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Abstract

Sets out a method for the determination of impurities and alloying elements in lead and lead alloys by arc/spark atomic emission spectrometry.
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
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Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for
reconfirmation on 27 June 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee CH-010:
Australian Aluminium Council
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
International Copper Association Australia
International Precious Metals Institute
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia

Scope

This Standard specifies a method for the determination of impurities and alloying elements
in lead and lead alloys by arc/spark atomic emission spectrometry. The method is applicable
to the following elements in the concentration ranges shown below:
Element Concentration range, %
Aluminium 0.0001 – 0.05
Antimony 0.0002 – 14.0
Arsenic 0.0003 – 3.0
Bismuth 0.0001 – 1.5
Cadmium 0.0001 – 0.2
Calcium 0.0001 – 1.2
Cobalt 0.0001 – 0.02
Copper 0.0001 – 0.6
Gold 0.0003 – 0.1
Indium 0.0001 – 0.1
Iron 0.0001 – 0.02
Magnesium 0.0001 – 0.5
Manganese 0.0001 – 0.02
Nickel 0.0001 – 0.02
Selenium 0.0005 – 0.06
Silver 0.0001 – 1.0
Sodium 0.0001 – 0.01
Strontium 0.0001 – 0.1
Sulphur 0.0005 – 0.02
Tellurium 0.0002 – 0.3
Thallium 0.0001 – 0.5
Tin 0.0001 – 50
Zinc 0.0001 – 0.1

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 22/07/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 22/07/2016
Pages
ISBN
Committee	CH-010
Supersedes	DR 99234