Description
ASTM’s PROFICIENCY TEST PROGRAMS on Chemical Analysis of Metals
Chemical analysis of plain carbon and low-alloy steel
- basic elements: carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, copper , nickel, chromium, molybdenum, aluminum and tin
- additional elements are included in the program from time to time
- samples provided are homogeneity tested to ensure that like samples are distributed to all participated
Chemical analysis of stainless steel
- basic elements to be determined by participants include carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, copper, nickel, chromium, molybdenum, aluminum, and tin.
- additional elements are included in the program from time to time
- samples provided are homogeneity tested to ensure that like samples are distributed to all participated
Chemical analysis of aluminum
- basic elements to be determined by participants include carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, copper, nickel, chromium, molybdenum, aluminum, and tin.
- additional elements are included in the program from time to time
- samples provided are homogeneity tested to ensure that like samples are distributed to all participated
Determination of gold in bullion by cupellation
- Fire assay cupellation has been used by gold refiners, fabricators, mines, and mints for the analysis of gold in bullion
