ASTM B982-20

Standard Specification for Sampling and Sample Preparation of Lead and Lead Alloys for Optical Emission Spectrometric or ICP Analysis

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the sampling of lead and lead alloys to obtain a sample suitable for quantitative optical emission spectrochemical analysis. It includes procedures for sample preparation, obtaining representative samples from molten metal, from fabricated, or cast products that can be melted, and from other forms that cannot be melted. This specification, used in conjunction with an appropriate quantitative optical emission spectrochemical method, is suitable for use in manufacturing control, material or product acceptance, and development and research. It deals with ordering information, materials and manufacture, composition, sizes and shapes, appearance, lot, sampling for chemical analysis, apparatus, preparation of specimens, marking and special requirements, inspection, and rejection and rehearing.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the sampling of lead and lead alloys to obtain a sample suitable for quantitative optical emission spectrochemical analysis. Included are procedures for sample preparation, obtaining representative samples from molten metal, from fabricated, or cast products that can be melted, and from other forms that cannot be melted.  
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 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: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2020
• ICS: 77.120.60 - Lead, zinc, tin and their alloys
• Technical Committee: B02 - Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
• Drafting Committee: B02.02 - Refined Lead, Tin, Antimony, and Their Alloys

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:B982 −20
Standard Specification for
Sampling and Sample Preparation of Lead and Lead Alloys
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for Optical Emission Spectrometric or ICPAnalysis
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B982; 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 E37 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Pig Lead
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(Withdrawn 2020)
1.1 This specification covers the sampling of lead and lead
E88 Practice for Sampling Nonferrous Metals and Alloys in
alloys to obtain a sample suitable for quantitative optical
Cast Form for Determination of Chemical Composition
emissionspectrochemicalanalysis.Includedareproceduresfor
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
sample preparation, obtaining representative samples from
ASTM Test Methods
molten metal, from fabricated, or cast products that can be
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
melted, and from other forms that cannot be melted.
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3. Significance and Use
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.1 This specification, used in conjunction with an appro-
and are not considered standard.
priate quantitative optical emission spectrochemical method, is
suitable for use in manufacturing control, material or product
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
acceptance, and development and research.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4. Ordering Information
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1 Orders for refined lead under this specification shall
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- include the following information:
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the 4.1.2 Quantity (weight),
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- 4.1.3 Name of material (for example, pure lead),
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical 4.1.4 Size and shape (see Section 7),
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 4.1.5 Grade, and
4.1.6 Certification or test report if specified (Section 13).
2. Referenced Documents
5. Materials and Manufacture
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the
5.1 Lead shall be supplied in commercial standard forms or
date of material purchase form a part of this specification to the
shapes requested by the purchaser in the following grades:
extent referenced herein.
5.1.1 Low bismuth low silver pure lead,
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2.2 ASTM Standards:
5.1.2 Refined pure lead,
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
5.1.3 Pure lead, and
Determine Conformance with Specifications
5.1.4 Chemical copper lead.
5.1.5 Calcium alloys.
5.1.6 Antimony alloys.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on
5.2 The grade of lead listed in 5.1.1 – 5.1.6 shall be
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
produced by any smelting and refining process from ore or
B02.02 on Refined Lead, Tin, Antimony, and Their Alloys.
recycled materials to meet the chemical requirements of this
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2020. Published October 2020. Originally
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approved in 2012. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as B982 – 14 . DOI:
specification.
10.1520/B0982-20.
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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
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
the ASTM website. www.astm.org.
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6. Composition
6.1 This specification shall apply to lead alloys that contain
greater than 80 % Pb and meet the requirements of 5.2 for
material manufacture.
7. Sizes and Shapes
7.1 Pigs shall weigh up to a nominal 110 lb (50 kg).
7.2 Blocks or hogs shall be square or oblong and weigh up
to 2530 lb (1150 kg).
8. Appearance
8.
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Designation: B982 − 14 B982 − 20
Standard Specification for
Sampling and Sample Preparation of Lead and Lead Alloys
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for Optical Emission Spectrometric or ICP Analysis
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B982; 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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ε NOTE—Section 13.4.2 was corrected editorially in January 2016.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the sampling of lead and lead alloys to obtain a sample suitable for quantitative optical emission
spectrochemical analysis. Included are procedures for sample preparation, obtaining representative samples from molten metal,
from fabricated, or cast products that can be melted, and from other forms that cannot be melted.
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 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
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the date of material purchase form a part of this specification to the extent
referenced herein.
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2.2 ASTM Standards:
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
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E37 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Pig Lead (Withdrawn 2020)
E88 Practice for Sampling Nonferrous Metals and Alloys in Cast Form for Determination of Chemical Composition
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
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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 B02.02 on Refined
Lead, Tin, Antimony, and Their Alloys.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2014Oct. 1, 2020. Published April 2015October 2020. Originally approved in 2012. Last previous edition approved in 20122014 as
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B982B982 – 14 – 12. DOI: 10.1520/B0982–14E01. DOI: 10.1520/B0982-20.
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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.
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3. Significance and Use
3.1 This specification, used in conjunction with an appropriate quantitative optical emission spectrochemical method, is suitable
for use in manufacturing control, material or product acceptance, and development and research.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Orders for refined lead under this specification shall include the following information:
4.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue,
4.1.2 Quantity (weight),
4.1.3 Name of material (for example, pure lead),
4.1.4 Size and shape (see Section 7),
4.1.5 Grade, and
4.1.6 Certification or test report if specified (Section 13).
5. Materials and Manufacture
5.1 Lead shall be supplied in commercial standard forms or shapes requested by the purchaser in the following grades:
5.1.1 Low bismuth low silver pure lead,
5.1.2 Refined pure lead,
5.1.3 Pure lead, and
5.1.4 Chemical copper lead.
5.1.5 Calcium alloys.
5.1.6 Antimony alloys.
5.2 The grade of lead listed in 5.1.1 – 5.1.6 shall be produced by any smelting and refining process from ore or recycled materials
to meet the chemical requirements of this specification.
6. Composition
6.1 This specification shall apply to
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