SIST EN ISO 3907:2009
Hardmetals - Determination of total carbon - Gravimetric method (ISO 3907:2009)
Hardmetals - Determination of total carbon - Gravimetric method (ISO 3907:2009)
ISO 3907:2009 specifies a gravimetric method for the determination of the mass fraction of total carbon in carbides and hardmetals.
This method is applicable to
carbides of chromium, hafnium, molybdenum, niobium, tantalum, titanium, vanadium, tungsten and zirconium,
mixtures of these carbides and binder metals, free of lubricant,
all grade of presintered or sintered hardmetals, produced from these carbides, and
having a mass fraction of total carbon exceeding 4 %.
Hartmetalle - Bestimmung des Gesamtkohlenstoff-Gehaltes - Gravimetrisches Verfahren (ISO 3907:2009)
Diese Internationale Norm legt ein gravimetrisches Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Gesamtkohlenstoff-Gehaltes (Massenanteiles) von Carbiden und Hartmetallen fest.
Dieses Verfahren ist anwendbar bei
- Chrom-, Hafnium-, Molybdän-, Niob-, Tantal-, Titan-, Vanadium-, Wolfram- und Zirkoncarbiden,
- Gemischen aus diesen Carbiden und Bindemetallen, frei von Bindemitteln,
- allen Arten vorgesinterter oder gesinterter Hartmetalle, die aus diesen Carbiden erzeugt wurden,
mit einem Gesamtkohlenstoff-Gehalt über 4 % (Massenanteil).
Métaux-durs - Dosage du carbone total - Méthode gravimétrique (ISO 3907:2009)
L'ISO 3907:2009 spécifie une méthode gravimétrique de dosage du carbone total (fraction massique de carbone total) dans les carbures et les métaux-durs.
Elle est applicable aux
carbures de chrome, hafnium, molybdène, niobium, tantale, titane, vanadium, tungstène et zirconium,
mélanges de ces carbures et de métaux liants non lubrifiés,
métaux-durs de toutes nuances, préfrittés ou frittés, produits à partir de ces carbures,
dont la fraction massique de carbone total est supérieure à 4 %.
Trdine - Določevanje celotnega ogljika - Gravimetrijska metoda (ISO 3907:2009)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 13-Oct-2009
- Technical Committee
- I13 - Imaginarni 13
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 12-Oct-2009
- Due Date
- 17-Dec-2009
- Completion Date
- 14-Oct-2009
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2009
Overview
SIST EN ISO 3907:2009 is a standardized gravimetric method developed by ISO and adopted by CEN for the determination of total carbon content in carbides and hardmetals. This method applies specifically to carbides of metals such as chromium, hafnium, molybdenum, niobium, tantalum, titanium, vanadium, tungsten, and zirconium, including mixtures of these carbides and binder metals free of lubricants. The method is suitable for all grades of presintered or sintered hardmetals with a total carbon mass fraction above 4%.
The gravimetric approach involves oxidation of carbon to carbon dioxide in a high-temperature oxygen stream, with subsequent absorption and weighing of carbon dioxide absorbed by Ascarite. This method ensures precision and reliability in quality control and material characterization within powder metallurgy and related hardmetal production industries.
Key Topics
Scope and Applicability
Covers determination of total carbon in carbides and hardmetals with more than 4% carbon content. Ideal for industrial quality testing of tungsten and vanadium carbides, among others.Method Principle
Carbon is oxidized to CO₂ at temperatures between 1200 °C and 1350 °C. Carbon dioxide produced is absorbed by Ascarite, and the mass increase corresponds to total carbon content.Required Reagents and Materials
- High-purity oxygen with low carbon impurity (<0.6 ml/m³)
- Anhydrous magnesium perchlorate (drying agent)
- Flux materials such as tin, copper, iron (if needed)
- Ascarite (sodium hydroxide-coated silica for CO₂ absorption)
Apparatus Setup
Includes an electric furnace with a combustion tube, oxygen source and flow meter, absorption bulbs filled with Ascarite and drying agent, and refractory boats for sample placement.Sampling and Testing Procedure
Samples must be powdered and sieved to 180 µm, with test portions containing approximately 0.03 g carbon. Combustion in oxygen flow ensures complete conversion, followed by mass measurement of CO₂ absorption.Accuracy and Reporting
Strict tolerances apply based on carbon concentration, with detailed reporting requirements to include test method reference, sample details, and results.
