AS 4862-2000 (R2016)
AS 4862-2000 (R2016)
Lead and lead alloys - Determination of impurities and alloying elements - Atomic emission spectrometric method
Standards Australia
Table of Contents
Abstract
Sets out a method for the determination of impurities and alloying elements in lead and lead alloys by arc/spark atomic emission spectrometry.
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Technical Committee CH-010 has reviewed the content of this publication and in
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Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for
reconfirmation on 27 June 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee CH-010:
Australian Aluminium Council
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
International Copper Association Australia
International Precious Metals Institute
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
Scope
This Standard specifies a method for the determination of impurities and alloying elements
in lead and lead alloys by arc/spark atomic emission spectrometry. The method is applicable
to the following elements in the concentration ranges shown below:
Element Concentration range, %
Aluminium 0.0001 – 0.05
Antimony 0.0002 – 14.0
Arsenic 0.0003 – 3.0
Bismuth 0.0001 – 1.5
Cadmium 0.0001 – 0.2
Calcium 0.0001 – 1.2
Cobalt 0.0001 – 0.02
Copper 0.0001 – 0.6
Gold 0.0003 – 0.1
Indium 0.0001 – 0.1
Iron 0.0001 – 0.02
Magnesium 0.0001 – 0.5
Manganese 0.0001 – 0.02
Nickel 0.0001 – 0.02
Selenium 0.0005 – 0.06
Silver 0.0001 – 1.0
Sodium 0.0001 – 0.01
Strontium 0.0001 – 0.1
Sulphur 0.0005 – 0.02
Tellurium 0.0002 – 0.3
Thallium 0.0001 – 0.5
Tin 0.0001 – 50
Zinc 0.0001 – 0.1
General Product Information
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | Standards Australia |
| ProductNote | Reconfirmed 22/07/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 22/07/2016 |
| Committee | CH-010 |
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