ASTM E37-00 - 10.11.2000
 
1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of pig lead having chemical compositions within the following limits:
ElementConcentration Range, %
Antimony0.001 to 0.02
Arsenic0.0005 to 0.02
Bismuth0.002 to 0.2
Copper0.001to 0.1
Iron0.0005to 0.005
Lead99.5to 99.99
Silver0.001to 0.03
Tin0.001to 0.02
Zinc0.001to 0.005

1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:

Sections
Antimony by the Rhodamine-B Photometric Method19-28
Copper, Bismuth, Silver, and Zinc by the Atomic Absorption Method 8-18

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 consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For precautions to be observed in the use of certain reagents, refer to Practices E50. Specific hazard statements are given in the individual test methods.

 
2. Referenced Documents

B29-19

Standard Specification for Refined Lead

E29-22

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

E50-17

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

E60-11(2022)e1

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

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Practice for Conducting Interlaboratory Studies of Methods for Chemical Analysis of Metals (Withdrawn 1997)

E1601-19

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