Characterization of hazardous waste sites: a methods manual. Volume 2. Available sampling methods (second edition)

Technical Report · Sat Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5758293

Ford, P J; Turina, P J; Seely, D E

Investigations at hazardous waste sites and sites of chemical spills often require on-site measurements and sampling activities to assess the type and extent of contamination. This document is a compilation of sampling methods and materials suitable to address most needs that arise during routine waste site and hazardous spill investigations. The sampling methods presented in this document are compiled by media, and were selected on the basis of practicality, economics, representativeness, compatability with analytical considerations, and safety, as well as other criteria. In addition to sampling procedures, sample handling and shipping, chain-of-custody procedures, instrument certification, equipment fabrication, and equipment decontamination procedures are described. Sampling methods for soil, sludges, sediments, and bulk materials cover the solids medium. Ten methods are detailed for surface waters, groundwater and containerized liquids; twelve are presented for ambient air, soil gases and vapors, and headspace gases. A brief discussion of ionizing radiation survey instruments is also provided.

• Research Organization: Lockheed Engineering and Management Services Co., Inc., Las Vegas, NV (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5758293
• Report Number(s): PB-85-168771/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
AEROSOLS
AIR POLLUTION
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
CHEMICAL SPILLS
COLLOIDS
DISPERSIONS
DOCUMENT TYPES
GROUND WATER
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
MANAGEMENT
MANUALS
MATERIALS
MONITORING
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
POLLUTION
RADIOACTIVE EFFLUENTS
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
RADIOACTIVE WASTES
SAMPLING
SANITARY LANDFILLS
SEDIMENTS
SLUDGES
SOLS
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WASTES
WATER
WATER POLLUTION