ASTM E2594-20
Standard Test Method for Analysis of Nickel Alloys by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (Performance-Based)

Standard No.

ASTM E2594-20

Release Date

2020

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM E2594-20

Scope

1.1 This test method describes the inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometric analysis of nickel alloys, such as specified by Committee B02, and having chemical compositions within the following limits: Element Application Range (%) Aluminum 0.01–1.00 Boron 0.001–0.050 Calcium 0.001–0.05 Carbon 0.10–0.20 Chromium 0.01–33.0 Cobalt 0.10–20.0 Copper 0.01–3.00 Iron 0.01–50.0 Lead 0.001–0.01 Magnesium 0.0001–0.100 Manganese 0.01–3.0 Molybdenum 0.01–30.0 Niobium 0.01–6.0 Nickel 25.0–80.0 Nitrogen 0.001–0.20 Oxygen 0.0001–0.003 Phosphorous 0.001–0.030 Sulfur 0.0001–0.010 Silicon 0.01–1.50 Tantalum 0.005–0.10 Tin 0.001–0.020 Titanium 0.001–6.0 Tungsten 0.01–5.0 Vanadium 0.01–1.0 Zirconium 0.01–0.10 1.2 The following elements may be determined using this test method. The test method user should carefully evaluate the precision and bias statements of this test method to determine applicability of the test method for the intended use. Element Quantification Range (%) Aluminum 0.060–1.40 Boron 0.002–0.020 Element Quantification Range (%) Calcium 0.001–0.003 Copper 0.010–0.52 Magnesium 0.001–0.10 Manganese 0.002–0.65 Niobium 0.020–5.5 Phosphorous 0.004–0.030 Tantalum 0.010–0.050 Tin 0.002–0.018 Titanium 0.020–3.1 Tungsten 0.007–0.11 Vanadium 0.010–0.50 Zirconium 0.002–0.10 1.3 This test method has only been interlaboratory tested for the elements and ranges specified. It may be possible to extend this test method to other elements or different quantification ranges provided that method validation is performed that includes evaluation of method sensitivity, precision, and bias as described in this document. Additionally, the validation study must evaluate the acceptability of sample preparation methodology using reference materials or spike recoveries, or both. The user is cautioned to carefully evaluate the validation data against the laboratory’s data quality objectives. Method validation of scope extensions is also a requirement of ISO/ IEC 17025. 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.5 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 warning statements are given in 8.2.6.3 and safety hazard statements are given in Section 9. 1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 1 This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E01 on Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E01.08 on Ni and Co and High Temperature Alloys. Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2020. Published February 2020. Originally approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as E2594–09(2014). DOI: 10.1520/E2594-20. Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 2. Referenced Documents

ASTM E2594-20 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
• ASTM E1329 Standard Practice for Verification and Use of Control Charts in Spectrochemical Analysis*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASTM E135 Standard Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
• ASTM E1479 Standard Practice for Describing and Specifying Inductively-Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometers
• ASTM E1601 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
• ASTM E2027 Standard Practice for Conducting Proficiency Tests in the Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
• ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
• ASTM E50 Standard Practice for Apparatus, Reagents, and safety Precautions for Chemical Analysis of Metals
• ASTM E55 Standard Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition
• ASTM E88 Standard Practice for Sampling Nonferrous Metals and Alloys in Cast Form for Determination of Chemical Composition
• ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories [Standard in French]

ASTM E2594-20 history

• 2020 ASTM E2594-20 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Nickel Alloys by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (Performance-Based)
• 2009 ASTM E2594-09(2014) Standard Test Method for Analysis of Nickel Alloys by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry 40;Performance-Based Method41;
• 2009 ASTM E2594-09 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Nickel Alloys by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (Performance-Based Method)