SCHEDULE 2Methods of analysis

Part I

25a.EXTRACTION OF TOTAL TRACE ELEMENTS

DETERMINATION

8.  The determination of each trace element is to be carried out on the aliquot portions indicated in the method for each individual trace element.

If necessary, remove organic chelating or complexing substances from an aliquot portion of the extract by using Method 25c. In the case of determination by atomic absorption spectrometry, such removal may not be necessary.