ASTM E539 : 19

Standard Test Method for Analysis of Titanium Alloys by Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry

Standard Details

1.1 This test method2 covers the X-ray fluorescence analysis of titanium alloys for the following elements in the ranges indicated:

Element	Range, %
Aluminum	0.041 to 8.00
Chromium	0.013 to 4.00
Copper	0.015 to 0.60
Iron	0.023 to 2.00
Manganese	0.003 to 9.50
Molybdenum	0.005 to 4.00
Nickel	0.005 to 0.80
Niobium	0.004 to 7.50
Palladium	0.014 to 0.200
Ruthenium	0.019 to 0.050
Silicon	0.014 to 0.15
Tin	0.017 to 3.00
Vanadium	0.017 to 15.50
Yttrium	0.0011 to 0.0100
Zirconium	0.007 to 4.00

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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 10.

1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International StandardDetails, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.