ASTM E2293-19
(Practice)Standard Practice for Drying of Metal Bearing Ores, Concentrates, and Related Metallurgical Materials for the Determination of Mercury
Standard Practice for Drying of Metal Bearing Ores, Concentrates, and Related Metallurgical Materials for the Determination of Mercury
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This practice is primarily to be used to dry samples for determination of total mercury. It should not be used for determination of sample moisture content. Most sample preparation methods prescribe drying samples at 105 °C, until a constant mass is obtained. The moisture content is determined as the percent mass loss on drying. Because mercury and some of its compounds are volatile at 105 °C, samples for mercury determination shall be dried at 60 °C (see Practice E877, ISO 9599, ISO 12743, and ISO 10251).
5.2 It is assumed that all who use this practice will be trained analysts capable of performing skillfully and safely. It is expected that work will be performed in a properly equipped laboratory under appropriate quality control practices such as those described in Guide E882.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the sample drying step for the determination of mercury in ores, concentrates, and related metallurgical materials.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Sep-2019
- Technical Committee
- E01 - Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
- Drafting Committee
- E01.02 - Ores, Concentrates, and Related Metallurgical Materials
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2020
- Effective Date
- 15-May-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2017
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-Aug-2016
- Effective Date
- 15-May-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2015
- Effective Date
- 15-May-2015
- Effective Date
- 15-Aug-2014
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2014
- Effective Date
- 15-Feb-2014
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2013
- Effective Date
- 15-Oct-2011
Overview
ASTM E2293-19 is the international standard practice for the drying of metal bearing ores, concentrates, and related metallurgical materials for the determination of mercury content. Published by ASTM International, this standard specifies the procedures and conditions required to prepare samples in a way that optimizes the accuracy of total mercury analysis, while minimizing potential mercury losses during sample preparation. This standard is particularly relevant in the fields of mining, metallurgy, environmental monitoring, and laboratory analysis.
Key Topics
Purpose and Applicability
- Designed to enable accurate determination of total mercury in various metallurgical materials.
- Not intended for the determination of sample moisture content; specific procedures are required due to mercury’s volatility at commonly used drying temperatures.
Sample Drying Procedure
- Prescribes drying samples at 60 °C, rather than the more common 105 °C, to prevent loss of mercury which can volatilize at higher temperatures.
- Includes step-by-step instructions for sample handling: weighing, oven drying, and verification of constant mass.
Laboratory Requirements
- Emphasizes the need for trained analysts, appropriate laboratory equipment, and adherence to quality control protocols.
- Safety precautions are mandated due to the potential hazards posed by mercury vapors.
Units of Measurement
- All measurements and values follow SI units to ensure consistency and standardization across laboratories internationally.
Applications
The practical scope of ASTM E2293-19 covers:
Metallurgical Laboratories
- Ensures best practices for sample preparation during mercury analysis of ores and concentrates, critical for accurate reporting and compliance.
Mining Operations
- Enables environmental and quality assurance teams to assess mercury content in extracted ores, supporting regulatory and health safety standards.
Environmental Monitoring
- Used in monitoring programs where determination of mercury in mined or processed materials is essential for meeting environmental guidelines.
Material Handling and Export
- Relevant for organizations exporting metal concentrates, where mercury content determination may be a compliance requirement in international markets.
Related Standards
The use of ASTM E2293-19 is complemented and supported by several related standards:
- ASTM E50: Practices for apparatus, reagents, and safety considerations in chemical analysis of metals and ores.
- ASTM E877: Practice for sampling and sample preparation of iron ores and related materials for chemical and physical analysis.
- ASTM E882: Guide for accountability and quality control in chemical analysis laboratories.
- ISO 9599: Method for determining hygroscopic moisture in copper, lead, and zinc sulfide concentrates.
- ISO 12743: Sampling procedures for metal and moisture content in copper, lead, and zinc sulfide concentrates.
- ISO 10251: Gravimetric method for determining mass loss of bulk material on drying.
These standards help ensure consistent, accurate, and safe practices for the chemical analysis of metals and related materials worldwide.
