scope:

1.1 These methods cover the chemical analysis of chromium and ferrochromium having chemical compositions within the following limits:

1.2 The analytical procedures appear in the following order:

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 whoever uses this standard to consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 5.