1.1 This test method covers the wavelength dispersive X-ray spectrometric analysis of low-alloy steels for the following elements:

Element	Concentration Range, %
Nickel	0.04 to 3.0
Chromium	0.04 to 2.5
Manganese	0.04 to 2.5
Silicon	0.06 to 1.5
Molybdenum	0.005 to 1.5
Copper	0.03 to 0.6
Vanadium	0.012 to 0.6
Cobalt	0.03 to 0.2
Sulfur	0.009 to 0.1
Niobium	0.002 to 0.1
Phosphorus	0.010 to 0.08
Calcium	0.001 to 0.007

1.2 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. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 10.