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  • ASTM B 954 : 2015 : REDLINE

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    Standard Test Method for Analysis of Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys by Atomic Emission Spectrometry

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    Superseded date:  01-05-2023

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  03-11-2015

    Publisher:  American Society for Testing and Materials

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    CONTAINED IN VOL. 02.02, 2015 Describes the analysis of magnesium and its alloys by atomic emission spectrometry.

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    1.1This test method describes the analysis of magnesium and its alloys by atomic emission spectrometry. The magnesium specimen to be analyzed may be in the form of a chill cast disk, casting, sheet, plate, extrusion or some other wrought form or shape. The elements covered in the scope of this method are listed in the table below.

    Element

    Mass Fraction Range (Wt %)

    Aluminum

    0.001 to 12.0

    Beryllium

    0.0001 to 0.01

    Boron

    0.0001 to 0.01

    Cadmium

    0.0001 to 0.05

    Calcium

    0.0005 to 0.05

    Cerium

    0.01 to 3.0

    Chromium

    0.0002 to 0.005

    Copper

    0.001 to 0.05

    Dysprosium

    0.01 to 1.0

    Erbium

    0.01 to 1.0

    Gadolinium

    0.01 to 3.0

    Iron

    0.001 to 0.06

    Lanthanum

    0.01 to 1.5

    Lead

    0.005 to 0.1

    Lithium

    0.001 to 0.05

    Manganese

    0.001 to 2.0

    Neodymium

    0.01 to 3.0

    Nickel

    0.0005 to 0.05

    Phosphorus

    0.0002 to 0.01

    Praseodymium

    0.01 to 0.5

    Samarium

    0.01 to 1.0

    Silicon

    0.002 to 5.0

    Silver

    0.001 to 0.2

    Sodium

    0.0005 to 0.01

    Strontium

    0.01 to 4.0

    Tin

    0.002 to 0.05

    Titanium

    0.001 to 0.02

    Yttrium

    0.02 to 7.0

    Ytterbium

    0.01 to 1.0

    Zinc

    0.001 to 10.0

    Zirconium

    0.001 to 1.0

    Note 1:The mass fraction ranges given in the above scope are estimates based on two manufacturers observations and data provided by a supplier of atomic emission spectrometers. The range shown for each element does not demonstrate the actual usable analytical range for that element. The usable analytical range may be extended higher or lower based on individual instrument capability, spectral characteristics of the specific element wavelength being used and the availability of appropriate reference materials.

    1.2This test method is suitable primarily for the analysis of chill cast disks as described in Sampling Practice B953. Other forms may be analyzed, provided that: (1) they are sufficiently massive to prevent undue heating, (2) they allow machining to provide a clean, flat surface which creates a seal between the specimen and the spark stand, and (3) reference materials of a similar metallurgical condition (spectrochemical response) and chemical composition are available.

    1.3This 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific safety and health statements are given in Section 10.