Applications
Quality Control in Hardmetal Manufacturing
Ensures total carbon content in carbides and sintered hardmetal parts aligns with specifications to maintain mechanical properties and performance.Material Certification and Compliance
Provides certified carbon content data essential for compliance with international metallurgy standards.Research and Development
Used in metallurgical research to study carbide compositions, optimize sintering processes, and develop new hardmetal grades.Powder Metallurgy Industry
Integral to ensuring the consistency of carbide powders and mixtures before and after processing.
Related Standards
EN 23907 (Superseded by SIST EN ISO 3907:2009)
Previous version addressing total carbon determination in hardmetals.ISO/TC 119 Standards on Powder Metallurgy
Various methods covering sampling, testing, and quality assurance protocols in powder metallurgy.ISO 4948 Series
Classification and terminology related to hardmetals and cemented carbides.ISO 4499
Additional methods for determining carbon and oxygen contents in alloy and refractory metals.
By adhering to SIST EN ISO 3907:2009, laboratories and manufacturers benefit from a globally recognized, accurate gravimetric method essential for controlling the carbon content of carbides and hardmetals, which directly influence the performance, hardness, and durability of industrial tools and components. This standard is a cornerstone in metallurgy, powder metallurgy, and hardmetal quality assurance processes.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 3907:2009 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Hardmetals - Determination of total carbon - Gravimetric method (ISO 3907:2009)". This standard covers: ISO 3907:2009 specifies a gravimetric method for the determination of the mass fraction of total carbon in carbides and hardmetals. This method is applicable to carbides of chromium, hafnium, molybdenum, niobium, tantalum, titanium, vanadium, tungsten and zirconium, mixtures of these carbides and binder metals, free of lubricant, all grade of presintered or sintered hardmetals, produced from these carbides, and having a mass fraction of total carbon exceeding 4 %.
ISO 3907:2009 specifies a gravimetric method for the determination of the mass fraction of total carbon in carbides and hardmetals. This method is applicable to carbides of chromium, hafnium, molybdenum, niobium, tantalum, titanium, vanadium, tungsten and zirconium, mixtures of these carbides and binder metals, free of lubricant, all grade of presintered or sintered hardmetals, produced from these carbides, and having a mass fraction of total carbon exceeding 4 %.
SIST EN ISO 3907:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 77.160 - Powder metallurgy. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 3907:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 23907:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Hardmetals - Determination of total carbon - Gravimetric method (ISO 3907:2009)
Hartmetalle - Bestimmung des Gesamtkohlenstoff-Gehaltes - Gravimetrisches Verfahren
(ISO 3907:2009)
Métaux-durs - Dosage du carbone total - Méthode gravimétrique (ISO 3907:2009)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 3907:2009
ICS:
77.160 Metalurgija prahov Powder metallurgy
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 3907
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2009
ICS 77.160 Supersedes EN 23907:1993
English Version
Hardmetals - Determination of total carbon - Gravimetric method
(ISO 3907:2009)
Métaux-durs - Dosage du carbone total - Méthode Hartmetalle - Bestimmung des Gesamtkohlenstoff-
gravimétrique (ISO 3907:2009) Gehaltes - Gravimetrisches Verfahren (ISO 3907:2009)
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Foreword .3
Foreword
This document (EN ISO 3907:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 119 "Powder
metallurgy".
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by April 2010.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 23907:1993.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 3907:2009 has been approved by CEN as a EN ISO 3907:2009 without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 3907
Third edition
2009-10-01
Hardmetals — Determination of total
carbon — Gravimetric method
Métaux-durs — Dosage du carbone total — Méthode gravimétrique
Reference number
ISO 3907:2009(E)
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ISO 3907:2009(E)
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ISO 3907:2009(E)
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ISO 3907 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 119, Powder metallurgy, Subcommittee SC 4,
Sampling and testing methods for hardmetal.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 3907:1985), which has been technically
revised.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 3907:2009(E)
Hardmetals — Determination of total carbon — Gravimetric
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