ASTM E1277-23
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Analysis of Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloys by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry
Standard Test Method for Analysis of Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloys by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method for the chemical analysis of metals and alloys is primarily intended to test such materials for compliance with compositional specifications. It is assumed that all those who use this test method 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 This test method covers the chemical analysis of zinc alloys having chemical compositions within the following limits:
Element
Composition Range, %
Aluminum
3.0–8.0
Antimony
0.002 max
Cadmium
0.025 max
Cerium
0.03–0.10
Copper
0.10 max
Iron
0.10 max
Lanthanum
0.03–0.10
Lead
0.026 max
Magnesium
0.05 max
Silicon
0.015 max
Tin
0.002 max
Titanium
0.02 max
Zirconium
0.02 max
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 Included are procedures for elements in the following composition ranges:
Element
Composition Range, %
Aluminum
3.0–8.0
Cadmium
0.0016–0.025
Cerium
0.005–0.10
Iron
0.0015–0.10
Lanthanum
0.009–0.10
Lead
0.002–0.026
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific safety hazards statements are given in Section 8, 11.2, and 13.1.
1.5 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.
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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: E1277 − 23
Standard Test Method for
Analysis of Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloys by
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Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1277; 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 ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.1 This test method covers the chemical analysis of zinc
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
alloys having chemical compositions within the following
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
limits:
Element Composition Range, % 2. Referenced Documents
Aluminum 3.0–8.0
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
Antimony 0.002 max
Cadmium 0.025 max D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
Cerium 0.03–0.10
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Copper 0.10 max
Determine Conformance with Specifications
Iron 0.10 max
Lanthanum 0.03–0.10
E50 Practices for Apparatus, Reagents, and Safety Consid-
Lead 0.026 max
erations for Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ores, and
Magnesium 0.05 max
Related Materials
Silicon 0.015 max
Tin 0.002 max
E55 Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and
Titanium 0.02 max
Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition
Zirconium 0.02 max
E88 Practice for Sampling Nonferrous Metals and Alloys in
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
Cast Form for Determination of Chemical Composition
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
E135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for
standard.
Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
1.3 Included are procedures for elements in the following
E173 Practice for Conducting Interlaboratory Studies of
composition ranges: Methods for Chemical Analysis of Metals (Withdrawn
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1997)
Element Composition Range, %
Aluminum 3.0–8.0
E876 Practice for Use of Statistics in the Evaluation of
Cadmium 0.0016–0.025
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Spectrometric Data (Withdrawn 2003)
Cerium 0.005–0.10
E1601 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
Iron 0.0015–0.10
Lanthanum 0.009–0.10
Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
Lead 0.002–0.026 4
2.2 NIST Standard Reference Materials:
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
SRM 728 Zinc, Intermediate Purity
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3. Terminology
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method, refer to
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Terminology E135.
Specific safety hazards statements are given in Section 8, 11.2,
4. Summary of Test Method
and 13.1.
4.1 The sample is dissolved in mixed acids. The sample
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
solution is introduced into the plasma source of an ICP
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E01 on contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials and is the direct Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
responsibility of Subcommittee E01.05 on Cu, Pb, Zn, Cd, Sn, Be, Precious Metals, the ASTM website.
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their Alloys, and Related Metals. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
Current edition approved April 1, 2023. Published April 2023. Originally www.astm.org.
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approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2022 as E1277 – 22. DOI: Available from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 100
10.1520/E1277-23. Bureau Dr., Stop 1070, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070, http://www.nist.gov.
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spectrometer and the intensities at selected wavelengths from 7.3 Aluminum, Standard Solution (1 mL = 20.0 mg Al)—
the plasma emission spectrum are compared to the intensities at Transfer 2.0000 g of aluminum (purity: 99.999 % minimum) to
the same wavelengths measured with calibration solutions. a 250 mL beaker. Cover, add 50 mL of HCl (1 + 1) and a small
crystal of mercur
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Designation: E1277 − 22 E1277 − 23
Standard Test Method for
Analysis of Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloys by
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Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1277; 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 test method covers the chemical analysis of zinc alloys having chemical compositions within the following limits:
Element Composition Range, %
Aluminum 3.0–8.0
Antimony 0.002 max
Cadmium 0.025 max
Cerium 0.03–0.10
Copper 0.10 max
Iron 0.10 max
Lanthanum 0.03–0.10
Lead 0.026 max
Magnesium 0.05 max
Silicon 0.015 max
Tin 0.002 max
Titanium 0.02 max
Zirconium 0.02 max
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
1.3 Included are procedures for elements in the following composition ranges:
Element Composition Range, %
Aluminum 3.0–8.0
Cadmium 0.0016–0.025
Cerium 0.005–0.10
Iron 0.0015–0.10
Lanthanum 0.009–0.10
Lead 0.002–0.026
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific safety hazards statements are given in Section 8, 11.2, and 13.1.
1.5 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.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E01 on Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee E01.05 on Cu, Pb, Zn, Cd, Sn, Be, Precious Metals, their Alloys, and Related Metals.
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2022April 1, 2023. Published December 2022April 2023. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 20142022
as E1277 – 14.E1277 – 22. DOI: 10.1520/E1277-22.10.1520/E1277-23.
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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
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 1997)
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E876 Practice for Use of Statistics in the Evaluation of Spectrometric Data (Withdrawn 2003)
E1601 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
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2.2 NIST Standard Reference Materials:
SRM 728 Zinc, Intermediate Purity
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method, refer to Terminology E135.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 The sample is dissolved in mixed acids. The sample solution is introduced into the plasma source of an ICP spectrometer and
the intensities at selected wavelengths from the plasma emission spectrum are compared to the intensities at the same wavelengths
measured with calibration solutions.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This test method for the chemical analysis of metals and alloys is primarily intended to test such materials for compliance with
compositional specifications. It is assumed that all those who use this test method 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.
6. Apparatus
6.1 Inductively-Coupled Argon Plasma (ICP) Atomic Emission Spectr
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