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    Committee B 07
    Document Type Redline
    Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials
    Status Superseded
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    ASTM B 91 : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Specification for Magnesium-Alloy Forgings
    ASTM B 403 : 2012 : REDLINE Standard Specification for Magnesium-Alloy Investment Castings
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    ASTM B 93/B93M : 2015 : REDLINE Standard Specification for Magnesium Alloys in Ingot Form for Sand Castings, Permanent Mold Castings, and Die Castings
    SAE AMS 4484 : 2013 MAGNESIUM ALLOY CASTINGS, PERMANENT MOLD, 9.0AL - 2.0ZN (AZ92A-T6), SOLUTION AND PRECIPITATION HEAT TREATED
    SAE AMS 2355 : 2017 QUALITY ASSURANCE, SAMPLING AND TESTING, ALUMINUM ALLOYS AND MAGNESIUM ALLOY, WROUGHT PRODUCTS (EXCEPT FORGING STOCK), AND ROLLED, FORGED, OR FLASH WELDED RINGS
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    ASTM B 107/B107M : 2013 : REDLINE Standard Specification for Magnesium-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Profiles, Tubes, and Wire
    SAE AMS 4424 : 2014 Magnesium Alloy Castings, Sand 6.0Al - 3.0Zn (AZ63-T6) Solution and Precipitation Heat Treated
    SAE AMS 4490 : 2017 Magnesium Alloy Castings, Die 9.0Al - 0.70Zn (AZ91D, Temper F) As Cast
    SAE AMS 4483 : 2013 MAGNESIUM ALLOY CASTINGS, PERMANENT MOLD, 10AL (AM100A-T6), SOLUTION AND PRECIPITATION HEAT TREATED
    SAE AMS 4437 : 2014 MAGNESIUM ALLOY CASTINGS, SAND, 8.7AL - 0.70ZN (AZ91C-T6), SOLUTION HEAT TREATED AND AGED
    SAE AMS 4418 : 2012 MAGNESIUM ALLOY, SAND CASTINGS, 2.5AG - 2.1DI - 0.70ZR (QE22A-T6), SOLUTION AND PRECIPITATION HEAT TREATED
    SAE AMS 4439 : 2012 MAGNESIUM ALLOY CASTINGS, 4.2ZN - 1.2 RARE EARTHS - 0.7ZR (ZE41A-T5), PRECIPITATION HEAT TREATED
    ASTM B 90/B90M : 2015 : REDLINE Standard Specification for Magnesium-Alloy Sheet and Plate
    SAE AMS 4417 : 2018 CASTINGS, SAND, MAGNESIUM ALLOY, 1.5AG - 2.1DI - 0.08CU - 0.70ZR (EQ21A - T6), SOLUTION AND PRECIPITATION HEAT TREATED
    SAE AMS 4371 : 2015 MAGNESIUM ALLOY, PLATE, 4.0Y - 2.25ND - 0.5ZR (WE43C - T5), PRECIPITATION HEAT TREATED
    SAE AMS 4429 : 2012 MAGNESIUM ALLOY CASTINGS, SAND 2.8ND - 1.4GD - 0.4ZN - 0.6ZR (EV31A - T6), SOLUTION AND PRECIPITATION HEAT TREATED
    ASTM B 92/B92M : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Specification for Unalloyed Magnesium Ingot and Stick For Remelting
    ASTM B 953 : 2013 : REDLINE Standard Practice for Sampling Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys for Spectrochemical Analysis
    SAE AMS 4362 : 2014 FORGINGS, MAGNESIUM ALLOY, 5.5ZN - 0.45ZR (ZK60A-T5), PRECIPITATION HEAT TREATED
    SAE AMS 4452 : 2012 MAGNESIUM ALLOY, INVESTMENT CASTINGS, 8.7AL - 0.70ZN - 0.22MN (AZ91C-T6) SOLUTION AND PRECIPITATION HEAT TREATED
    SAE AMS 4442 : 2012 MAGNESIUM ALLOY SAND CASTINGS, 3.2 RARE EARTHS - 2.5ZN - 0.70ZR (EZ33A-T5), PRECIPITATION HEAT TREATED
    SAE AMS 4453 : 2012 MAGNESIUM ALLOY, INVESTMENT CASTINGS, 9.0AL - 2.0ZN (AZ92A-T6) SOLUTION AND PRECIPITATION HEAT TREATED
    SAE AMS 4455 : 2012 MAGNESIUM ALLOY, INVESTMENT CASTINGS, 10AL (AM100A-T6) SOLUTION AND PRECIPITATION HEAT TREATED
    ASTM F 3160 : 2016 Standard Guide for Metallurgical Characterization of Absorbable Metallic Materials for Medical Implants
    ASTM B 199 : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Specification for Magnesium-Alloy Permanent Mold Castings
    SAE AMS 4426 : 2013 CASTINGS, SAND, MAGNESIUM ALLOY 5.1Y - 3.0RE - 0.70ZR (WE54-T6) SOLUTION AND PRECIPITATION HEAT TREATED
    SAE AMS 4427 : 2012 MAGNESIUM ALLOY CASTINGS, SAND, 4.0Y - 2.3ND - 0.7ZR (WE43B - T6), SOLUTION AND PRECIPITATION HEAT TREATED
    SAE AMS 4485A : 2017 MAGNESIUM ALLOY, EXTRUSIONS 4.0Y - 2.25ND - 0.5ZR (WE43C - T5) PRECIPITATION HEAT TREATED
    SAE AMS 4443 : 2017 MAGNESIUM ALLOY, SAND CASTINGS, 4.5ZN - 0.75ZR (ZK51A-T5) PRECIPITATION HEAT TREATED
    ASTM F 3268 : 2018 Standard Guide for in vitro Degradation Testing of Absorbable Metals

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    ASTM E 826 : 2014 : REDLINE Standard Practice for Testing Homogeneity of a Metal Lot or Batch in Solid Form by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry
    ASTM B 953 : 2013 : REDLINE Standard Practice for Sampling Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys for Spectrochemical Analysis
    ASTM E 305 : 2013 : REDLINE Standard Practice for Establishing and Controlling Atomic Emission Spectrochemical Analytical Curves
    ASTM E 1257 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Guide for Evaluating Grinding Materials Used for Surface Preparation in Spectrochemical Analysis
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