Uma-5588 Method Updated Access

Subject: Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Determination of Trace Metal Contaminants in Aqueous Solutions via UMA-5588 Method

Document ID: LAB-CHEM-5588 Revision: 2.1 Effective Date: [Current Date] uma-5588 method

Phase B: The Cyclic Exposure (The Core of the Method)

  1. Immersion: The sample is submerged in the immersion tank for 4 hours.
  2. Drainage: The sample is removed and allowed to drain for 2 hours on a 2.0mm mesh sieve.
  3. Drying: The sample is placed in the Reaction Chamber with desiccants for 6 hours to simulate rapid drying.
    • Note: This cycle is repeated 5 times (Cycle Count N=5).

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9. Health, Safety, and Waste Disposal

  • Nitric Acid and Hydrochloric Acid: Corrosive. Use in a fume hood with PPE (nitrile gloves, lab coat, face shield).
  • Mercury-containing wastes: Collect separately in labeled plastic containers for hazardous waste disposal.
  • UMA-5588 Resin: Non-hazardous but must be disposed of according to local regulations for ion-exchange materials.