Work Item
ASTM WK86729
New Guide for Guideline for the Use of Hand Held XRF Devices to Evaluate and Classify Copper-Bearing Scrap Materials
1. Scope
This is a guideline for the use of portable hand-held XRF analyzers for the determination of chemistry, quality or grading of scrap Copper and Copper-based alloys.
Keywords
Scrap; Brass; Bronze
Rationale
This guideline involves the use of portable, hand-held XRF spectrometric devices to evaluate and classify Copper-bearing scrap metal. The technology is evolving and advancing, but is also mature for use with Copper-bearing materials. XRF devices are widely used and accepted commercially among scrap Copper consumers and providers, yet no guidelines for use exist that are specific to the needs of Copper and those who trade in it.
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 06-08-2023
Technical Contact: Phil Elbaz
Item: 000
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