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Abstract

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee CH-010 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 1 November 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee CH-010:
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
International Copper Association Australia
International Precious Metals Institute
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia

Scope

This Standard sets out gravimetric procedures for the determination of gold content in the range 0.2% to 30% in gold and gold bearing alloys with, <2% nickel, <0.05% rhodium, <0.05% tungsten and (0.5% tin. Platinum (10% and palladium (3%.
Two methods of gold determination are specified: the first method is used when the total precious metal content is less than 40% and the second method is used when the total precious metal content is 40% or greater.

A preliminary assay may first be performed to determine the gold, silver and base metal present.
The presence of the following elements may cause difficulties in obtaining a homogeneous sample: iron, lead, antimony, nickel or arsenic.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 18/11/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 18/11/2016
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Committee	CH-010
Supersedes	AS 3515.1-1996 DR 05056
Superseded By	AS 3515.1:2019