ASTM E1584-17

Standard Test Method for Assay of Nitric Acid

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method provides a means for assaying nitric acid, based on total acidity. The concentration of nitric acid is important in many of the uses of nitric acid, including specification compliance and manufacturing control.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers determination of the assay of nitric acid by total acidity. This test method is suitable for concentrations between approximately 50 and 70 %, calculated as nitric acid.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.3 Review the current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for detailed information concerning toxicity, first aid procedures, and safety precautions.  
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. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 8.  
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: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2017
• ICS: 71.060.30 - Acids
• Technical Committee: D16 - Aromatic, Industrial, Specialty and Related Chemicals
• Drafting Committee: D16.10 - Acids

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E1584 − 17
Standard Test Method for
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Assay of Nitric Acid
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1584; 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.
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1. Scope* cialty Chemicals (Withdrawn 2009)
E200 Practice for Preparation, Standardization, and Storage
1.1 This test method covers determination of the assay of
of Standard and Reagent Solutions for Chemical Analysis
nitric acid by total acidity. This test method is suitable for
E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
concentrations between approximately 50 and 70 %, calculated
as nitric acid.
3. Summary of Test Method
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3.1 A weighed sample of acid is diluted in water and titrated
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
with 1.0 N sodium hydroxide solution, using phenolphthalein
standard.
as the end-point indicator.
1.3 Review the current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for de-
4. Significance and Use
tailed information concerning toxicity, first aid procedures, and
safety precautions. 4.1 This test method provides a means for assaying nitric
acid, based on total acidity. The concentration of nitric acid is
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
important in many of the uses of nitric acid, including
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
specification compliance and manufacturing control.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
5. Interferences
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1 Acids other than nitric, and compounds that consume
Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 8.
sodium hydroxide, will yield erroneously high results.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
6. Apparatus
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
6.1 Erlenmeyer Flask, 250 mL, glass stoppered.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
6.2 Buret, 50 mL, Class A.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
NOTE 1—A digital buret or automated titrator capable of measuring
volumes to the nearest 0.01 mL may be used in place of a conventional
2. Referenced Documents
buret.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
7. Reagents
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
7.1 Purity of Reagents—Reagent grade chemicals shall be
D6809 Guide for Quality Control and Quality Assurance
used in all tests. Unless otherwise indicated, it is intended that
Procedures for Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Ma-
all reagents conform to the specifications of the Committee on
terials
Analytical Reagents of the American Chemical Society where
E180 Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM
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such specifications are available. Other grades may be used,
Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial and Spe-
provided it is first ascertained that the reagent is of sufficiently
high purity to permit its use without lessening the accuracy of
the determination.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on
Aromatic, Industrial, Specialty and Related Chemicals and is the direct responsi-
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bility of Subcommittee D16.10 on Acids. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
Current edition approved June 1, 2017. Published July 2017. Originally approved www.astm.org.
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in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as E1584 – 11. DOI: 10.1520/ Reagent Chemicals, American Chemical Society Specifications, American
E1584-17. Chemical Society, Washington, DC. For suggestions on the testing of reagents not
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Chemicals, BDH Ltd., Poole, Dorset, U.K., and the United States Pharmacopeia
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on and National Formulary, U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. (USPC), Rockville,
the ASTM website. MD.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Sample Size for Assay of Nitric Acid
10.3 Remove the stopper, add 50 mL of water and 4 drops
HNO , % Sample Size, mL No
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Designation: E1584 − 11 E1584 − 17
Standard Test Method for
1
Assay of Nitric Acid
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1584; 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 Scope*
1.1 This test method covers determination of the assay of nitric acid by total acidity. This test method is suitable for
concentrations between approximately 50 and 70 %, calculated as nitric acid.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 Review the current Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)(SDS) for detailed information concerning toxicity, first aid
procedures, and safety precautions.
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. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 8.
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:
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D6809 Guide for Quality Control and Quality Assurance Procedures for Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Materials
E180 Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial and Specialty Chemicals
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(Withdrawn 2009)
E200 Practice for Preparation, Standardization, and Storage of Standard and Reagent Solutions for Chemical Analysis
E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 A weighed sample of acid is diluted in water and titrated with 1.0 N sodium hydroxide solution, using phenolphthalein as
the end-point indicator.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method provides a means for assaying nitric acid, based on total acidity. The concentration of nitric acid is
important in many of the uses of nitric acid, including specification compliance and manufacturing control.
5. Interferences
5.1 Acids other than nitric, and compounds that consume sodium hydroxide, will yield erroneously high results.
6. Apparatus
6.1 Erlenmeyer Flask, 250 mL, glass stoppered.
6.2 Buret, 50 mL, Class A.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on Aromatic Hydrocarbons Aromatic, Industrial, Specialty and Related Chemicals and is the direct
responsibility of Subcommittee D16.16 on Industrial and Specialty Product Standards.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2011June 1, 2017. Published September 2011July 2017. Originally approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 20052011 as
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E1584 – 00 (2005)E1584 – 11. . DOI: 10.1520/E1584-11.10.1520/E1584-17.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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NOTE 1—A digital buret or automated titrator capable of measuring volumes to the nearest 0.01 mL may be used in place of a conventional buret.
7. Reagents
7.1 Purity of Reagents—Reagent grade chemicals shall be used in all tests. Unless otherwise indicated, it is intended that all
reagents conform to the specifications of the Committee on Analytical Reagents of the American Chemical Society where such
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specifications are available. Other grades may be used, provided it is first ascertained that the reagent is of sufficiently high purity
to permit its use without lessening the accuracy of the determination.
7.2 Purity of Water—Unless otherwise indicated, references to water shall be understood to mean reagent water as defined by
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