ASTM E536 : 05

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Zinc and Zinc Alloys

Standard Details

1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of zinc and zinc alloys having chemical compositions within the following limits:

Element	Concentration Range, %

Aluminum	0.005 to 4.5
Cadmium	0.001 to 0.5
Copper	0.001 to 1.3
Iron	0.001 to 0.1
Lead	0.001 to 1.6
Magnesium	0.001 to 0.1
Tin	0.001 to 0.1

1.2 These test methods appear as follows:

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	Sections

Aluminum by the EDTA Titrimetric Method (0.5 to 4.5 %)
Aluminum, Cadmium, Copper, Iron, Lead, and Magnesium by the Atomic Absorption Method	17-27

1.3 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. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 6.