ASTM B717-96(2018)

Standard Specification for Refined Ruthenium

ABSTRACT
This specification covers refined ruthenium as sponge and powder in one grade as follows: Grade 99.80 and Grade 99.90. The material may be produced by any refining process that yields a product capable of meeting the chemical requirements of this specification. The material should conform to the requirements for chemical composition as prescribed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers refined ruthenium as sponge and powder in one grade as follows:  
1.1.1 Grade 99.80—Ruthenium having a purity of 99.80 %.  
1.1.2 Grade 99.90—Ruthenium having a purity of 99.90 %.  
Note 1: For the purposes of determining conformance with this specification, an observed value obtained from analysis shall be rounded to the nearest unit in the last right-hand place of figures used in expressing the limiting value in accordance with the rounding method of Practice E29.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
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 become familiar with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 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-Oct-2018
• ICS: 77.120.99 - Other non-ferrous metals and their alloys
• Technical Committee: B02 - Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
• Drafting Committee: B02.05 - Precious Metals and Electrical Contact Materials and Test Methods

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: B717 − 96 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Specification for
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Refined Ruthenium
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B717; 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 3. Manufacture
1.1 This specification covers refined ruthenium as sponge 3.1 The material may be produced by any refining process
and powder in one grade as follows: that yields a product capable of meeting the chemical require-
1.1.1 Grade 99.80—Ruthenium having a purity of 99.80 %. ments of this specification. The purchaser, upon request, shall
1.1.2 Grade 99.90—Ruthenium having a purity of 99.90 %. be informed of the refining process used.
NOTE 1—For the purposes of determining conformance with this
4. Chemical Composition
specification, an observed value obtained from analysis shall be rounded
to the nearest unit in the last right-hand place of figures used in expressing
4.1 The material should conform to the requirements for
the limiting value in accordance with the rounding method of Practice
chemical composition as prescribed in Table 1.
E29.
4.2 Analysis shall be made using the manufacturer’s stan-
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
dard methods. In the event of disagreement as to the chemical
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
composition of the metal, methods of chemical analysis for
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
reference purposes shall be determined by a mutually accept-
and are not considered standard.
able laboratory.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5. Sampling
responsibility of the user of this standard to become familiar
5.1 The value of this material is such that special attention
with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate
must be paid to the sampling procedures. The purchaser and
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product/material as provided
manufacturer shall agree upon the sampling procedures used.
by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety, health,
5.2 Lot Size—Sampling lots shall consist of the following:
and environmental practices, and determine the applicability
5.2.1 Sponge—A single refining lot.
of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.2.2 Powder—A single refining lot.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
6. Rejection and Rehearing
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
6.1 Material that fails to conform to the requirements of this
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical specification may be rejected. Rejection should be reported to
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
the manufacturer or supplier promptly and in writing. In case
of dissatisfaction with the results of the test, the producer or
2. Referenced Documents supplier may make claim for rehearing.
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2.1 ASTM Standards: 6.2 Investigation of Claims—In a question of chemical
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to composition, a new sample shall be drawn by representatives
Determine Conformance with Specifications of both parties in accordance with Section 5. The properly
mixed and quartered sample shall be divided into three parts,
each of which shall be placed in a sealed package, one for the
manufacturer, one for the purchaser, and one for an umpire, if
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on
necessary.
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
B02.05 on Precious Metals and Electrical Contact Materials.
6.3 In the event of disagreement between the manufacturer
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2018. Published November 2018. Originally
and the purchaser on the conformance of the metal to the
approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as B717 – 96 (2012).
DOI: 10.1520/B0717-96R18.
requirements of this specification by the purchaser, the umpire
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sample is to be submitted to a mutually acceptable laboratory
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for analysis. The results of the referee’s analysis shall be used
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. in determining conformance of the metal to this specification.
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Designation: B717 − 96 (Reapproved 2012) B717 − 96 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Specification for
1
Refined Ruthenium
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B717; 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 specification covers refined ruthenium as sponge and powder in one grade as follows:
1.1.1 Grade 99.80—Ruthenium having a purity of 99.80 %.
1.1.2 Grade 99.90—Ruthenium having a purity of 99.90 %.
NOTE 1—For the purposes of determining conformance with this specification, an observed value obtained from analysis shall be rounded to the nearest
unit in the last right-hand place of figures used in expressing the limiting value in accordance with the rounding method of Practice E29.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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 become familiar with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS)(SDS) for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and
healthenvironmental practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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:
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
3. Manufacture
3.1 The material may be produced by any refining process that yields a product capable of meeting the chemical requirements
of this specification. The purchaser, upon request, shall be informed of the refining process used.
4. Chemical Composition
4.1 The material should conform to the requirements for chemical composition as prescribed in Table 1.
4.2 Analysis shall be made using the manufacturer’smanufacturer’s standard methods. In the event of disagreement as to the
chemical composition of the metal, methods of chemical analysis for reference purposes shall be determined by a mutually
acceptable laboratory.
5. Sampling
5.1 The value of this material is such that special attention must be paid to the sampling procedures. The purchaser and
manufacturer shall agree upon the sampling procedures used.
5.2 Lot Size—Sampling lots shall consist of the following:
5.2.1 Sponge—A single refining lot.
5.2.2 Powder—A single refining lot.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B02.05 on
Precious Metals and Electrical Contact Materials.
Current edition approved May 1, 2012Nov. 1, 2018. Published May 2012November 2018. Originally approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 20062012 as
B717 – 96 (2006).(2012). DOI: 10.1520/B0717-96R12.10.1520/B0717-96R18.
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volume information, refer to the standard’sstandard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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B717 − 96 (2018)
TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
Composition, %
A
Element
Grade 99.80 Grade 99.90
Ruthenium, min (by 99.80 99.90
difference)
Platinum, max 0.02 0.01
Palladium, max 0.05 0.005
Iridium, max 0.05 0.005
Rhodium, max 0.05 0.01
Osmium, max 0.06 0.005
Iron, max 0.05 0.02
Silicon, max 0.02 0.005
Copper, max 0.01 0.005
Calcium, max 0.01 0.005
Tin, max 0.01 0.005
Silver, max 0.01 0.005
Sodium, max 0.01 0.005
Gold, max 0.005 0.005
A
Upon agreement between manufacturer and purchaser, analyses may be
required and limits established for elements or compounds not specified in t
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