ASTM E1852-08 - 1.3.2008
 
Significance and Use
p>This test method is utilized for the determination of trace levels of antimony in carbon and low-alloy steel. It is assumed that the procedure will be performed by trained analysts capable of performing common laboratory practices skillfully and safely. It is expected that the work will be performed in a properly equipped laboratory and proper waste disposal procedures will be followed.

 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of antimony in carbon and low-alloy steel in the 0.0005 % through 0.010 % range.

1.2 If this test method is used to test materials having contents less than 0.001 % antimony, users of different laboratories will experience more than the usual 5 % risk that their results will differ by more than 50 % relative error.

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 limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E1770-19

Standard Practice for Optimization of Instrumentation for Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

E1806-23

Standard Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determination of Chemical Composition

ISO 5725

Precision of Test Methods--Determination of Repeatability and Reproducibility for a Standard Test Method by Inter-Laboratory Tests

ISO 10698

Steel--Determination of Antimony Content--Electrothermal Atomic Absorption Spectrometric Method

E1184-21

Standard Practice for Determination of Elements by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

E1601-19

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

E50-17

Standard Practices for Apparatus, Reagents, and Safety Considerations for Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials

E135-23a

Standard Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 7/17/2023).