ASTM F2617-15
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Identification and Quantification of Chromium, Bromine, Cadmium, Mercury, and Lead in Polymeric Material Using Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry
Standard Test Method for Identification and Quantification of Chromium, Bromine, Cadmium, Mercury, and Lead in Polymeric Material Using Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is intended for the determination of chromium, bromine, cadmium, mercury, and lead, in homogeneous polymeric materials. The test method may be used to ascertain the conformance of the product under test to manufacturing specifications. Typical time for a measurement is 5 to 10 min per specimen, depending on the specimen matrix and the capabilities of the EDXRF spectrometer.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method describes an energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometric procedure for identification and quantification of chromium, bromine, cadmium, mercury, and lead in polymeric materials.
1.2 This test method is not applicable to determine total concentrations of polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) or hexavalent chromium. This test method cannot be used to determine the valence states of atoms or ions.
1.3 This test method is applicable for a range from 20 mg/kg to approximately 1 wt % for chromium, bromine, cadmium, mercury, and lead in polymeric materials.
1.4 This test method is applicable for homogeneous polymeric material.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. Values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.6 This test method is not applicable to quantitative determinations for specimens with one or more surface coatings present on the analyzed surface; however, qualitative information may be obtained. In addition, specimens less than infinitely thick for the measured X rays, must not be coated on the reverse side or mounted on a substrate.
1.7 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: F2617 −15
Standard Test Method for
Identification and Quantification of Chromium, Bromine,
Cadmium, Mercury, and Lead in Polymeric Material Using
1
Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2617; 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 2. Referenced Documents
2
1.1 This test method describes an energy dispersive X-ray 2.1 ASTM Standards:
fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometric procedure for identifica- D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
tion and quantification of chromium, bromine, cadmium, D3641 Practice for Injection Molding Test Specimens of
mercury, and lead in polymeric materials. Thermoplastic Molding and Extrusion Materials
D4703 Practice for Compression Molding Thermoplastic
1.2 This test method is not applicable to determine total
Materials into Test Specimens, Plaques, or Sheets
concentrations of polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), polybro-
D6299 Practice for Applying Statistical Quality Assurance
minateddiphenylethers(PBDE)orhexavalentchromium.This
and Control Charting Techniques to Evaluate Analytical
test method cannot be used to determine the valence states of
Measurement System Performance
atoms or ions.
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
1.3 Thistestmethodisapplicableforarangefrom20mg/kg
Determine Conformance with Specifications
to approximately 1 wt % for chromium, bromine, cadmium,
E135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for
mercury, and lead in polymeric materials.
Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
1.4 This test method is applicable for homogeneous poly- E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
ASTM Test Methods
meric material.
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
standard. Values given in parentheses are for information only.
E1361 Guide for Correction of Interelement Effects in
1.6 This test method is not applicable to quantitative deter-
X-Ray Spectrometric Analysis
minations for specimens with one or more surface coatings
F2576 Terminology Relating to Declarable Substances in
present on the analyzed surface; however, qualitative informa-
Materials
tion may be obtained. In addition, specimens less than infi-
nitely thick for the measured X rays, must not be coated on the 3. Terminology
reverse side or mounted on a substrate.
3.1 Definitions:
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.1 Definitions of terms applying to XRF, plastics and
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
declarable substances appear in Terminology E135, Terminol-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ogy D883 and Terminology F2576, respectively.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.1.2 Compton scatter—the inelastic scattering of an X-ray
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
photon through its interaction with the bound electrons of an
atom; this process is also referred to as incoherent scatter.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F40 on
Declarable Substances in Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
2
F40.01 on Test Methods. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2015. Published October 2015. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
ɛ1
approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F2617-08 . DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F2617-15. the ASTM website.
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3.1.3 Rayleigh scatter—the elastic scattering of an X-ray 5. Significance and Use
photon through its interaction with the bound electrons of an
5.1 This test method is intended for the determination of
atom; this process is also referred to as coherent scatter.
chromium, bromine, cadmium, mercury, and lead, in homoge-
3.1.3.1 Discussion—The measured count rate of Compton
neous polymeric materials. The test method may be used to
and Rayleigh scattered radiation varies depending upon speci-
ascertain the conformance of the product under test to manu-
men composition an
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Designation: F2617 − 08 F2617 − 15
Standard Test Method for
Identification and Quantification of Chromium, Bromine,
Cadmium, Mercury, and Lead in Polymeric Material Using
1
Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2617; 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
ε NOTE—Added research report footnote to Section 16 editorially in May 2009.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method describes an energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometric procedure for identification and
quantification of chromium, bromine, cadmium, mercury, and lead in polymeric materials.
1.2 This test method is not applicable to determine total concentrations of polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), polybrominated
diphenyl ethers (PBDE) or hexavalent chromium. This test method cannot be used to determine the valence states of atoms or ions.
