Withdrawn Rationale:
This practice describes the components of a direct current plasma (DCP) atomic emission spectrometer.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee E01 on Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials, this practice was withdrawn in October 2004 because it is no longer in practice.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice describes the components of a direct current plasma (DCP) atomic emission spectrometer. This practice does not attempt to specify component tolerances or performance criteria. This practice does, however, attempt to identify critical factors affecting bias, precision, and sensitivity. A prospective user should consult with the vendor before placing an order to design a testing protocol for demonstrating that the instrument meets all anticipated needs.
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.<>/i< Specific hazards statements are give in in Section 9.
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
E172 Practice for Describing and Specifying the Excitation Source in Emission Spectrochemical Analysis
E406 Practice for Using Controlled Atmospheres in Spectrochemical Analysis
E416 Practice for Planning and Safe Operation of a Spectrochemical Laboratory
E520 Practice for Describing Photomultiplier Detectors in Emission and Absorption Spectrometry
E528 Practices for Grounding Basic Optional Emission Spectrochemical Equipment
E1097 Guide for Direct Current Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectrometry Analysis
Index Terms
atomic emmission spectrometer; DCP; direct current plasma
DOI: 10.1520/E1832-03
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