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Abstract

Specifies a flame atomic absorption spectrometric method for the determination of lead content between 0.01% and 10% in copper alloys containing a maximum of 10% aluminium, 80% copper, 5% iron, 5% manganese, 40% nickel, 3% silicon, 10% tin and 40% zinc.
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 31 July 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 sets out the flame atomic absorption spectrometric method for the determination of lead in copper alloys. It is applicable to the range of 0.01% to 10% lead. The method has been found satisfactory in the presence of the following elements up to the concentrations indicated:
Aluminium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10%
Copper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80%
Iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5%
Manganese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5%
Nickel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40%
Silicon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3%
Tin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10%
Zinc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40%

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 02/09/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 02/09/2016
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Committee	CH-010
Supersedes	AS K209.1-1970