1.3 This test method is applicable for a range from 20 mg/kg to approximately 1 wt % for chromium, bromine, cadmium,
mercury, and lead in polymeric materials.
1.4 This test method is applicable for homogeneous polymeric material.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. Values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.6 This test method is not applicable to quantitative determinations for specimens with one or more surface coatings present
on the analyzed surface; however, qualitative information may be obtained. In addition, specimens less than infinitely thick for the
measured X rays, must not be coated on the reverse side or mounted on a substrate.
1.7 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
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D3641 Practice for Injection Molding Test Specimens of Thermoplastic Molding and Extrusion Materials
D4703 Practice for Compression Molding Thermoplastic Materials into Test Specimens, Plaques, or Sheets
D6299 Practice for Applying Statistical Quality Assurance and Control Charting Techniques to Evaluate Analytical Measure-
ment System Performance
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
E1361 Guide for Correction of Interelement Effects in X-Ray Spectrometric Analysis
F2576 Terminology Relating to Declarable Substances in Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F40 on Declarable Substances in Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F40.01 on
Test Methods.
Current edition approved Aug. 15, 2008Aug. 1, 2015. Published September 2008October 2015. Originally approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as
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F2617-08 . DOI: 10.1520/F2617-08E01.10.1520/F2617-15.
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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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.1.1 Definitions of terms applying to XRF, plastics and declarable substances appear in Terminology E135, Terminology D883
and Terminology F2576, respectively.
3.1.2 Compton scatter—the inelastic scattering of an X-ray photon through its interaction with the bound electrons of an atom;
this process is also referred to as incoherent scatter.
3.1.3 Rayleigh scatter—the elastic scattering of an X-ray photon through its interaction with the bound electrons of an atom;
this process is also referred to as coherent scatter.
3.1.3.1 Discussion—
The measured count rate of Compton and Rayleigh scattered radiation varies depending upon specimen compositi
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Designation: F2617 − 15
Standard Test Method for
Identification and Quantification of Chromium, Bromine,
Cadmium, Mercury, and Lead in Polymeric Material Using
1
Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2617; 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 2. Referenced Documents
2
1.1 This test method describes an energy dispersive X-ray 2.1 ASTM Standards:
fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometric procedure for identifica- D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
tion and quantification of chromium, bromine, cadmium, D3641 Practice for Injection Molding Test Specimens of
mercury, and lead in polymeric materials. Thermoplastic Molding and Extrusion Materials
D4703 Practice for Compression Molding Thermoplastic
1.2 This test method is not applicable to determine total
Materials into Test Specimens, Plaques, or Sheets
concentrations of polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), polybro-
D6299 Practice for Applying Statistical Quality Assurance
minated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) or hexavalent chromium. This
and Control Charting Techniques to Evaluate Analytical
test method cannot be used to determine the valence states of
Measurement System Performance
atoms or ions.
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
1.3 This test method is applicable for a range from 20 mg/kg
Determine Conformance with Specifications
to approximately 1 wt % for chromium, bromine, cadmium,
E135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for
mercury, and lead in polymeric materials.
Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
1.4 This test method is applicable for homogeneous poly-
meric material. ASTM Test Methods
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
standard. Values given in parentheses are for information only.
E1361 Guide for Correction of Interelement Effects in
1.6 This test method is not applicable to quantitative deter-
X-Ray Spectrometric Analysis
minations for specimens with one or more surface coatings
F2576 Terminology Relating to Declarable Substances in
present on the analyzed surface; however, qualitative informa-
Materials
tion may be obtained. In addition, specimens less than infi-
nitely thick for the measured X rays, must not be coated on the
3. Terminology
reverse side or mounted on a substrate.
3.1 Definitions:
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.1 Definitions of terms applying to XRF, plastics and
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
declarable substances appear in Terminology E135, Terminol-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ogy D883 and Terminology F2576, respectively.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.1.2 Compton scatter—the inelastic scattering of an X-ray
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
photon through its interaction with the bound electrons of an
atom; this process is also referred to as incoherent scatter.
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F40 on
Declarable Substances in Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
2
F40.01 on Test Methods. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2015. Published October 2015. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
ɛ1
approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F2617-08 . DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F2617-15. the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1
---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
F2617 − 15
3.1.3 Rayleigh scatter—the elastic scattering of an X-ray 5. Significance and Use
photon through its interaction with the bound electrons of an
5.1 This test method is intended for the determination of
atom; this process is also referred to as coherent scatter.
chromium, bromine, cadmium, mercury, and lead, in homoge-
3.1.3.1 Discussion—The measured count rate of Compton
neous polymeric materials. The test method may be used to
and Rayleigh scattered radiation varies depending upon speci-
ascertain the conformance of the product under test to manu-
men composition and may thus be used to compensate for
facturing specifications. Typical time for a measurement is 5 to
matrix effects. One optio
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