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Abstract

Sets out a gravimetric procedure (fire assay) for the determination of gold content in gold and gold bearing alloys. This method is applicable to gold and gold alloys containing from 30% to 99.5% gold and less than 3% palladium, 2% nickel, 1% platinum, 0.05% rhodium and 0.05% tungsten.
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 22 November 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee CH-010:
International Copper Association Australia
Australian Aluminium Council
International Precious Metals Institute
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia

Scope

This Standard sets out a gravimetric procedure (fire assay) for the determination of gold content in gold and gold bearing alloys. This method is applicable to gold and gold alloys containing from 30% to 99.5% gold and less than 3% palladium, 2% nickel, 1% platinum, 0.05% rhodium and 0.05% tungsten.
NOTES:
1 Recommended methods of sampling dore bullion for use with this Standard are provided in Appendix A.
2 The presence of the following elements may cause difficulties in obtaining a homogeneous sample: iron, lead, antimony or arsenic.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 09/12/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 09/12/2016
Pages
ISBN
Committee	CH-010
Under Revision	DR AS 3515.2:2018
Supersedes	AS 3515.2-1993 DR 01201
Superseded By	AS 3515.2:2019