1 Scope
This document specifies a method for determination of the content of mercury (Hg)
in organic fertilizers and organo-mineral fertilizers using (cold) vapour generation
apparatus coupled to an atomic absorption spectrophotometer and a method using a direct
amalgamation technique. It is applicable to aqua regia digests prepared according
to CEN/TS 17768.
NOTE It is also possible to use other suitable methods for the determination of mercury
described in Annex A if users prove that the method gives the same results as the methods described in
this standard.