Withdrawn Rationale:
This practice covers portable x-ray fluorescence (XRF) instruments intended for the measurement of lead in paint. It is intended that manufacturers apply this practice to one unit of a particular model of an instrument when that model is initially available. Replicate tests on additional units of the same model of an instrument are to be performed at the discretion of the manufacturer. This practice also is intended for use by third parties performing independent evaluation of portable x-ray fluorescence instruments.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings, this practice was withdrawn in January 2009 in accordance with section 10.5.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers portable x-ray fluorescence (XRF) instruments intended for the measurement of lead in paint. It is intended that manufacturers apply this practice to one unit of a particular model of an instrument when that model is initially available. Replicate tests on additional units of the same model of an instrument are to be performed at the discretion of the manufacturer. This practice also is intended for use by third parties performing independent evaluation of portable x-ray fluorescence instruments.
1.2 All performance evaluation data are to be in International System of Units (SI) units.
1.3 Tests of performance are based on replicate measurements of certified reference paint films on a variety of substrate materials. Tests are performed to determine: bias, precision, linearity, limit of detection, interferences, substrate affects, and stability.
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
D3332 Test Methods for Mechanical-Shock Fragility of Products, Using Shock Machines
E344 Terminology Relating to Thermometry and Hydrometry
E456 Terminology Relating to Quality and Statistics
E1605 Terminology Relating to Lead in Buildings
ANSI Standards
ANSIN323–1978 Radiation Protection Instrumentation Test and Calibration
ISO Standards
ISO2919 Radiation Protection - Sealed Radioactive Sources - General Requirements and Classification
UL Standards
UL3101–1 Chemical Analyzers
Index Terms
portable x-ray fluorescence (XRF); lead in paint; paint films; spectrometer;
DOI: 10.1520/E2120-00
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Citing ASTM Standards
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