SM 2540B

Total Solids in water dried at 103-105 C

Applicability: Standard Method 2540B is a laboratory procedure used to determine the total solids in a water or wastewater sample. This involves evaporating a measured volume of the sample and then drying the residue at a specific temperature (103-105°C) until a constant weight is achieved. The weight of the remaining solids is then used to calculate the total solids concentration.

Purpose: The main goal of SM 2540B is to quantify the total amount of solid material present in a water or wastewater sample, both dissolved and suspended.