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AS 3853.1-1991

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Fume from welding and allied processes Guide to methods for the sampling and analysis of particulate matter

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF 1 User , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-1991

Superseded date

30-06-2017

Superseded by

AS 3853.1-2006

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1 - AS 3853.1:1991 FUME FROM WELDING AND ALLIED PROCESSES - GUIDE TO METHODS FOR THE SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS OF PARTICULATE MATTER
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - 1 Scope
6 - 2 Breathing zone sampling
6 - 2.1 Sampling head
6 - 2.2 Filtering medium
6 - 2.3 Pump
7 - 2.4 Sampling rate
7 - 2.5 Sampling position
7 - 2.6 Procedure
7 - 3 Static background sampling
7 - 4 Principles of analysis methods
9 - 5 Handling and weighing of test specimens
9 - 6 Total particulate fume concentration
9 - 7 Analytical procedures
9 - 7.1 General
9 - 7.2 Atomic absorption spectrometry
10 - 7.3 Ion selective electrode procedure for fluoride
10 - 7.4 Colorimetric procedure for total hexavalent chromium
11 - 8 Recording of test data and presentation of results
12 - Appendix A - Example of completed welding fume data form

Establishes the adoption as an Australian Standard of BS 6691:Part 1:1986 with amendments as described in the Preface. The Standard provides guidance on methods for the sampling and analysis of particulate matter in fume from welding and allied processes.

Committee
CH-031
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7262 6404 0
Pages
8
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

This Part of BS 6691 provides guidance on methods for the sampling and analysis of particulate matter in fume from welding and allied processes.NOTE 1. Advice on sampling strategy may be obtained from HSE Guidance Note EH 42.NOTE 2. The titles of publications referred to in this standard are listed on the back cover.

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