ASTM E2050-12
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Determination of Total Carbon in Mold Powders by Combustion-Infrared Absorption Spectrometry
Standard Test Method for Determination of Total Carbon in Mold Powders by Combustion-Infrared Absorption Spectrometry
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method for the determination of total carbon in mold powders is primarily intended to test such materials for compliance with compositional specifications. It is assumed that all who use this test method will be trained analysts capable of performing common laboratory procedures skillfully and safely. It is expected that the work will be performed in a properly equipped laboratory and that proper waste disposal procedures will be followed. Appropriate quality control practices must be followed such as those described in Guide E882.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of total carbon in mold powders in the concentration range from 1 % to 25 %.
Note 1—As used in this test method, “percentage” or “%” refers to a mass fraction of the form (wt / wt %) (g/100g).
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 This test method has been evaluated in accordance with Practice E1601 and Guide E1763. Unless otherwise noted in the precision and bias section, the lower limit in the scope of each method specifies the lowest analyte content that may be analyzed with acceptable error (defined as a nominal 5 % risk of obtaining a 50 % or larger relative difference in results on the same test sample in two laboratories).
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.
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Designation:E2050–12
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Total Carbon in Mold Powders by
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Combustion-Infrared Absorption Spectrometry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2050; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Determine Conformance with Specifications
1.1 This test method covers the determination of total
E50 Practices for Apparatus, Reagents, and Safety Consid-
carboninmoldpowdersintheconcentrationrangefrom1%to
erations for Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ores, and
25%.
Related Materials
NOTE 1—As used in this test method, “percentage” or “%” refers to a
E135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for
mass fraction of the form (wt / wt %) (g/100g).
Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
E882 Guide for Accountability and Quality Control in the
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
Chemical Analysis Laboratory
standard.
E1019 Test Methods for Determination of Carbon, Sulfur,
1.3 This test method has been evaluated in accordance with
Nitrogen, and Oxygen in Steel, Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt
Practice E1601 and Guide E1763. Unless otherwise noted in
Alloys by Various Combustion and Fusion Techniques
the precision and bias section, the lower limit in the scope of
E1601 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
each method specifies the lowest analyte content that may be
Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
analyzed with acceptable error (defined as a nominal 5% risk
E1763 Guide for Interpretation and Use of Results from
of obtaining a 50% or larger relative difference in results on
Interlaboratory Testing of Chemical Analysis Methods
the same test sample in two laboratories).
3. Terminology
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
method, refer to Terminology E135.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.1 mold powder, n—in the continuous-casting of steel, a
metallurgical flux used to provide lubrication of the mold,
2. Referenced Documents
enhance heat transfer at the strand-mold interface, and provide
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
thermal insulation of the liquid metal surface to prevent
unwanted solidification.
3.2.1.1 Discussion—Key chemical components of these
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powders are fluorides, the oxides of silicon and calcium, and
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E01 on
Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials and is the direct
carbon.
responsibility of Subcommittee E01.02 on Ores, Concentrates, and Related Metal-
lurgical Materials.
4. Summary of Test Method
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2012. Published March 2012. Originally
4.1 Carbon in the test sample is converted in a furnace to a
approvedin1999.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2004asE2050–99(2004).DOI:
10.1520/E2050-12.
mixture of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide by combus-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
tion in a stream of oxygen. Full conversion of carbon monox-
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
ide to carbon dioxide occurs by the passage of sample gases
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. through a catalytic heater assembly. The amount of carbon
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TABLE 1 Statistical Information, Carbon Combustion/Infrared Method
Test Material Number of Carbon Found, % Minimum SD (S , Reproducibility SD, Reproducibility Index R
M rel%
Laboratories E1601) (S , E1601) (R, E1601)
g
B 7 1.2046 0.00601 0.02960 0.08288 6.88
A 7 3.1219 0.01269 0.04843 0.13559 4.34
C 7 6.5514 0.04774 0.09215 0.25803 3.94
D 7 10.5121 0.05788 0.10579 0.29620 2.82
E 7 15.1121 0.04964 0.14730 0.41244 2.73
F 7 19.7121 0.11949 0.25294 0.70824 3.59
G 7 29.4250 0.38830 0.60179 1.6850 5.73
dioxide is measured by infrared absorption. Any interference instructions for the assembly, installation, use, and proper
from halogens in the sample is eliminated by placement of a maintenance of the trap.
halogen trap between the furnace and
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Designation:E2050–99 (Reapproved 2004) Designation: E2050 – 12
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Total Carbon in Mold Powders by
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Combustion-Infrared Absorption MethodSpectrometry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2050; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1This test method covers the determination of total carbon in mold powders in the concentration range from 1 to 25%.
1.2
1.1 This test method covers the determination of total carbon in mold powders in the concentration range from 1% to 25%.
NOTE 1—As used in this test method, “percentage” or “%” refers to a mass fraction of the form (wt / wt %) (g/100g).
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 This test method has been evaluated in accordance with Practice E1601 and Guide E1763. Unless otherwise noted in the
precision and bias section, the lower limit in the scope of each method specifies the lowest analyte content that may be analyzed
with acceptable error (defined as a nominal 5% risk of obtaining a 50% or larger relative difference in results on the same test
sample in two laboratories).
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.
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
E50 PracticesforApparatus,Reagents,andSafetyConsiderationsforChemicalAnalysisofMetals,Ores,andRelatedMaterials
E135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
E882 Guide for Accountability and Quality Control in the Chemical Analysis Laboratory
E1019 Test Methods for Determination of Carbon, Sulfur, Nitrogen, and Oxygen in Steel, Iron, Nickel, and CobaltAlloys by
Various Combustion and Fusion Techniques
E1601 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
E1763 Guide for Interpretation and Use of Results from Interlaboratory Testing of Chemical Analysis Methods
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test method, refer to Terminology E135.
3.2Definitions:
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 mold powder, n— in the continuous-casting of steel,ametallurgicalfluxusedtoprovidelubricationofthemold,enhance
heat transfer at the strand-mold interface, and provide thermal insulation of the liquid metal surface to prevent unwanted
solidification.
3.2.1.1 Discussion—Key chemical components of these powders are fluorides, the oxides of silicon and calcium, and carbon.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Carbon in the test sample is converted in a furnace to a mixture of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide by combustion in
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee E01 onAnalytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee E01.02 on Ores, Concentrates, and Related Metallurgical Materials.
Current edition approved May 1, 2004. Published July 2004. Originally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as E2050–99. DOI:
10.1520/E2050-99R04.
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2012. Published March 2012. Originally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as E2050–99(2004). DOI:
10.1520/E2050-12.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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a stream of oxygen. Full conversion of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide occurs by the passage of sample gases through a
catalytic heater assembly. The amount of carbon dioxide is measured by infrared absorption. Any interference from halogens in
the sample is eliminated by placement of a halogen trap between the fur
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