ASTM E367-22

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Ferroniobium

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 These test methods for the chemical analysis of ferroniobium alloy are primarily intended to test such materials for compliance with compositional specifications such as Specification A550. 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 ferroniobium having chemical compositions within the following limits:    
Element  
Composition, %  
Aluminum  
2.00 max  
Carbon  
0.30 max  
Chromium  
2.00 max  
Cobalt  
0.25 max  
Lead  
0.01 max  
Manganese  
3.00 max  
Niobium  
40.00 to 75.00  
Phosphorus  
0.05 max  
Silicon  
4.00 max  
Sulfur  
0.03 max  
Tantalum  
7.00 max  
Tin  
0.15 max  
Titanium  
5.00 max  
Tungsten  
0.50 max  
1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:    
Sections  
Separation of Niobium, Tantalum, and Titanium by the Ion-Exchange Test Method  
15 and 16  
Titanium by the Spectrophotometric Test Method [0.05 % to 5.0 %]  
17 – 21  
Niobium by the Gravimetric Test Method [40 % to 75 %]  
22 – 23  
Tantalum by the Gravimetric Test Method [1 % to 7 %]  
24 – 25  
Tantalum by the Spectrophotometric Test Method [0.25 % to 1 %]  
26 – 30  
1.3 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
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 consult and establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard statements are given in Section 6, and specific warning statements in 11.1.  
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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Jun-2022
• ICS: 77.040.30 - Chemical analysis of metals
• Technical Committee: E01 - Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
• Drafting Committee: E01.01 - Iron, Steel, and Ferroalloys

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: E367 − 22
Standard Test Methods for
1
Chemical Analysis of Ferroniobium
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E367; 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 prior to use. Specific hazard statements are given in Section 6,
and specific warning statements in 11.1.
1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
ferroniobium having chemical compositions within the follow-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ing limits:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Element Composition, %
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Aluminum 2.00 max
Carbon 0.30 max mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Chromium 2.00 max
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Cobalt 0.25 max
Lead 0.01 max
2. Referenced Documents
Manganese 3.00 max
Niobium 40.00 to 75.00
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
Phosphorus 0.05 max
Silicon 4.00 max A550 Specification for Ferrocolumbium (Ferroniobium)
Sulfur 0.03 max
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
Tantalum 7.00 max
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Tin 0.15 max
Titanium 5.00 max Determine Conformance with Specifications
Tungsten 0.50 max
E32 Practices for Sampling Ferroalloys and Steel Additives
1.2 The test methods appear in the following order: for Determination of Chemical Composition
E50 Practices for Apparatus, Reagents, and Safety Consid-
Sections
Separation of Niobium, Tantalum, and 15 and 16
erations for Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ores, and
Titanium by the Ion-Exchange Test Method
Related Materials
E60 Practice for Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related
Titanium by the Spectrophotometric Test 17–21
Method [0.05 % to 5.0 %]
Materials by Spectrophotometry
E135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for
Niobium by the Gravimetric Test Method 22–23
Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
[40 % to 75 %]
E173 Practice for Conducting Interlaboratory Studies of
Tantalum by the Gravimetric Test Method 24–25
Methods for Chemical Analysis of Metals (Withdrawn
[1%to7%]
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1997)
Tantalum by the Spectrophotometric Test 26–30
E1601 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
Method [0.25 % to 1 %]
Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
1.3 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
3. Terminology
standard.
3.1 For definition of terms used in this test method, refer to
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Terminology E135.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to consult and 4. Significance and Use
establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental prac-
4.1 These test methods for the chemical analysis of fer-
tices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations
roniobium alloy are primarily intended to test such materials
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E01 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials and are the direct contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
responsibility of Subcommittee E01.01 on Iron, Steel, and Ferroalloys. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved June 15, 2022. Published July 2022. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as E367 – 16. DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/E0367-22. www.astm.org.
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for compliance with compositional specifications such as E1601. The Reproducibility R2 corresponds to the Reproduc-
Specification A550. It is assumed that all who use these test ibility Index R of Practice E1601. The Repeatability R1 of
methods will be trained analysts capable of performing com-
Practice E173 corresponds to the Repeatability Index r of
mon laboratory procedures skillfully and safely. It is expected Practice E1601.
that work will be performed in a properly equipped laboratory.
10. Scope
5. Apparatus, Reagents, and Spectrophotometric P
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Designation: E367 − 16 E367 − 22
Standard Test Methods for
1
Chemical Analysis of Ferroniobium
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E367; 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 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of ferroniobium having chemical compositions within the following limits:
Element Composition, %
Aluminum 2.00 max
Carbon 0.30 max
Chromium 2.00 max
Cobalt 0.25 max
Lead 0.01 max
Manganese 3.00 max
Niobium 40.00 to 75.00
Phosphorus 0.05 max
Silicon 4.00 max
Sulfur 0.03 max
Tantalum 7.00 max
Tin 0.15 max
Titanium 5.00 max
Tungsten 0.50 max
1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:
Sections
Separation of Niobium, Tantalum, and 15 and 16
Titanium by the Ion-Exchange Test Method
Titanium by the Spectrophotometric Test 17 – 21
Method [0.05 % to 5.0 %]
Niobium by the Gravimetric Test Method 22 – 23
[40 % to 75 %]
Tantalum by the Gravimetric Test Method 24 – 25
[1 % to 7 %]
Tantalum by the Spectrophotometric Test 26 – 30
Method [0.25 % to 1 %]
1.3 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
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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 E01.01 on Iron, Steel, and Ferroalloys.
Current edition approved May 1, 2016June 15, 2022. Published June 2016July 2022. Originally approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 20092016 as
E367 – 09.E367 – 16. DOI: 10.1520/E0367-16.10.1520/E0367-22.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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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 whoever uses the user of this standard to consult and establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard statements are given in Section 6,
and specific warning statements in 11.1.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A550 Specification for Ferrocolumbium (Ferroniobium)
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E32 Practices for Sampling Ferroalloys and Steel Additives for Determination of Chemical Composition
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
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)
E1601 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
3. Terminology
3.1 For definition 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 ferroniobium alloy are primarily intended to test such materials for compliance
with compositional specifications such as Specification A550. 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, Reagents, and Spectrophotometric Practice
5.1 Apparatus, standard solutions, and other reagents required for each determination are listed in separate sections preceding the
procedure. Spectrophotometers shall conform to the requirements prescribed in Practice E60. (Note 1.)
NOTE 1—In these methods, cells utilized to contain the reference material and sample sol
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