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ASTM WK84081

New Test Method for ILS for Standard Test Method for Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by Wavelength Dispersive or Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry1

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the analysis of Al-base alloys by Wavelength Dispersive (WDXRF) or Energy Dispersive
(EDXRF) X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry for the determination of the following elements:
Table 1a. Proposed Scope Range for Interlaboratory Study of the WDXRF Method
All values are mass fractions, %.
ELEMENT Low High
Antimony 0.001 0.003
Arsenic 0.001 0.002
Bismuth 0.001 0.6
Boron 0.001 0.009
Cadmium 0.0001 0.001
Calcium 0.001 0.002
Chromium 0.001 0.2
Cobalt 0.001 0.002
Copper 0.001 5.5
Gallium 0.001 0.02
Iron 0.001 0.5
Lead 0.001 0.6
Magnesium 0.001 5.4
Manganese 0.001 1.2
Mercury 0.001 0.002
Molybdenum 0.001 0.002
Nickel 0.001 2.6
Phosphorus 0.001 0.010
Silicon 0.001 18
Silver 0.001 0.2
Sodium 0.001 0.02
Strontium 0.001 0.03
Tin 0.001 0.03
Titanium 0.001 0.12
Vanadium 0.001 0.02
Zinc 0.001 9
Zirconium 0.001 0.12

Keywords

Aluminum; Aluminum Alloys; X-Rat Fluorescence Spectrometry

Rationale

One does not now exsist

The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: E01.04

Committee: E01

Staff Manager: Jamie Huffnagle

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 11-03-2022

Technical Contact: Lee Dilks

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