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PS 3176-2026
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Environmental solid matrices — Determination of elemental composition by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry
Committee:
Environment
Sector:
Environment
Available Standards
Original Standard
إنجليزي (English)
45
Page
2026
International Classification for Standards (ICS)
| Code | Classification |
|---|---|
| 13.080.10 | Chemical characteristics of soils |
Adopted Standards
| Standards / Amendment / Corrigendum | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ISO 18227:2025 |
Replacement Sequence
| Replaces |
|---|
| PS 3176-2015 |
Scope
This document specifies the procedure for a quantitative determination of major and trace element concentrations in homogeneous solid waste, soil, soil-like material and sludge by energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometry or wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) spectrometry using a calibration with matrix-matched standards.
This document is applicable for the following elements: Na, Mg, Al, Si, P, S, Cl, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Br, Rb, Sr, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ag, Cd, Sn, Sb, Te, I, Cs, Ba, Ta, W, Hg, Tl, Pb, Bi, Th and U. Concentration levels between a mass fraction of approximately 0,000 1 % and 100 % can be determined depending on the element and the instrument used.
An optional XRF screening method for solid and liquid material as waste, sludge and soil is added in Annex A which provides a total element characterization at a semi-quantitative level, where the calibration is based on matrix-independent calibration curves, previously set up by the manufacturer.