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EPA Method 170.1:Temperature by Thermometer. Official Name: Temperature (Thermometric)
Summary:Temperature measurements may be made with any good grade of mercury-filled or dial type centigrade thermometer, or a thermistor.
Scope:This method is applicable to drinking, surface, and saline waters; domestic and industrial wastes.
Citation:Methods for the Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes (MCAWW) (EPA/600/4-79/020)
Interferences:None.
QC Requirements:None.
Maximum Holding Time:Analyze Immediately (MCAWW, Table 1).
Media:WATER
Subcategory:Inorganic
Concentration:Not Available
Sample Prep:None.
Precision:See Standard Method 212, 14th Edition (1975).
Detection:None.
Revision Number:Issued 1974
Test Description:Temperature -Thermom