ASTM E223-16 - 1.4.2016
 
Significance and Use

3.1 These test methods provide for the classification of various grades of sulfuric acid and for the determination of various impurities. Acid strength and impurity levels are important factors in many uses of sulfuric acid.

 
1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the analysis of sulfuric acid.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 The analytical procedures appear in the following order:

 

Sections

Total Acidity

8 to 16

Baumé Gravity

17 to 26

Nonvolatile Matter

27 to 33

Iron

34 to 43

Sulfur Dioxide

44 to 51

Arsenic

52 to 61

1.4 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 hazards statements are given in Section 5.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E180-03

Standard Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial and Specialty Chemicals (Withdrawn 2009)

E60-11(2022)e1

Standard Practice for Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials by Spectrophotometry (Includes all amendments and changes 6/29/2022).

E100-19

Standard Specification for ASTM Hydrometers

E1-14(2020)

Standard Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers

E200-23

Standard Practice for Preparation, Standardization, and Storage of Standard and Reagent Solutions for Chemical Analysis

D1193-06(2018)

Standard Specification for Reagent Water