ASTM E415 Standard Test Method for the Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry

The ASTM E415 test covers the simultaneous determination of 21 alloying and residual elements in carbon and low alloy steels by spark atomic emission vacuum spectrometry in mass fraction ranges.

Workman	Applicable Range, Mass Fraction %	Quantitative Range, Mass Fraction % B
Manganese	0 to 2.0	0,03 to 2,0
Molybdenum	0 to 1,3	0,007 to 1,3
Nickel	0 to 5.0	0,006 to 5,0
niobium	0 to 0.12	0,003 to 0,12
Nitrogen	0 to 0.015	0,01 to 0,055
Phosphorous	0 to 0.085	0,006 to 0,085
Silicone Sealant	0 to 1.54	0,02 to 1,54
Sulfur	0 to 0.055	0,001 to 0,055
Tin	0 to 0.061	0,005 to 0,061

Titanium	0 to 0,2	0,001 to 0,2
Vanadium	0 to 0,3	0,003 to 0,3
Zirconium	0 to 0.05	0,01 to 0,05

Titanium	0 to 0,2	0,001 to 0,2
Aluminum	0 to 0.093	0,006 to 0,093
antimony	0 to 0.027	0,006 to 0,027
Arsenic	0 to 0.1	0,003 to 0,1
Lives	0 to 0,007	0,0004 to 0,007
Calcium	0 to 0,003	0,002 to 0,003
carbon fibre	0 to 1,1	0,02 to 1,1
Krom	0 to 8.2	0,007 to 8,14
Cobalt	0 to 0.20	0,006 to 0,20
Virgin	0 to 0,5	0,006 to 0,5

This test method covers the analysis of samples of sufficient diameter to cover and seal the hole of the spark stand opening. The sample thickness can vary significantly with the design of the spectrometer stand, but a thickness between 10 mm and 38 mm has been found to be most practical.

This test method covers routine control analysis and processed material analysis in iron and steel making processes. It is designed for cold casting, rolled and forged specimens. Better performance is expected when reference materials and samples have similar metallurgical condition and composition. However, it is not required for all implementations of this standard.

This standard does not purport to address all, if any, safety concerns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health and environmental practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory restrictions prior to use.

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