Gold and gold bearing alloys Determination of gold content (greater than 99.5%) - Gravimetric (fire assay) method
Standards Australia
Sets out a gravimetric (fire assay) procedure for the determination of gold content in gold alloys. This method is applicable to gold and gold alloys containing more than 99.5% gold and less than 0.05% rhodium and 0.05% tungsten.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee CH-010 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 22 November 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee CH-010:
International Copper Association Australia
Australian Aluminium Council
International Precious Metals Institute
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
This Standard sets out a gravimetric procedure for the determination of gold content in gold alloys. This method is applicable to gold and gold alloys containing more than 99.5% gold and less than 0.05% rhodium and 0.05% tungsten.
NOTE: This assay is an intricate procedure and therefore should only be carried out by an analyst who has the experience with the performance characteristics of both the chemistry of the method and the analytical instrument used.
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | Standards Australia |
| ProductNote | Reconfirmed 09/12/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 09/12/2016 |
| Committee | CH-010 |
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