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ASTM WK84081
New Test Method for ILS for Standard Test Method for Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by Wavelength Dispersive or Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry1
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the analysis of Al-base alloys by Wavelength Dispersive (WDXRF) or Energy Dispersive
(EDXRF) X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry for the determination of the following elements:
Table 1a. Proposed Scope Range for Interlaboratory Study of the WDXRF Method
All values are mass fractions, %.
ELEMENT Low High
Antimony 0.001 0.003
Arsenic 0.001 0.002
Bismuth 0.001 0.6
Boron 0.001 0.009
Cadmium 0.0001 0.001
Calcium 0.001 0.002
Chromium 0.001 0.2
Cobalt 0.001 0.002
Copper 0.001 5.5
Gallium 0.001 0.02
Iron 0.001 0.5
Lead 0.001 0.6
Magnesium 0.001 5.4
Manganese 0.001 1.2
Mercury 0.001 0.002
Molybdenum 0.001 0.002
Nickel 0.001 2.6
Phosphorus 0.001 0.010
Silicon 0.001 18
Silver 0.001 0.2
Sodium 0.001 0.02
Strontium 0.001 0.03
Tin 0.001 0.03
Titanium 0.001 0.12
Vanadium 0.001 0.02
Zinc 0.001 9
Zirconium 0.001 0.12
Keywords
Aluminum; Aluminum Alloys; X-Rat Fluorescence Spectrometry
Rationale
One does not now exsist
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 11-03-2022
Technical Contact: Lee Dilks
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