ASTM E415-99a
Historical Standard: ASTM E415-99a Standard Test Method for Optical Emission Vacuum Spectrometric Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel
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ASTM E415
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the simultaneous determination of 18 alloying and residual elements in carbon and low-alloy steels in the concentration ranges shown (Note 1).
Concentration Range, % Element Range Tested Applicable Range Aluminum 0.021 to 0.067 0.02 to 0.075 Arsenic 0.014 to 0.041 0.010 to 0.050 Boron 0.0006 to 0.0063 0.0006 to 0.007 Carbon 0.03 to 1.05 0.03 to 1.10 Chromium 0.09 to 2.13 0.03 to 2.25 Cobalt 0.0086 to 0.16 0.008 to 0.18 Copper 0.05 to 0.44 0.01 to 0.50 Manganese 0.32 to 1.89 0.25 to 2.00 Molybdenum 0.15 to 0.56 0.01 to 0.60 Nickel 0.060 to 4.80 0.03 to 5.00 Niobium 0.008 to 0.076 0.008 to 0.085 Phosphorus 0.012 to 0.078 0.005 to 0.085 Silicon 0.18 to 1.06 0.01 to 1.15 Sulfur 0.014 to 0.051 0.005 to 0.055 Tin 0.006 to 0.040 0.003 to 0.045 Titanium 0.002 to 0.190 0.002 to 0.20 Vanadium 0.003 to 0.28 0.002 to 0.30 Zirconium 0.003 to 0.044 0.003 to 0.0501.2 This test method covers analysis of specimens having a diameter adequate to overlap the bore of the spark stand opening (to effect an argon seal). The specimen thickness should be between 10 and 38 mm.
1.3 This test method covers the routine control analysis of preliminary and ladle tests from either basic oxygen, open-hearth, or electric furnaces and analysis of processed material. It is designed for either chill-cast or rolled and forged specimens. The reference materials and specimens should be of similar metallurgical condition and composition.
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.
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
E158 Practice for Fundamental Calculations to Convert Intensities into Concentrations in Optical Emission Spectrochemical Analysis
E305 Practice for Establishing and Controlling Atomic Emission Spectrochemical Analytical Curves
E350 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Carbon Steel, Low-Alloy Steel, Silicon Electrical Steel, Ingot Iron, and Wrought Iron
E406 Practice for Using Controlled Atmospheres in Spectrochemical Analysis
E1019 Test Methods for Determination of Carbon, Sulfur, Nitrogen, and Oxygen in Steel, Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt Alloys by Various Combustion and Fusion Techniques
E1329 Practice for Verification and Use of Control Charts in Spectrochemical Analysis
E1601 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
E1763 Guide for Interpretation and Use of Results from Interlaboratory Testing of Chemical Analysis Methods
E1806 Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determination of Chemical Composition
E1950 Practice for Reporting Results from Methods of Chemical Analysis
Keywords
carbon steel; low-alloy steel; optical emission; spectrometric analysis; Aluminum content--ferrous alloys; Carbon content--metals/alloys; Chromium content--metals/alloys; Columbium content--metals/alloys; Copper content--metals/alloys; Manganese content--metals/alloys; Molybdenum content--metals/alloys; Nickel content--metals/alloys; Phosphorus content--metals/alloys; Spectrochemical analysis--steel; Sulfur--metals/alloys; Tin content--steel; Vanadium content--metals/alloys; Carbon steel; Low-alloy steel; Optical emission vacuum spectrometric analysis; Spectrometry;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 77.080.20 (Steels)
DOI: 10.1520/E0415-99A
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