By following ASTM E2293-19, laboratories and industries can ensure reliable mercury determination in metal bearing ores and concentrates, promoting accuracy, safety, and compliance in metallurgical and environmental analysis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM E2293-19 is a standard published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Practice for Drying of Metal Bearing Ores, Concentrates, and Related Metallurgical Materials for the Determination of Mercury". This standard covers: SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 5.1 This practice is primarily to be used to dry samples for determination of total mercury. It should not be used for determination of sample moisture content. Most sample preparation methods prescribe drying samples at 105 °C, until a constant mass is obtained. The moisture content is determined as the percent mass loss on drying. Because mercury and some of its compounds are volatile at 105 °C, samples for mercury determination shall be dried at 60 °C (see Practice E877, ISO 9599, ISO 12743, and ISO 10251). 5.2 It is assumed that all who use this practice will be trained analysts capable of performing skillfully and safely. It is expected that work will be performed in a properly equipped laboratory under appropriate quality control practices such as those described in Guide E882. SCOPE 1.1 This practice covers the sample drying step for the determination of mercury in ores, concentrates, and related metallurgical materials. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 5.1 This practice is primarily to be used to dry samples for determination of total mercury. It should not be used for determination of sample moisture content. Most sample preparation methods prescribe drying samples at 105 °C, until a constant mass is obtained. The moisture content is determined as the percent mass loss on drying. Because mercury and some of its compounds are volatile at 105 °C, samples for mercury determination shall be dried at 60 °C (see Practice E877, ISO 9599, ISO 12743, and ISO 10251). 5.2 It is assumed that all who use this practice will be trained analysts capable of performing skillfully and safely. It is expected that work will be performed in a properly equipped laboratory under appropriate quality control practices such as those described in Guide E882. SCOPE 1.1 This practice covers the sample drying step for the determination of mercury in ores, concentrates, and related metallurgical materials. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E2293-19 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 73.060.99 - Other metalliferous minerals. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM E2293-19 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM E2293-03(2013), ASTM E135-20, ASTM E135-19, ASTM E50-17, ASTM E882-10(2016), ASTM E882-10(2016)e1, ASTM E50-11(2016), ASTM E135-16, ASTM E135-15a, ASTM E135-15, ASTM E135-14b, ASTM E135-14a, ASTM E135-14, ASTM E135-13a, ASTM E50-11. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E2293 − 19
Standard Practice for
Drying of Metal Bearing Ores, Concentrates, and Related
Metallurgical Materials for the Determination of Mercury
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2293; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2.2 Other Documents:
ISO 9599 Copper, Lead, and Zinc Sulfide Concentrates—
1.1 This practice covers the sample drying step for the
Determination of Hygroscopic Moisture in the Analysis
determination of mercury in ores, concentrates, and related
Sample-Gravimetric Method
metallurgical materials.
ISO 12743 Copper, Lead, and Zinc Sulfide Concentrates—
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
Sampling Procedures for the Determination of Metal and
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
Moisture Content
standard.
ISO 10251 Copper, Lead, and Zinc Sulfide Concentrates—
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all safety Determination of Mass Loss of Bulk Material on Drying
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
3. Terminology
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety,
health, and environmental practices and determine the appli- 3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this
cability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Practice, refer to Terminology E135.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
4. Summary of Practice
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.1 Test samples to be used for mercury determination are
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- dried at 60 °C.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5. Significance and Use
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.1 This practice is primarily to be used to dry samples for
2. Referenced Documents
determination of total mercury. It should not be used for
determination of sample moisture content. Most sample prepa-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
ration methods prescribe drying samples at 105 °C, until a
E50 Practices for Apparatus, Reagents, and Safety Consid-
constant mass is obtained. The moisture content is determined
erations for Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ores, and
as the percent mass loss on drying. Because mercury and some
Related Materials
of its compounds are volatile at 105 °C, samples for mercury
E135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for
determination shall be dried at 60 °C (see Practice E877,
Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
ISO 9599, ISO 12743, and ISO 10251).
E877 Practice for Sampling and Sample Preparation of Iron
Ores and Related Materials for Determination of Chemi- 5.2 It is assumed that all who use this practice will be
cal Composition and Physical Properties trained analysts capable of performing skillfully and safely. It
E882 Guide for Accountability and Quality Control in the is expected that work will be performed in a properly equipped
Chemical Analysis Laboratory
laboratory under appropriate quality control practices such as
those described in Guide E882.
6. Apparatus
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E01 on Analytical
6.1 Drying Oven, ventilated with forced circulation of air,
Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee E01.02 on Ores, Concentrates, and Related Metallurgic
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Designation: E2293 − 03 (Reapproved 2013) E2293 − 19
Standard Practice for
Drying of Metal Bearing Ores, Concentrates, and Related
Metallurgical Materials for the Determination of Mercury
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2293; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers the sample drying step for the determination of mercury in ores, concentrates, and related metallurgical
materials.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E50 Practices for Apparatus, Reagents, and Safety Considerations for Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
E135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
E877 Practice for Sampling and Sample Preparation of Iron Ores and Related Materials for Determination of Chemical
Composition and Physical Properties
E882 Guide for Accountability and Quality Control in the Chemical Analysis Laboratory
2.2 Other Documents:
ISO 9599 Copper, Lead, and Zinc Sulfide Concentrates–DeterminationConcentrates—Determination of Hygroscopic Moisture
in the Analysis Sample-Gravimetric Method
ISO 12743 Copper, Lead, and Zinc Sulfide Concentrates –Sampling Concentrates—Sampling Procedures for the Determination
of Metal and Moisture Content
ISO 10251 Copper, Lead, and Zinc Sulfide Concentrates –Determination Concentrates—Determination of Mass Loss of Bulk
Material on Drying
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this Practice, refer to Terminology E135.
4. Summary of Practice
4.1 Test samples forto be used for mercury determination are dried at 60 °C.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This practice is primarily to be used to dry samples for the determination of mercury test portions, and it total mercury. It
should not be used for the determination of sample moisture content. Most sample preparation methods prescribe drying the
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E01 on Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee E01.02 on Ores, Concentrates, and Related Metallurgical Materials.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2013Oct. 1, 2019. Published December 2013October 2019. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 20082013
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as E2293 – 03E2293–03(2013).(2008) . DOI: 10.1520/E2293-03R13.10.1520/E2293-19.
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