1.1 These test methods cover procedures for the chemical analysis of copper-nickel and copper-nickel-zinc alloys having chemical compositions within the following limits:
Element
Concentration Range,%
Copper
40 and over
Nickel
10 to 50
Zinc
0 to 40
Lead
0 to 15
Tin
0 to 10
Iron
0.00 to 2
Manganese
0.00 to 2
Cobalt
0.00 to 0.5
Includes cobalt.
In the case of copper-base alloys containing 5 % and over of zinc, the zinc is usually calculated by difference.
Whenever possible the technique and procedures for analysis should be checked against a National Institute of Standards and Technology standard sample having a composition comparable to the material being analyzed.
1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:
Sections
Cobalt:
Alpha-Nitroso-Beta-Naphthol Method
26 to 28
Nitroso-R-Salt (Photometric) Method
29 to 37
Copper, or Copper and Lead Simultaneously, by the Electrolytic Method
2
a
Iron:
Dichromate Method
38 to 40
Thiocyanate (Photometric)Method
2
a
Salicylate (Photometric)Method
2
a
Lead:
Electrolytic Method
12 to 15
Sulfate Method
2
b
Manganese:
Persulfate Method
2
b
Periodate (Photometric)Method
59 to 66
Nickel by the Dimethylglyoxime Method
2
a
Tin by the Iodimetric Titration Method
2
b
Zinc by the Oxide or Ferrocyanide Method
2
a
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
For precautions to be observed in these test methods, refer to Practices E 50.
====== Significance And Use ======
These test methods for the chemical analysis of metals and alloys are primarily intended to test such materials for compliance with compositional specifications. It is assumed that all who use these test methods will be trained analysts capable of performing common laboratory procedures skillfully and safely. It is expected that work will be performed in a properly equipped laboratory.