BMF 19 - Oil in water analysis ISO METHODS 9377-2

ISO 9377-2: Hydrocarbon oil index The method of choice for the determination of oil and grease in water is the new standard ISO 9377-2, and is based on extraction with a hydrocarbon solvent like pentane or hexane. This test determines the hydrocarbon oil index in water by means of gas chromatography. The method is suitable for surface water, waste water, and water from sewage treatment plants, and allows the determination of the hydrocarbon oil index in concentrations above 0.1mg/L.

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