM), SRM 2704, was developed for environmental analysis. This certified reference material offers comprehensive elemental characterization for improved accuracy in sediment studies.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Geochemistry
Analytical Chemistry

Background:

Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) are crucial for accurate environmental monitoring.
Previous sediment SRMs had limitations in characterization.
The Buffalo River sediment was chosen for its relevance.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the collection, processing, and certification of a new sediment SRM.
To provide a highly characterized reference material for elemental analysis.
To improve upon previous NIST sediment reference materials.

Main Methods:

Careful collection of sediment from the Buffalo River.
Rigorous processing and homogenization techniques.
Extensive analytical method validation and quality control procedures.

Main Results:

SRM 2704 is certified for 25 elements.
Information is provided for an additional 22 elements.
Enhanced characterization compared to previous sediment SRMs.

Conclusions:

SRM 2704 is a valuable, well-characterized sediment reference material.
Improved analytical methods and quality control enhance its reliability.
This SRM will support more accurate environmental and geochemical studies.