ASTM E415-08

Standard Test Method for Atomic Emission Vacuum Spectrometric Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method for the spectrometric analysis of metals and alloys is primarily intended to test such materials for compliance with compositional specifications. It is assumed that all who use this test method will be 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 This test method covers the simultaneous determination of 20 alloying and residual elements in carbon and low-alloy steels in the concentration ranges shown (Note 1).
Concentration Range, % ElementApplicable Range, %AQuantitative Range, %B  Aluminum0 to 0.0750.02 to 0.075 Arsenic0 to 0.10.05 to 0.1 Boron0 to 0.0070.002 to 0.007 Calcium0 to 0.0030.001 to 0.003 Carbon0 to 1.10.08 to 1.1 Chromium0 to 2.250.02 to 2.25 Cobalt0 to 0.180.008 to 0.18 Copper0 to 0.50.04 to 0.5 Manganese0 to 2.00.10 to 2.0 Molybdenum0 to 0.60.03 to 0.6 Nickel0 to 5.00.02 to 5.0 Niobium0 to 0.0850.02 to 0.085 Nitrogen0 to 0.0150.004 to 0.015 Phosphorous 0 to 0.0850.02 to 0.085 Silicon0 to 1.150.07 to 1.15 Sulfur0 to 0.0550.01 to 0.055 Tin0 to 0.0450.01 to 0.045 Titanium0 to 0.20.004 to 0.2 Vanadium0 to 0.30.004 to 0.3 Zirconium0 to 0.050.02 to 0.05
A Applicable range in accordance with Guide E 1763 for results reported in accordance with Practice E 1950.
B Quantitative range in accordance with Practice E 1601.  
Note 1—The concentration ranges of the elements listed have been established through cooperative testing of reference materials. Included, in addition to the original data of Test Method E 415 – 71, are data from cooperative testing of a broader range of reference materials to expand the element concentration ranges.
1.2 This test method covers analysis of specimens having a diameter adequate to overlap the bore of the spark stand opening (to effect an argon seal). The specimen thickness can vary significantly according to the design of the spectrometer stand, but a thickness between 10 mm and 38 mm has been found to be most practical.
1.3 This test method covers the routine control analysis in iron and steelmaking operations and the analysis of processed material. It is designed for chill-cast, rolled, and forged specimens. Better performance is expected when reference materials and specimens are of similar metallurgical condition and composition. However, it is not required for all applications of 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2008
• ICS: 77.080.20 - Steels
• Technical Committee: E01 - Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
• Drafting Committee: E01.01 - Iron, Steel, and Ferroalloys

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E415-99a(2005) - Standard Test Method for Optical Emission Vacuum Spectrometric Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008
• Replaced By: ASTM E415-14 - Standard Test Method for Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2014
• Referred By: ASTM A751-21 - Standard Test Methods and Practices for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E2093-12(2016) - Standard Guide for Optimizing, Controlling and Assessing Test Method Uncertainties from Multiple Workstations in the Same Laboratory Organization
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E2972-15(2019) - Standard Guide for Production, Testing, and Value Assignment of In-House Reference Materials for Metals, Ores, and Other Related Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008
• Referred By: ASTM B848/B848M-21 - Standard Specification for Powder Forged (PF) Ferrous Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E1806-23 - Standard Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determination of Chemical Composition
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008
• Referred By: ASTM B883-19 - Standard Specification for Metal Injection Molded (MIM) Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E701-80(2018) - Standard Test Methods for Municipal Ferrous Scrap
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E1077-14(2021) - Standard Test Methods for Estimating the Depth of Decarburization of Steel Specimens
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D6689-01(2019)e1 - Standard Guide for Optimizing, Controlling, and Reporting Test Method Uncertainties from Multiple Workstations in the Same Laboratory Organization
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E415 − 08
StandardTest Method for
Atomic Emission Vacuum Spectrometric Analysis of Carbon
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and Low-Alloy Steel
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E415; 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 stand, but a thickness between 10 mm and 38 mm has been
found to be most practical.
1.1 This test method covers the simultaneous determination
of 20 alloying and residual elements in carbon and low-alloy 1.3 This test method covers the routine control analysis in
steels in the concentration ranges shown (Note 1). iron and steelmaking operations and the analysis of processed
material. It is designed for chill-cast, rolled, and forged
Concentration Range, %
A B
Element Applicable Range, % Quantitative Range, %
specimens. Better performance is expected when reference
materials and specimens are of similar metallurgical condition
Aluminum 0 to 0.075 0.02 to 0.075
and composition. However, it is not required for all applica-
Arsenic 0 to 0.1 0.05 to 0.1
Boron 0 to 0.007 0.002 to 0.007
tions of this standard.
Calcium 0 to 0.003 0.001 to 0.003
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Carbon 0 to 1.1 0.08 to 1.1
Chromium 0 to 2.25 0.02 to 2.25
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Cobalt 0 to 0.18 0.008 to 0.18
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Copper 0 to 0.5 0.04 to 0.5
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Manganese 0 to 2.0 0.10 to 2.0
Molybdenum 0 to 0.6 0.03 to 0.6
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Nickel 0 to 5.0 0.02 to 5.0
Niobium 0 to 0.085 0.02 to 0.085
2. Referenced Documents
Nitrogen 0 to 0.015 0.004 to 0.015
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Phosphorous 0 to 0.085 0.02 to 0.085
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Silicon 0 to 1.15 0.07 to 1.15
E135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for
Sulfur 0 to 0.055 0.01 to 0.055
Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
Tin 0 to 0.045 0.01 to 0.045
Titanium 0 to 0.2 0.004 to 0.2
E158 Practice for Fundamental Calculations to Convert
Vanadium 0 to 0.3 0.004 to 0.3
Intensities into Concentrations in Optical Emission Spec-
Zirconium 0 to 0.05 0.02 to 0.05
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trochemical Analysis (Withdrawn 2004)
E305 Practice for Establishing and Controlling Atomic
A
Applicable range in accordance with Guide E1763 for results reported in
Emission Spectrochemical Analytical Curves
accordance with Practice E1950.
