ASTM E1172-87(2003)
Historical Standard: ASTM E1172-87(2003) Standard Practice for Describing and Specifying a Wavelength-Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometer
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ASTM E1172
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers the components of a wavelength-dispersive X-ray spectrometer that are basic to its operation and to the quality of its performance. It is not the intent of this practice to specify component tolerances or performance criteria, as these are unique for each instrument. The document does, however, attempt to identify which of these are critical and thus which should be specified.
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. Specific safety hazard statements are given in 5.3.1.2 and 5.3.2.4, and in Section 7.
1.3 There are several books and publications from the National Institute of Standards Technology and the U.S. Government Printing Office which deal with the subject of X-ray safety. Refer also to Practice E416.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
E135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
E416 Practice for Planning and Safe Operation of a Spectrochemical Laboratory
E876 Practice for Use of Statistics in the Evaluation of Spectrometric Data
Keywords
spectroscopy; X-ray emission; X-ray spectrometer ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 17.180.30 (Optical measuring instruments)
DOI: 10.1520/E1172-87R03
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