ASTM E439-23
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Beryllium
Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Beryllium
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 These test methods for the chemical analysis of beryllium metal are primarily intended as referee methods to test such materials for compliance with compositional specifications. 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 beryllium having chemical compositions within the following limits:
Element
Range, %
Aluminum
0.05 to 0.30
Beryllium
97.5 to 100
Beryllium Oxide
0.3 to 3
Carbon
0.05 to 0.30
Copper
0.005 to 0.10
Chromium
0.005 to 0.10
Iron
0.05 to 0.30
Magnesium
0.02 to 0.15
Nickel
0.005 to 0.10
Silicon
0.02 to 0.15
1.2 The test methods in this standard are contained in the sections as follows.
Sections
Chromium by the Diphenylcarbazide Spectrophotometric Test Method
[0.004 % to 0.04 %]
10 – 19
Iron by the 1,10-Phenanthroline Spectrophotometric Test Method
[0.05 % to 0.25 %]
20 – 29
Manganese by the Periodate Spectrophotometric Test Method
[0.008 % to 0.04 %]
30 – 39
Nickel by the Dimethylglyoxime Spectrophotometric Test Method
[0.001 % to 0.04 %]
40 – 49
1.3 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 establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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.
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Designation: E439 − 23
Standard Test Methods for
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Chemical Analysis of Beryllium
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E439; 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
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1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of 2.1 ASTM Standards:
beryllium having chemical compositions within the following D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
limits: E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Determine Conformance with Specifications
Element Range, %
Aluminum 0.05 to 0.30
E50 Practices for Apparatus, Reagents, and Safety Consid-
Beryllium 97.5 to 100
erations for Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ores, and
Beryllium Oxide 0.3 to 3
Related Materials
Carbon 0.05 to 0.30
Copper 0.005 to 0.10
E55 Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and
Chromium 0.005 to 0.10
Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition
Iron 0.05 to 0.30
E60 Practice for Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related
Magnesium 0.02 to 0.15
Nickel 0.005 to 0.10
Materials by Spectrophotometry
Silicon 0.02 to 0.15
E88 Practice for Sampling Nonferrous Metals and Alloys in
1.2 The test methods in this standard are contained in the
Cast Form for Determination of Chemical Composition
sections as follows.
E135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for
Sections Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
Chromium by the Diphenylcarbazide Spectrophotometric Test
E173 Practice for Conducting Interlaboratory Studies of
Method
Methods for Chemical Analysis of Metals (Withdrawn
[0.004 % to 0.04 %] 10 – 19
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Iron by the 1,10-Phenanthroline Spectrophotometric Test Method
1997)
[0.05 % to 0.25 %] 20 – 29
E1601 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
Manganese by the Periodate Spectrophotometric Test Method
Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
[0.008 % to 0.04 %] 30 – 39
Nickel by the Dimethylglyoxime Spectrophotometric Test Method
3. Terminology
[0.001 % to 0.04 %] 40 – 49
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method, refer to
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
Terminology E135.
standard.
4. Significance and Use
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.1 These test methods for the chemical analysis of beryl-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
lium metal are primarily intended as referee methods to test
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
such materials for compliance with compositional specifica-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
tions. It is assumed that all who use these test methods will be
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
trained analysts capable of performing common laboratory
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
procedures skillfully and safely. It is expected that work will be
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
performed in a properly equipped laboratory.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
5. Apparatus, Reagents, and Spectrophotometric Practice
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5.1 Apparatus and reagents required for each determination
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
are listed in separate sections preceding the procedure unless
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E01 on
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Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials and are the direct For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
responsibility of Subcommittee E01.05 on Cu, Pb, Zn, Cd, Sn, Be, Precious Metals, contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
their Alloys, and Related Metals. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved July 1, 2023. Published July 2023. Originally published the ASTM website.
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in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as E439 – 17. DOI: 10.1520/ The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
E0439-23. www.astm.org.
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otherwise specified. The apparatus and standard solutions shall 11. Summary of
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: E439 − 17 E439 − 23
Standard Test Methods for
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Chemical Analysis of Beryllium
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E439; 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 beryllium having chemical compositions within the following limits:
Element Range, %
Aluminum 0.05 to 0.30
Beryllium 97.5 to 100
Beryllium 97.5 to 100
Beryllium Oxide 0.3 to 3
Carbon 0.05 to 0.30
Copper 0.005 to 0.10
Chromium 0.005 to 0.10
Iron 0.05 to 0.30
Magnesium 0.02 to 0.15
Nickel 0.005 to 0.10
Silicon 0.02 to 0.15
1.2 The test methods in this standard are contained in the sections indicated below.as follows.
Sections
Chromium by the Diphenylcarbazide Spectrophotometric Test
Method
[0.004 % to 0.04 %] 10 – 19
Iron by the 1,10-Phenanthroline Spectrophotometric Test Method
[0.05 % to 0.25 %] 20 – 29
Manganese by the Periodate Spectrophotometric Test Method
[0.008 % to 0.04 %] 30 – 39
Nickel by the Dimethylglyoxime Spectrophotometric Test Method
[0.001 % to 0.04 %] 40 – 49
1.3 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 problems,concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthsafety, health, and environmental practices and
determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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.
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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 E01.05 on Cu, Pb, Zn, Cd, Sn, Be, Precious Metals, their Alloys, and Related Metals.
Current edition approved May 1, 2017July 1, 2023. Published July 2017July 2023. Originally published in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 20102017 as
E439 – 10.E439 – 17. DOI: 10.1520/E0439-17.10.1520/E0439-23.
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E50 Practices for Apparatus, Reagents, and Safety Considerations for Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
E55 Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition
E60 Practice for Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials by Spectrophotometry
E88 Practice for Sampling Nonferrous Metals and Alloys in Cast Form for Determination of Chemical Composition
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 definitions 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 beryllium metal are primarily intended as referee methods to test such
materials for compliance with compositional specifications. 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 and reagents required for each determination are listed in separate sections preceding the procedure unless
otherwise specified. The apparatus, standard solutions, and reagents apparatus and standard solutions shall conform to the
requirements prescribed in Practices E50. Spectrophotomete
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