SN EN 14902 : 2005 CORR 2006

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
4 Principle
5 Requirements
6 Reagents and gases
7 Apparatus
8 Sampling
9 Analysis
10 Quality control
11 Calculation of results
12 Estimation of the measurement uncertainty of the method
13 Performance characteristics determined in field tests
14 Reporting of results
Annex A (informative) Examples of closed vessel microwave
                       digestion procedures
Annex B (informative) Typical laboratory filter blank values
                       as determined in the field validation
                       tests
Annex C (informative) Analytical interferences
Annex D (informative) Approach to uncertainty estimation used
                       in the field validation tests
Annex E (normative) List of minimum QA/QC procedures
Annex F (informative) Procedure for the determination of the
                       uncertainty of the method for an
                       individual laboratory
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship with EU Directives
Bibliography

Describes a method for the determination of particulate lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As) and nickel (Ni) in ambient air that can be used in the framework of the European Council Directive on Ambient Air Quality Assessment and Management and the 1st and 4th Daughter Directives.