ASTM E1852-13
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Determination of Low Levels of Antimony in Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
Standard Test Method for Determination of Low Levels of Antimony in Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is utilized for the determination of trace levels of antimony in carbon and low-alloy steel. It is assumed that the procedure will be performed by trained analysts capable of performing common laboratory practices skillfully and safely. It is expected that the work will be performed in a properly equipped laboratory and proper waste disposal procedures will be followed.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of antimony in carbon and low-alloy steel in the 0.0005 % through 0.010 % range.
1.2 If this test method is used to test materials having contents less than 0.001 % antimony, users of different laboratories will experience more than the usual 5 % risk that their results will differ by more than 50 % relative error.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: E1852 − 13
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Low Levels of Antimony in Carbon and
Low-Alloy Steel by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption
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Spectrometry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1852; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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1. Scope 2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 5725Precision of Test Methods—Determination of
1.1 This test method covers the determination of antimony
Repeatability and Reproducibility for a Standard Test
incarbonandlow-alloysteelinthe0.0005 %through0.010%
Method by Inter-Laboratory Tests
range.
ISO 10698Steel—Determination of Antimony Content—
ElectrothermalAtomicAbsorption Spectrometric Method
1.2 If this test method is used to test materials having
contents less than 0.001% antimony, users of different labo-
3. Terminology
ratories will experience more than the usual 5% risk that their
results will differ by more than 50% relative error.
3.1 Fordefinitionsoftermsusedinthistestmethod,referto
Terminology E135.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4. Summary of Test Method
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 The sample is dissolved in hydrochloric and nitric acids
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. and diluted to volume. An appropriate aliquot is injected into
the graphite furnace atomizer of an atomic absorption
spectrometer,whichisequippedwithabackgroundcorrection.
2. Referenced Documents
The sample is dried, pyrolized, and atomized. The absorbance
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
of the radiation from the external light source is measured and
E50Practices for Apparatus, Reagents, and Safety Consid-
comparedtotheabsorbanceofsamplesofknowncomposition.
erations for Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ores, and
NOTE 1—In general, the deuterium correction system should be able to
Related Materials
correct for the broad-band background absorbance up to 0.5 to 0.6
E135Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for
absorbance units. Zeeman systems should compensate for background
Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
levels as high as 1.0 to 1.5 absorbance units.
E1184Practice for Determination of Elements by Graphite
Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
5. Significance and Use
E1601Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
5.1 This test method is utilized for the determination of
Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
trace levels of antimony in carbon and low-alloy steel. It is
E1770Practice for Optimization of Electrothermal Atomic
assumed that the procedure will be performed by trained
Absorption Spectrometric Equipment
analysts capable of performing common laboratory practices
E1806Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determina-
skillfully and safely. It is expected that the work will be
tion of Chemical Composition
performed in a properly equipped laboratory and proper waste
disposal procedures will be followed.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E01 on 6. Hazards
Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials and is the direct
6.1 For precautions to be observed in the use of certain
responsibility of Subcommittee E01.01 on Iron, Steel, and Ferroalloys.
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2013. Published January 2014. Originally reagents and equipment in this test method, refer to Practices
approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as E1852–08. DOI:
E50.
10.1520/E1852-13.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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NOTE 2—Arc melting of the sample or induction melting of the sample
7. Apparatus
under vacuum may result in significant loss of several elements that have
7.1 AtomicAbsorption Spectrometer with Graphite Furnace
a low vapor pressure. Arc melting of the sample should be avoided and
Atomizer, equipped with background corrector and appropriate
induction melting should be performed only in an at least partial inert
atmosphere.
signal output device, such as video display screen, digi
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Designation: E1852 − 08 E1852 − 13
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Low Levels of Antimony in Carbon and
Low-Alloy Steel by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption
1
Spectrometry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1852; 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 determination of antimony in carbon and low-alloy steel in the 0.0005 % 0.0005 % through
0.010 % range.
1.2 If this test method is used to test materials having contents less than 0.001 % antimony, users of different laboratories will
experience more than the usual 5 % risk that their results will differ by more than 50 % relative error.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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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
E1184 Practice for Determination of Elements by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
E1601 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
E1770 Practice for Optimization of Electrothermal Atomic Absorption Spectrometric Equipment
E1806 Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determination of Chemical Composition
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2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 5725 Precision of Test Methods—Determination of Repeatability and Reproducibility for a Standard Test Method by
Inter-Laboratory Tests
ISO 10698 Steel—Determination of Antimony Content—Electrothermal Atomic Absorption Spectrometric Method
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 hydrochloric and nitric acids and diluted to volume. An appropriate aliquot is injected into the
graphite furnace atomizer of an atomic absorption spectrometer, which is equipped with a background correction. The sample is
dried, pyrolized, and atomized. The absorbance of the radiation from the external light source is measured and compared to the
absorbance of samples of known concentration.composition.
NOTE 1—In general, the deuterium correction system should be able to correct for the broad-band background absorbance up to 0.5 to 0.6 absorbance
units. Zeeman systems should compensate for background levels as high as 1.0 to 1.5 absorbance units.
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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 E01.01 on Iron, Steel, and Ferroalloys.
Current edition approved March 1, 2008Nov. 15, 2013. Published March 2008January 2014. Originally approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 20012008
as E1852 – 96 (2001).E1852 – 08. DOI: 10.1520/E1852-08.10.1520/E1852-13.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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5. Significance and Use
5.1 This test method is utilized for the determination of trace levels of antimony in carbon and low-alloy steel. It is assumed
that the procedure will be performed by trained analysts capable of performing common laboratory practices skillfully and safely.
It is expected that the work will be performed in a properly equipped laboratory and proper waste disposal procedures will be
followed.
6. Hazards
6.1 For precautions to be observed in the use of certain reagents and equipment in this test method, refer to Practices E50.
7. Apparatus
7.1 Atomic Absorption Spectrometer with Graphite F
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