ASTM E372-01 - 10.5.2001
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the chemical analysis of magnesium ferrosilicon having chemical compositions within the following limits:
ElementConcentration Range, %
Aluminum2.0 max
Calcium 0.25 to 3.00
Carbon 0.50 max
Cerium 1.0 max
Chromium0.50 max
Magnesium2.00 to 12.00
Manganese1.0 max
Silicon 40.00 to 55.00
Sulfur 0.025 max
Titanium0.2 max

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. For general precautions to be observed in this test method, refer to Practices E50.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E135-23a

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

E50-17

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

E32-21

Standard Practices for Sampling Ferroalloys and Steel Additives for Determination of Chemical Composition

E29-22

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

E173-93

Practice for Conducting Interlaboratory Studies of Methods for Chemical Analysis of Metals (Withdrawn 1997)