ASTM E34-94(2002) - 15.1.1994
 
Significance and Use

These test methods for the chemical analysis of metals and alloys are primarily intended to test such materials for compliance with compositional specifications. It is assumed that all who use these test methods will be trained analysts capable of performing common laboratory procedures skillfully and safely. It is expected that work will be performed in a properly equipped laboratory.


Note—Shaded areas are suitable for sampling.

FIG. 1 Type A and Type B Disks

 
1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of aluminum and aluminum-base alloys having compositions within the following limits:

Beryllium, ppm0.3 to 100
Bismuth, %0.02 to 1.0
Boron, %0.005 to 0.060
Cadmium, %0.001 to 0.50
Chromium, %0.01 to 1.0
Copper, %0.01 to 20.0
Gallium, %0.001 to 0.05
Iron, %0.01 to 3.0
Lead, %0.01 to 1.0
Lithium, %0.001 to 4.0
Magnesium, %0.002 to 12.0
Manganese, %0.005 to 2.0
Nickel, %0.01 to 4.0
Silicon, %0.05 to 20.0
Tin, %0.03 to 1.0
Titanium, %0.002 to 0.30
Vanadium, %0.002 to 0.16
Zinc, %0.003 to 12.0
Zirconium, %0.01 to 0.30

1.2 The analytical procedures appear in the following order:

Sections
Beryllium by Argon Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy283 to 292
Beryllium by the Morin (Fluorometric) Test Method8-19
Bismuth by the Thiourea (Photometric) Method1a
Bismuth and Lead by the Atomic Absorption Test Method188 to 198
Boron by the Carmine (Photometric) Test Method30 to 38
Cadmium by the Atomic Absorption Test Method167 to 177
Chromium:
Diphenylcarbazide (Photometric) Test Method39 to 47
Persulfate Oxidation (Titrimetric) Test Method1b
Chromium by the Atomic Absorption Test Method199 to 209
Copper and Lead by the Electrolytic (Gravimetric) Test Method1c
Copper and Zinc by the Atomic Absorption Test Method210 to 220
Copper by the Electrolytic (Gravimetric) Test Method303 to 311
Copper by the Neocuproine (Photometric) Test Method1a
Gallium by the Ion Exchange-Atomic Absorption Test Method312 to 323
Iron by the 1,10-Phenanthroline (Photometric) Method73 to 81
Iron and Manganese by the Atomic Absorption Method221 to 231
Lithium by the Atomic Absorption Test Method324 to 334
Magnesium:
Pyrophosphate (Gravimetric) Method1 b
Ethylenediamine Tetraacetate (Titrimetric) TestMethod88 to 93
Magnesium by the Atomic Absorption Test Method232 to 242
Manganese by the Periodate (Photometric) Test Method 293 to 302
Nickel:
Dimethylglyoxime (Photometric) Test Method1a
Dimethylglyoxime (Gravimetric) Test Method1b
Nickel by the Atomic Absorption Test Method243 to 253
Silicon:
Molybdisilicic Acid (Photometric) Test Method118 to 127
Sodium Hydroxide-Perchloric Acid (Gravimetric) Method128 to 133
Tin by the Iodate (Titrimetric) Test Method134 to 140
Titanium by the Chromotropic Acid (Photometric) Test Method 141 to 150
Titanium by the Diantipyrylmethane Photometric Test Method254 to 263
Vanadium by an Extraction-Photometric Test Methodusing N-Benzoyl- N-Phenylhydroxylamine264 to 273
Zinc:
Ammonium Mercuric Thiocyanate or the ZincOxide (Gravimetric) Test Method1 b
Ethylenediamine Tetraacetate (Titrimetric) Test Method 1d
Ion Exchange-EDTA Titrimetric Test Method274 to 282
Zirconium by the Arsenazo III (Photometric) Method178 to 187

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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 hazard statements are given throughout these test methods.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E50-17

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

E55-23

Standard Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition

E60-11(2022)e1

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

E88-11(2017)

Standard Practice for Sampling Nonferrous Metals and Alloys in Cast Form for Determination of Chemical Composition

E135-23a

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

E173-93

Practice for Conducting Interlaboratory Studies of Methods for Chemical Analysis of Metals (Withdrawn 1997)

E716-16(2021)e2

Standard Practices for Sampling and Sample Preparation of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry (Includes all amendments and changes 9/7/2022).

E1024-97

Standard Guide for Chemical Analysis of Metals and Metal Bearing Ores by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry

E29-22

Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications

E1479-16

Standard Practice for Describing and Specifying Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometers

E1601-19

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