ASTM E572-02a
Historical Standard: ASTM E572-02a Standard Test Method for Analysis of Stainless and Alloy Steels by X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
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ASTM E572
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the analysis of stainless and alloy steels by wavelength dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry for the determination of the following elements:
| Element | Range % |
| Chromium | 2.0 to 25.0 |
| Cobalt | 0.03 to 0.40 |
| Copper | 0.05 to 3.50 |
| Manganese | 0.3 to 5.0 |
| Molybdenum | 0.15 to 3.5 |
| Nickel | 0.20 to 35.0 |
| Niobium | 0.05 to 1.3 |
| Phosphorus | 0.01 to 0.03 |
| Silicon | 0.05 to 0.20 |
| Sulfur | 0.02 to 0.30 |
| Titanium | 0.002 to 0.04 |
| Vanadium | 0.03 to 0.25 |
Note 1Unless exceptions are noted, concentration ranges can be extended by the use of suitable reference materials.
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 precautionary statements are given in Section 10.
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
E305 Practice for Establishing and Controlling Atomic Emission Spectrochemical Analytical Curves
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
E1361 Guide for Correction of Interelement Effects in X-Ray Spectrometric Analysis
E1601 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
E1621 Guide for X-Ray Emission Spectrometric Analysis
E1806 Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determination of Chemical Composition
Keywords
elemental analysis; spectrometric analysis; stainless steel; wavelength dispersive; X-ray fluorescence;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 77.140.20 (Steels of high quality)
DOI: 10.1520/E0572-02A
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