1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of pig lead having chemical compositions within the following limits:

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3 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 consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in the individual test methods.

1.4 This test method covers the determination of bismuth in concentrations from 0.002 to 0.2 %, copper from 0.001 to 0.1 %, silver from 0.001 to 0.03 %, and zinc from 0.001 to 0.005 %.

1.5 This test method covers the determination of antimony in pig lead in concentrations from 0.0008 to 0.005 %.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

B29 Specification for Refined Lead

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

E60 Practice for Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials by Spectrophotometry

E135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials

E173 Practice for Conducting Interlaboratory Studies of Methods for Chemical Analysis of Metals

E1601 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method

Keywords

antimony; atomic absorption; bismuth; colorimetry; copper; lead; silver; zinc; Arsenic content--pig lead; Bismuth content; Copper content--pig lead; Iron content--pig lead; Lead metals/alloys; Pig lead; Silver content--pig lead; Spectrophotometry--atomic absorption; Tin content--pig lead; Zinc content--pig lead;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 77.120.60 (Lead, zinc, tin and their alloys)

DOI: 10.1520/E0037-05

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