Table 2.
Comparison of sample pretreatment requirements imposed by various standards.
Standard | CSA ANSI CHMC 2 | ISO 11114-5 | T/CATSI 02 007 |
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Drying temperature | Recommend 60 °C | Recommend 65 °C | Unspecified |
Vacuum pressure | Unspecified | Recommend 10–50 mbar | Unspecified |
Vacuum drying finish conditions | Mass loss rate within 48 h or 1 h of drying is <0.5% | The mass loss rate within 24 h of drying is <0.1% | Unspecified |