B E350 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Carbon Steel,
Quantitative range in accordance with Practice E1601.
Low-Alloy Steel, Silicon Electrical Steel, Ingot Iron, and
NOTE 1—The concentration ranges of the elements listed have been
Wrought Iron
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established through cooperative testing of reference materials. Included,
E406 Practice for Using Controlled Atmospheres in Spec-
in addition to the original data of Test Method E415 – 71, are data from
trochemical Analysis
cooperative testing of a broader range of reference materials to expand the
element concentration ranges.
E1019 Test Methods for Determination of Carbon, Sulfur,
Nitrogen, and Oxygen in Steel, Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt
1.2 This test method covers analysis of specimens having a
Alloys by Various Combustion and Fusion Techniques
diameter adequate to overlap the bore of the spark stand
E1329 Practice for Verification and Use of Control Charts in
opening (to effect an argon seal). The specimen thickness can
Spectrochemical Analysis
vary significantly according to the design of the spectrometer
E1601 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E01 on
Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials and is the direct
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responsibility of Subcommittee E01.01 on Iron, Steel, and Ferroalloys. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2008.PublishedJuly2008.Originallyapproved contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as E415 – 99a (2005). DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/E0415-08. the ASTM website.
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Supporting data have been filed at ASTM International Headquarters and may The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
be obtained by requesting Research Report: RR:E2-1004. www.astm.org.
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Designation:E415–99a (Reapproved 2005) Designation:E415–08
Standard Test Method for
OpticalAtomic Emission Vacuum Spectrometric Analysis of
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Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 415; 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 test method covers the simultaneous determination of 20 alloying and residual elements in carbon and low-alloy steels
in the concentration ranges shown (Note 1).
Concentration Range, %
A B
Element Applicable Range, % Quantitative Range, %
Aluminum 0 to 0.075 0.02 to 0.075
Arsenic 0 to 0.1 0.05 to 0.1
Boron 0 to 0.007 0.002 to 0.007
Calcium 0 to 0.003 0.001 to 0.003
Carbon 0 to 1.1 0.08 to 1.1
Chromium 0 to 2.25 0.02 to 2.25
Cobalt 0 to 0.18 0.008 to 0.18
Copper 0 to 0.5 0.04 to 0.5
Manganese 0 to 2.0 0.10 to 2.0
Molybdenum 0 to 0.6 0.03 to 0.6
Nickel 0 to 5.0 0.02 to 5.0
Niobium 0 to 0.085 0.02 to 0.085
Nitrogen 0 to 0.015 0.004 to 0.015
Phosphorous 0 to 0.085 0.02 to 0.085
Silicon 0 to 1.15 0.07 to 1.15
Sulfur 0 to 0.055 0.01 to 0.055
Tin 0 to 0.045 0.01 to 0.045
Titanium 0 to 0.2 0.004 to 0.2
Vanadium 0 to 0.3 0.004 to 0.3
Zirconium 0 to 0.05 0.02 to 0.05
A
Applicable range in accordance with Guide E 1763 for results reported in accordance with Practice E 1950.
B
Quantitative range in accordance with Practice E 1601.
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NOTE 1—The concentration ranges of the elements listed have been established through cooperative testing of reference materials. Included, in
addition to the original data of Test Method E 415 – 71, are data from cooperative testing of a broader range of reference materials to expand the element
concentration ranges.
1.2This test method covers analysis of specimens having a diameter adequate to overlap the bore of the spark stand opening (to
effect an argon seal). The specimen thickness should be between 10 and 38 mm.
1.3This test method covers the routine control analysis of preliminary and ladle tests from either basic oxygen, open-hearth, or
electric furnaces and analysis of processed material. It is designed for either chill-cast or rolled and forged specimens. The
reference materials and specimens should be of similar metallurgical condition and composition.
1.2 This test method covers analysis of specimens having a diameter adequate to overlap the bore of the spark stand opening
(to effect an argon seal). The specimen thickness can vary significantly according to the design of the spectrometer stand, but a
thickness between 10 mm and 38 mm has been found to be most practical.
1.3 This test method covers the routine control analysis in iron and steelmaking operations and the analysis of processed
material. It is designed for chill-cast, rolled, and forged specimens. Better performance is expected when reference materials and
specimens are of similar metallurgical condition and composition. However, it is not required for all applications of 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
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E01 on Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores and Related Materials and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee E01.01 on Iron, Steel, and Ferroalloys.
Current edition approved Jan.June 1, 2005.2008. Published March 2005.July 2008. Originally approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 19992005 as
E 415 – 99a (2005).
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Supporting data have been filed at ASTM International Headquarters and may be obtained by requesting Research Report RR: E2-1004.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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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:
E30Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Steel, Cast Iron, Open-Hearth Iron, and Wrought Iron
E 135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
E 158 Practice for Fundamental Calculations to Convert Intensities into Concentrations in Optical Emission Spectrochemical
Analysis
E 305 Practice for Establish
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