1.1This practice covers the solvent extraction of total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) from soils and sediments, using closed vessel microwave heating, for subsequent determination by gravimetric or gas chromatographic techniques.
1.2This practice is recommended only for solid samples that can pass through a ten mesh screen (approximately 2 mm openings).
1.3The solvent extract obtained by this practice may be analyzed for total or specific nonvolatile and semivolatile petroleum hydrocarbons but may require sample clean-up procedures prior to specific compound analysis.
1.4This practice is limited to solvents that are recommended for use in microwave solvent extraction systems.
1.5The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
1.5.1Exception—The inch-pound values given for units of pressure are to be regarded as standard; SI unit conversions are shown in parentheses.
1.6This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard statements are given in Section 9.