ASTM E536-16

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Zinc and Zinc Alloys

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 These test methods for the chemical analysis of zinc metals and alloys are primarily intended as referee methods to test such materials for compliance with compositional specifications. It is assumed that all who use these test methods will be trained analysts capable of performing common laboratory procedures skillfully and safely. It is expected that work will be performed in a properly equipped laboratory.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of zinc and zinc alloys having chemical compositions within the limits of Table 1.  
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 These test methods appear as follows:    
Sections  
Aluminum by the EDTA Titrimetric Method (0.5 to 4.5 %)  
10 – 17  
Aluminum, Cadmium, Copper, Iron, Lead, and Magnesium
by the Atomic Absorption Method  
18 – 28  
1.4 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 6.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2016
• ICS: 77.120.60 - Lead, zinc, tin and their alloys
• Technical Committee: E01 - Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
• Drafting Committee: E01.05 - Cu, Pb, Zn, Cd, Sn, Be, Precious Metals, their Alloys, and Related Metals

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E536 − 16
Standard Test Methods for
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Chemical Analysis of Zinc and Zinc Alloys
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E536; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Determine Conformance with Specifications
1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of zinc
E50 Practices for Apparatus, Reagents, and Safety Consid-
and zinc alloys having chemical compositions within the limits
erations for Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ores, and
of Table 1.
Related Materials
TABLE 1 Scope of Mass Fraction
E60 Practice for Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related
Ranges for Zinc and Zinc Alloys
Materials by Spectrophotometry
Composition
Element
Range, % E55 Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and
Aluminum 0.005 to 4.5
Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition
Cadmium 0.001 to 0.5
E88 Practice for Sampling Nonferrous Metals and Alloys in
Copper 0.001 to 1.3
Iron 0.001 to 0.1 Cast Form for Determination of Chemical Composition
Lead 0.001 to 1.6
E135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for
Magnesium 0.001 to 0.1
Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
Tin 0.001 to 0.1
E173 Practice for Conducting Interlaboratory Studies of
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
Methods for Chemical Analysis of Metals (Withdrawn
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
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1998)
standard.
E1601 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
1.3 These test methods appear as follows:
Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
Sections
Aluminum by the EDTA Titrimetric Method (0.5 to 4.5 %) 10 – 17
3. Terminology
Aluminum, Cadmium, Copper, Iron, Lead, and Magnesium 18 – 28
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method, refer to
by the Atomic Absorption Method
Terminology E135.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4. Significance and Use
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 These test methods for the chemical analysis of zinc
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
metals and alloys are primarily intended as referee methods to
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precau-
test such materials for compliance with compositional specifi-
tionary statements are given in Section 6.
cations. It is assumed that all who use these test methods will
be trained analysts capable of performing common laboratory
2. Referenced Documents
procedures skillfully and safely. It is expected that work will be
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
performed in a properly equipped laboratory.
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
5. Apparatus and Reagents
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5.1 Apparatus and reagents required for each determination
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E01 on
Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials and are the direct are listed in separate sections of each test method. The
responsibility of Subcommittee E01.05 on Cu, Pb, Zn, Cd, Sn, Be, Precious Metals,
apparatus, standard solutions, and reagents shall conform to the
their Alloys, and Related Metals.
requirements prescribed in Practices E50. Spectrometers shall
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2016. Published March 2016. Originally
conform to the requirements prescribed in Practice E60.
approved in 1975. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as E536 – 15. DOI:
10.1520/E0536-16.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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the ASTM website. www.astm.org.
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6. Safety Hazards 14.5 Sodium Fluoride Solution (Saturated)—Dissolve 60 g
of sodium fluoride (NaF) in 1 L of boiling water. Cool and filter
6.1 For precautions to be observed in the use of certain
through a coarse paper. Store in a polyethylene bottle.
reagents in these test methods, refer to Practices E50.
14.6 Xylenol Orange Indicator Solution (10 g/L)—Dissolve
7. Sampling
0.250 g of xylenol orange in 25 mL of water. Do not use a
solution that has stood more than 1 month.
7.1 For procedu
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Designation: E536 − 15 E536 − 16
Standard Test Methods for
1
Chemical Analysis of Zinc and Zinc Alloys
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E536; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of zinc and zinc alloys having chemical compositions within the limits of
Table 1.
TABLE 1 Scope of Mass Fraction
Ranges for Zinc and Zinc Alloys
Concentration
Element
Range, %
Composition
Element
Range, %
Aluminum 0.005 to 4.5
Cadmium 0.001 to 0.5
Copper 0.001 to 1.3
Iron 0.001 to 0.1
Lead 0.001 to 1.6
Magnesium 0.001 to 0.1
Tin 0.001 to 0.1
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 These test methods appear as follows:
Sections
Aluminum by the EDTA Titrimetric Method (0.5 to 4.5 %) 10 – 17
Aluminum, Cadmium, Copper, Iron, Lead, and Magnesium 18 – 28
by the Atomic Absorption Method
1.4 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 6.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E50 Practices for Apparatus, Reagents, and Safety Considerations for Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
E60 Practice for Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials by Spectrophotometry
E55 Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition
E88 Practice for Sampling Nonferrous Metals and Alloys in Cast Form for Determination of Chemical Composition
E135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
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E173 Practice for Conducting Interlaboratory Studies of Methods for Chemical Analysis of Metals (Withdrawn 1998)
E1601 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E01 on Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials and are the direct responsibility
of Subcommittee E01.05 on Cu, Pb, Zn, Cd, Sn, Be, Precious Metals, their Alloys, and Related Metals.
Current edition approved June 1, 2015Feb. 1, 2016. Published August 2015March 2016. Originally approved in 1975. Last previous edition approved in 20082015 as
E536 – 08.E536 – 15. DOI: 10.1520/E0536-15.10.1520/E0536-16.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method, refer to Terminology E135.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 These test methods for the chemical analysis of zinc metals and alloys are primarily intended as referee methods to test such
materials for compliance with compositional specifications. It is assumed that all who use these test methods will be trained
analysts capable of performing common laboratory procedures skillfully and safely. It is expected that work will be performed in
a properly equipped laboratory.
5. Apparatus and Reagents
5.1 Apparatus and reagents required for each determination are listed in separate sections of each test method. The apparatus,
standard solutions, and reagents shall conform to the requirements prescribed in Practices E50. Spectrometers shall conform to the
requirements prescribed in Practice E60.
6. Safety Hazards
6.1 For precautions to be observed in the use of certain reagents in these test methods, refer to Practices E50.
7. Samp
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