ASTM E415-21
Standard Test Method for Atomic Emission Vacuum Spectrometric Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel

Standard No.

ASTM E415-21

Release Date

2021

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM E415-21

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the simultaneous determination of 21 alloying and residual elements in carbon and low-alloy steels by spark atomic emission vacuum spectrometry in the mass fraction ranges shown Note 1. Element Composition Range, % Applicable Range, Mass Fraction %A Quantitative Range, Mass Fraction %B 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 Boron 0 to 0.007 0.0004 to 0.007 Calcium 0 to 0.003 0.002 to 0.003 Carbon 0 to 1.1 0.02 to 1.1 Chromium 0 to 8.2 0.007 to 8.14 Cobalt 0 to 0.20 0.006 to 0.20 Copper 0 to 0.5 0.006 to 0.5 LeadC 0 to 0.2 0.002 to 0.2 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 Silicon 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 A Applicable range in accordance with Guide E1763 for results reported in accordance with Practice E1950. B Quantitative range in accordance with Practice E1601. C Newly added element, refer to 15.4 and Table 3. NOTE 1—The mass fraction ranges of the elements listed have been established through cooperative testing2 of reference materials. 1.2 This test method covers analysis of specimens having a diameter adequate to overlap and seal the bore of the spark stand opening. The specimen thickness can vary significantly according to the design of the spectrometer stand, but a thickness between 10 mm and 38 mm has been found to be most practical. 1.3 This test method covers the routine control analysis in iron and steelmaking operations and the analysis of processed material. It is designed for chill-cast, rolled, and forged specimens. Better performance is expected when reference materials and specimens are of similar metallurgical condition and composition. However, it is not required for all applications of this standard. 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. 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 Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM E415-21 Referenced Document

• ASTM E1019 Standard Test Methods for Determination of Carbon, Sulfur, Nitrogen, and Oxygen in Steel and in Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt Alloys
• ASTM E1329 Standard Practice for Verification and Use of Control Charts in Spectrochemical Analysis
• ASTM E135 Standard Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
• ASTM E1601 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
• ASTM E1763 Standard Guide for Interpretation and Use of Results from Interlaboratory Testing of Chemical Analysis Methods
• ASTM E1806 Standard Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determination of Chemical Composition
• ASTM E1950 Standard Practice for Reporting Results from Methods of Chemical Analysis
• ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
• ASTM E2972 Standard Guide for Production, Testing, and Value Assignment of In-House Reference Materials for Metals, Ores, and Other Related Materials
• ASTM E305 Standard Practice for Establishing and Controlling Spectrochemical Analytical Curves
• ASTM E350 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Carbon Steel, Low-Alloy Steel, Silicon Electrical Steel, Ingot Iron, and Wrought Iron
• ASTM E406 Standard Practice for Using Controlled Atmospheres in Spectrochemical Analysis
• ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

ASTM E415-21 history

• 2021 ASTM E415-21 Standard Test Method for Atomic Emission Vacuum Spectrometric Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel
• 2017 ASTM E415-17 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry
• 2015 ASTM E415-15 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry
• 2014 ASTM E415-14 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry
• 2008 ASTM E415-08 Standard Test Method for Atomic Emission Vacuum Spectrometric Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel
• 1999 ASTM E415-99a(2005) Standard Test Method for Optical Emission Vacuum Spectrometric Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel
• 1999 ASTM E415-99a Standard Test Method for Optical Emission Vacuum Spectrometric Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel