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This European Standard specifies a procedure on how to improve the performance of a routine XRF method, already in use for analysis of high alloy steels, by using a "near by technique". The "near by technique" requires at least one target sample (preferable a CRM) of a similar composition as the unknown sample. The method is applicable to analysis of either chill-cast or wrought samples having a diameter of at least 25 mm and with a carbon concentration of less than 0,3 % (see NOTE). Other elements should have a concentration below 0,2 %. Matrix effects exist between the elements listed. To compensate for those inter-element effects, mathematical corrections shall be applied. A variety of computer programs for corrections is commonly used and included in the software package from the manufacturers.