E1282
E1282
1. Scope
1.1 This guide covers procedures for specifying compositional requirements and identifying appropriate sampling and
quantitative analysis methodologies to be referenced in product
specification standards for metals, ores, and related materials.
It is not intended to replace or conflict with either individual
product specifications or standards covering broad classifications of products such as Test Methods A 751.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards: 2
A 276 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel
Bars and Shapes
A 751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for
Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
E 34 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum and
Aluminum-Base Alloys
E 135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for
Metals, Ores, and Related Material
E 255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for
Determination of Chemical Composition
E 342 Test Method for Chromium Oxide in Chrome Ores
E 350 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Carbon Steel,
Low-Alloy Steel, Silicon Electrical Steel, Ingot Iron, and
Wrought Iron
E 1061 Practice for Coducting an Interlaboratory Study to
Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E01 on Analytical
Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee E01.20 on Fundamental Practices .
Current edition approved May 1, 2004. Published June 2004. Originally
approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as E 128298.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
4. Procedure
4.1 List those elements which either positively or negatively
influence the products processing, properties, or performance.
Do not list elements for which no justification exists for
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4.3 Identify standard sampling practices that can be used at
each processing step or for each product form for which
compositional requirements are identified as described below
(see Note 2).
NOTE 2For additional information on a recommended practice designed for the steel industry, consult the literature.3
0.200.30
1.0, max
20.028.5
25, min
0.02, max
25 ppm, max
0.020.10
Grade B
0.450.75
1.3, max
32.538.0
balanceB
0.50, min
50 ppm, max
0.200.30
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AISI Recommended Guidelines for Quantitative Evaluation of New Samplers
or Sampling Procedures, available from the American Iron and Steel Institute, 100
16th St., N.W., Washington, DC 20036-5761.
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Analytical methods for most metals and alloys can be found in the Annual Book
of ASTM Standards, Vols 03.05 and 03.06.
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4.4.4 Ensure that the sample preparation requirements that
are part of the analytical method are compatible with the
selected sampling practice and that the sampling, sample
preparation, and analysis work can be completed within the
time available.
4.5 In addition to listings and explanations of compositional
specifications, include in each product specification standard
sufficient instructions and references to the appropriate ASTM
sampling practices and analysis methods standards to allow a
producer or user of the material to completely test for compliance with all compositional requirements. References to sampling practices and analysis method standards can be either
listed directly in the product specification standard, or referenced through a generic standard such as Methods, Practices
and Terminology A 751. When the latter option is selected, be
sure that the generic standard provides all of the required
information in an unambiguous fashion.
5. Keywords
5.1 quantitative analysis; sampling; specification
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