ASTM D7085-04e1 - 1.11.2004
 
1. Scope

1.1 This guide covers several comparable procedures for the quantitative chemical analysis of up to 29 elements in fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalyst by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF). Additional elements may be added.

1.2 This guide is applicable to fresh FCC catalyst, equilibrium FCC catalyst, spent FCC catalyst, and FCC catalyst fines.

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 establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C1118-07

Standard Guide for Selecting Components for Wavelength-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Systems (Withdrawn 2011)

E1361-02(2026)

Standard Guide for Correction of Interelement Effects in X-Ray Spectrometric Analysis

E1621-22

Standard Guide for Elemental Analysis by Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry

E1622-94(1999)e1

Standard Practice for Correction of Spectral Line Overlap in Wavelength-Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry (Withdrawn 2006)

D1977-22

Standard Test Method for Nickel and Vanadium in FCC Equilibrium Catalysts by Hydrofluoric/Sulfuric Acid Decomposition and Atomic Spectroscopic Analysis

E1172-22

Standard Practice for Describing and Specifying a Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometer

C982-03

Standard Guide for Selecting Components for Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Systems (Withdrawn 2008)