ASTM International - ASTM E439-04a
Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Beryllium
| Organization: | ASTM International |
| Publication Date: | 1 October 2004 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 7 |
| ICS Code (Chemical analysis of metals): | 77.040.30 |
| ICS Code (Other non-ferrous metals and their alloys): | 77.120.99 |
significance And Use:
These test methods for the chemical analysis of beryllium metal are primarily intended as referee methods to test such materials for compliance with compositional specifications. It is assumed... View More
scope:
1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of beryllium having chemical compositions within the following limits:
| Concentration | |
| Element | Range, % |
| Aluminum | 0.05 to 0.30 |
| Beryllium | 97.5 to 100 |
| Beryllium Oxide | 0.3 to 3 |
| Carbon | 0.05 to 0.30 |
| Copper | 0.005 to 0.10 |
| Chromium | 0.005 to 0.10 |
| Iron | 0.05 to 0.30 |
| Magnesium | 0.02 to 0.15 |
| Nickel | 0.005 to 0.10 |
| Silicon | 0.02 to 0.15 |
1.2 The test methods in this standard are contained in the sections indicated below.
| Sections | |
| Chromium by the Diphenylcarbazide Photometric Test Method [0.004 to 0.04 %] | 10-19 |
| Iron by the 1,10-Phenanthroline Photometric Test Method [0.05 to 0.25 %] | 20-29 |
| Manganese by the Periodate Photometric Test Method [0.08 to 0.04 %] | 30-39 |
| Nickel by the Dimethylglyoxime Photometric Test Method [0.001 to 0.04 %] | 40-49 |
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.
Document History