ASTM E1277 : 23

Standard Test Method for Analysis of Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloys by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry

Standard Details

1.1 This test method covers the chemical analysis of zinc alloys having chemical compositions within the following limits:

Element	Composition Range, %
Aluminum	3.0–8.0
Antimony	0.002 max
Cadmium	0.025 max
Cerium	0.03–0.10
Copper	0.10 max
Iron	0.10 max
Lanthanum	0.03–0.10
Lead	0.026 max
Magnesium	0.05 max
Silicon	0.015 max
Tin	0.002 max
Titanium	0.02 max
Zirconium	0.02 max

1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3 Included are procedures for elements in the following composition ranges:

Element	Composition Range, %
Aluminum	3.0–8.0
Cadmium	0.0016–0.025
Cerium	0.005–0.10
Iron	0.0015–0.10
Lanthanum	0.009–0.10
Lead	0.002–0.026

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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific safety hazards statements are given in Section 8, 11.2, and 13.1.

1.5 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.