SKC OSHA / NIOSH Sampling Guide for Mercury (Rathje & Marcero)

SKC OSHA / NIOSH Sampling Guide for Mercury (Rathje & Marcero)
Chemical Information
Mercury (Rathje & Marcero)
7439-97-6
AA
 
Sampling Parameters

TWA
C/STEL

varies

1000 - 3000 ml/min

varies

Important Information
NON 17: Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J. 37 (5):311-314 (1976). 'Improved Hopcalite Procedure for the Determination of Mercury Vapor in Air by Flameless Atomic Absorption.'

SKC Sampling Equipment

Sorbent Tube:
  1. Sorbent Tube, Anasorb C300, 8 x 110-mm size, 1 section, 500 mg sorbent, 20/40 mesh, 50Pk
    Part Number: 226-17-3A
    $216.00 /PK
    Sorbent Tube, Anasorb C300, 8 x 110-mm size, 1 section, 500 mg sorbent, 20/40 mesh. Anasorb C300 is equivalent to Hydrar and Carulite Tube Ends: Glass Sealed Separators: Glass Wool/Glass Wool
Pumps:
  1. AirChek TOUCH Pump
    Part Number: 220-5000TC
    $1,208.00 /EA
    AirChek® TOUCH AirChek Pump with Li-Ion battery pack and screwdriver set. Requires charging cradle and power supply. Connectivity to PC requires 877-93. Low flows from 5 to 500 ml/min require a low flow kit. AirChek TOUCH pumps contain Li-Ion batteries and are subject to special shipping regulations. AirChek TOUCH requires ¼-inch ID tubing.

This SKC Air Sampling Guide is a reference only to assist users in finding the method, sampling equipment, and sampling media for a specific compound. This publication is intended for general information only and should not be used as a substitute for reviewing applicable government regulations, equipment operating instructions, or legal standards. Users must consult the appropriate sampling method for the compound of interest before sampling. The sampling parameters shown here are suggestions based on the ranges or volume, flow, and time specified in the methods. It is the responsibility of the analyst performing the sampling and analysis steps to adjust the parameters so that the required detection limits can be obtained. The information contained in this document should not be construed as legal advice or opinion nor as a final authority on legal or regulatory procedures.