ISO 11707:2011

Magnesium and its alloys - Determination of lead and cadmium

ISO 11707:2011 specifies wet analytical methods for lead and cadmium. There are two methods for the simultaneous determination of lead and cadmium in magnesium and its alloys. Method A uses a matrix-matching technique for unalloyed magnesium and its alloys by inductively coupled plasma/atomic emission spectrometry (ICP/AES) or flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS), Method B uses an extraction method for magnesium alloys with pretreatment procedures. Generally, Method A is recommended; also, Method B is designated where the matrix-matching method cannot be adopted due to complicated preparation of the assay standard solutions or where the combination of solvent extraction and FAAS is useful for analysts.

Magnésium et alliages de magnésium — Dosage du plomb et du cadmium

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 01-Aug-2011
• ICS: 77.120.20 - Magnesium and magnesium alloys
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 79/SC 5 - Magnesium and alloys of cast or wrought magnesium
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 79/SC 5 - Magnesium and alloys of cast or wrought magnesium
• Current Stage: 9599 - Withdrawal of International Standard
• Start Date: 08-Feb-2024
• Completion Date: 13-Dec-2025

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 11707
First edition
2011-08-01
Magnesium and its alloys —
Determination of lead and cadmium
Magnésium et alliages de magnésium — Dosage du plomb et du cadmium
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Method A — Matrix-matching method . 1
3.1 Principle . 1
3.2 Reagents . 1
3.3 Apparatus . 2
3.4 Procedure . 2
3.5 Calibration . 3
3.6 Calculation . 3
4 Determination Method B — Extraction method . 3
4.1 Principle . 3
4.2 Reagents . 3
4.3 Apparatus . 4
4.4 Procedure . 4
4.5 Calibration . 5
4.6 Calculation . 5
5 Test report . 6
Annex A (informative) Inter-laboratory test results . 7
Foreword
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ISO 11707 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 79, Light metals and their alloys, Subcommittee
SC 5, Magnesium and alloys of cast or wrought magnesium.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 11707:2011(E)
Magnesium and its alloys — Determination of lead and cadmium
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies wet analytical methods for lead and cadmium. There are two methods for
the simultaneous determination of lead and cadmium in magnesium and its alloys. Method A uses a matrix-
matching technique for unalloyed magnesium and its alloys by inductively coupled plasma/atomic emission
spectrometry (ICP/AES) or flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS). Method B uses an extraction method
for magnesium alloys with pretreatment procedures. Generally, Method A is recommended; also, Method B
is designated where the matrix-matching method cannot be adopted due to complicated preparation of the
assay standard solutions or where the combination of solvent extraction and FAAS is useful for analysts.
These methods are applicable to the determination of lead and cadmium in the ranges of mass fractions of
0,000 5 % to 0,04 % and 0,000 5 % to 0,07 %, respectively.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document
(including any amendments) applies.
ISO 648:2008, Laboratory glassware — Single-volume pipettes
ISO 1042:1998, Laboratory glassware — One-mark volumetric flasks
3 Method A — Matrix-matching method
3.1 Principle
The sample is dissolved in a mixture of nitric and hydrochloric acids and diluted to a suitable volume. Lead and
cadmium are determined by ICP/AES or FAAS at the wavelengths noted in Table 1.
Table 1 — Spectral lines
Wavelength
Element
nm
ICP/AES FAAS
Pb 220,353 217,0
Cd 228,802 228,8
3.2 Reagents
During the analysis, unless otherwise stated, use only reagents of recognized analytical grade and distilled
water or water of equivalent purity. The solution shall be freshly prepared.
3.2.1 Hydrochloric acid, ρ: 1,17 g/mL, 35 % to 37 %.
3.2.2 Nitric acid, ρ: 1,42 g/mL, 69 % to 71 %.
3.2.3 Lead standard solution (100 mg Pb/L).
Weigh 0,25 g of lead (99,99 % or higher in purity) to the nearest 0,1 mg, dissolve in 30 mL of nitric acid (1 + 1),
heat to complete exhaustion of brown-coloured NO gas and cool it. Transfer the solution quantitatively to a
x
calibrated 250 mL volumetric flask, then dilute to the mark with water and mix. Using a volumetric pipette,
transfer 10 mL of the prepared solution to a 100 mL volumetric flask, thus allowing a ten-fold dilution. Dilute to
the mark with water and mix. Keep the flask at the same temperature throughout.
3.2.4 Cadmium standard solution (100 mg Cd/L).
Weigh 0,25 g of cadmium (99,99 % or higher in purity) to a digit of 0,1 mg, dissolve in 30 mL of nitric acid
(1 + 1), heat to complete exhaustion of brown-coloured NO gas and cool it. Transfer the solution quantitatively
x
to a calibrated 250 mL volumetric flask, then dilute to the mark with water and mix. Using a volumetric pipette,
transfer 10 mL of the prepared solution to a 100 mL volumetric flask, thus allowing a ten-fold dilution. Dilute to
the mark with water and mix. Keep the flask at the same temperature throughout.
3.3 Apparatus
All volumetric glassware shall be of class A and calibrated in accordance with ISO 648 or ISO 1042, as appropriate.
Ordinary laboratory apparatus is also acceptable.
3.3.1 Inductively coupled plasma/atomic emission spectrometry (ICP/AES).
The ICP/AES used will be satisfactory after optimizing in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
3.3.2 Flame atomic absorption spectrometer (FAAS).
The FAAS used will be satisfactory after optimizing in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
3.4 Procedure
3.4.1 Mass of sample
Weigh 1,0 g of the sample to a digit of 0,1 mg.
3.4.2 Preparation of sample solution
Weigh out the sample and transfer it into a 250 mL beaker. Add 20 mL of water. After a mixture of 15 mL of
hydrochloric acid (3.2.1) and 5 mL of nitric acid (3.2.2) has been added slowly, cover the beaker with a watch-
glass and heat it on a hotplate to complete dissolution.
Take up the residue in 25 mL of water, warm gently to complete the solution and cool.
Filter, if necessary, through a paper-pulp pad and wash the precipitate with a small amount of water. Add the
washings to the sample solution.
Transfer the solution to a 100 mL volumetric flask and dilute to the mark with wat
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