ASTM E403-88
(Test Method)Method for Optical Emission Spetrometric Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel by the Point-To-Plane Technique (Withdrawn 1995)
Method for Optical Emission Spetrometric Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel by the Point-To-Plane Technique (Withdrawn 1995)
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ASTM E403 88 W 0757530 0045073 3
Designation: E 403 - 88
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS
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Reprinted from the Annual Book ot ASTM Standards, Copyright ASTM
li not listed in the current combined index, will appear In the next edition.
Standard Test Method for
Optical Emission Spectrometric Analysis of Carbon and Low-
Alloy Steel by the Point-To-Plane Technique?
This standard is issued under the futed designation E 403; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in thecaseof revision, the year oflast revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
E876 Practice for Use of Statistics in the Evaluation of
1. Scope
Spectrometric Data4
1.1 This test method covers the optical emission spectro-
metric analysis of carbon and low-alloy steel for the following
3. Definitions
elements in the ranges (Note i) indicated
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this method, refer to
Concentration Range, 76
Terminology E 135.
Range Applicable
Element Tested Range
4. Summary of Test Method
0.18 to 1.14 0.15 to 1.40
hlanganese
4.1 A triggered-capacitor discharge is produced between a
0.005 to 0.60 0.005 to 0.75
Siücon
Nickel 0.03 to 0.48 0.02 to 0.60 flat ground surface of the specimen (positive polarity) and
Chromium 0.02 to 0.54 0.01 !o 0.60
the tip of a shaped graphite electrode. The radiant energies of
0.07 to 0.35 0.03 to 0.40
Copper
selected analytical lines and an internal standard lhe are
0.01 to 0.06 0.01 to 0.10
Aluminum (total)
converted into electrical energy by means of photomultiplier
Vanadium 0.006 to 0.034 0.002 to 0.05
0.009 to 0.013 0.005 to 0.02
Tin
tubes and stored on capacitors. The discharge is terminated
hlolybdenum 0.004 to 0.007 0.001 to 0.30
at a predetermined level of accumulated radiant energy from
NOTE 1-The column entitled ?range tested? was established through
the internal standard iron line or after a fwed exposure time.
interlaboratory testing2 ofrefewnce materiais. However, it is the opinion
At the end of the exposure period, the integrated quantities
ofthe participating laboratories that the method can be extended to the
corresponding to the analytical lines are ratioed to that of the
ranges listed in the applicable range column.
internal standard line. Elemental concentrations are obtained
1.2 The method is suitable for the analysis of chill-cast
by reference to analytical curves.
specimens, and rolled or forged specimens having a diameter
5. Significance and Use
between 25 and 64 mm (1 and 2% in.) and a thickness
between 10 and 38 mm (3ís and 11/2 in.).
5.1 The chemical composition of carbon and low-alloy
i .3 This standard may involve hazardous materials, oper-
steel must be accurately determined to ensure the desired
ations, and eqttipment. T%ìs standard does not pttrport to
metallurgical properties. This method is suitable for manu-
address all of the safety probleitts associated wìth its use. It ìs
facturing control and inspection testing.
ttie responsìLdìty of ttie user of this standard to establish
6. Interferences
appropriate safity and health practices and determine ttie
npplìcabìlity of regitlatory lìmìtatìons prior to use.
6.1 The metallurgical state of certain alloys may affect the
spectral intensities. In these instances, all reference materials
2. Referenced Documents
and specimens must be in the same metallurgical state. Steels
2.1 ASTMSfandards:
with total alloy contents below 2 or 3 % usually do not show
E30 Method for Chemical Analysis of Steel, Cast Iron,
such effects.
Open-Hearth Iron, and Wrought Iron3
6.2 Observe caution with alloy compositions that are dif-
E 130 Practice for Designation of Shapes and Sizes of
ferent from those normally analyzed in the laboratory. One
Graphite Electrodes4
element may influence the radiation of another. Tests should
E 135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Atomic
be made to determine whether such interferences exist be-
Spectroscopy4
tween elements in the specimens being analyzed. When such
E 172 Practice for Describing and Specifying the Excita-
effects are detected, use reference materials that match the
tion Source in Emission Spectrochemical Analysis4
composition of the specimens.
E 305 Practice for Establishing and Controlling Spectro-
7. Apparatus
chemical Analytical Curves4
7.1 Specimen Preparation Equipment:
?This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E-2 on
7.1.1 Sampling Mold, capable of producing castings that
Analytical Atomic Spectroscopy and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
are homogeneous and free from voids and porosity. The
E02.09 on Ferrous Ailop.
following mold types have been found to produce acceptable
Current edition approved Feb. 26, 1988. Published April 1988. Or
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