ASTM E415-99a(2005)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Optical Emission Vacuum Spectrometric Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel
Standard Test Method for Optical Emission Vacuum Spectrometric Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method for the spectrometric analysis of metals and alloys is primarily intended to test such materials for compliance with compositional specifications. It is assumed that all who use this test method will be 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 simultaneous determination of 20 alloying and residual elements in carbon and low-alloy steels in the concentration ranges shown (Note 1).Note 1
The concentration ranges of the elements listed have been established through cooperative testing of reference materials. Included, in addition to the original data of Test Method E 415 - 71, are data from cooperative testing of a broader range of reference materials to expand the element concentration ranges.
1.2 This test method covers analysis of specimens having a diameter adequate to overlap the bore of the spark stand opening (to effect an argon seal). The specimen thickness should be between 10 and 38 mm.
1.3 This test method covers the routine control analysis of preliminary and ladle tests from either basic oxygen, open-hearth, or electric furnaces and analysis of processed material. It is designed for either chill-cast or rolled and forged specimens. The reference materials and specimens should be of similar metallurgical condition and composition.
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.
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Designation:E415–99a (Reapproved 2005)
Standard Test Method for
Optical Emission Vacuum Spectrometric Analysis of Carbon
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and Low-Alloy Steel
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 415; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope hearth, or electric furnaces and analysis of processed material.
It is designed for either chill-cast or rolled and forged speci-
1.1 This test method covers the simultaneous determination
mens. The reference materials and specimens should be of
of 20 alloying and residual elements in carbon and low-alloy
similar metallurgical condition and composition.
steels in the concentration ranges shown (Note 1).
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Concentration Range, %
A B
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Element Applicable Range, % Quantitative Range, %
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Aluminum 0 to 0.075 0.02 to 0.075
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Arsenic 0 to 0.1 0.05 to 0.1
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Boron 0 to 0.007 0.002 to 0.007
Calcium 0 to 0.003 0.001 to 0.003
Carbon 0 to 1.1 0.08 to 1.1
2. Referenced Documents
Chromium 0 to 2.25 0.02 to 2.25
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
Cobalt 0 to 0.18 0.008 to 0.18
Copper 0 to 0.5 0.04 to 0.5
E30 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Steel, Cast
Manganese 0 to 2.0 0.10 to 2.0
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Iron, Open-Hearth Iron, and Wrought Iron
Molybdenum 0 to 0.6 0.03 to 0.6
E 135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for
Nickel 0 to 5.0 0.02 to 5.0
Niobium 0 to 0.085 0.02 to 0.085
Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
Nitrogen 0 to 0.015 0.004 to 0.015
E 158 Practice for Fundamental Calculations to Convert
Phosphorous 0 to 0.085 0.02 to 0.085
Silicon 0 to 1.15 0.07 to 1.15 Intensities into Concentrations in Optical Emission Spec-
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Sulfur 0 to 0.055 0.01 to 0.055
trochemical Analysis
Tin 0 to 0.045 0.01 to 0.045
E 305 Practice for Establishing and Controlling Spectro-
Titanium 0 to 0.2 0.004 to 0.2
chemical Analytical Curves
Vanadium 0 to 0.3 0.004 to 0.3
Zirconium 0 to 0.05 0.02 to 0.05
E 350 Test Methods for ChemicalAnalysis of Carbon Steel,
Low-Alloy Steel, Silicon Electrical Steel, Ingot Iron, and
A
Applicable range in accordance with Guide E 1763 for results reported in Wrought Iron
accordance with Practice E 1950.
E 406 Practice for Using Controlled Atmospheres in Spec-
B
Quantitative range in accordance with Practice E 1601.
trochemical Analysis
NOTE 1—The concentration ranges of the elements listed have been
E 1019 Test Methods for Determination of Carbon, Sulfur,
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established through cooperative testing of reference materials. Included,
Nitrogen, and Oxygen in Steel and in Iron, Nickel, and
in addition to the original data of Test Method E 415 – 71, are data from
Cobalt Alloys
cooperative testing of a broader range of reference materials to expand the
E 1329 Practice for Verification and Use of Control Charts
element concentration ranges.
in Spectrochemical Analysis
1.2 This test method covers analysis of specimens having a
E 1601 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
diameter adequate to overlap the bore of the spark stand
Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
opening (to effect an argon seal). The specimen thickness
E 1763 Guide for Interpretation and Use of Results from
should be between 10 and 38 mm.
Interlaboratory Testing of Chemical Analysis Methods
1.3 This test method covers the routine control analysis of
E 1806 Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determi-
preliminary and ladle tests from either basic oxygen, open-
nation of Chemical Composition
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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
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responsibility of Subcommittee E01.01 on Iron, Steel, and Ferroalloys. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2005. Published March 2005. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as E 415 – 99a. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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be obtained by requesting Research Report RR: E2-1004. Withdrawn.
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