ASTM E1621-22
Standard Guide for Elemental Analysis by Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry

Standard No.

ASTM E1621-22

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM E1621-22

Scope

1.1 This standard provides guidelines for developing and describing analytical procedures using a wavelength dispersive X-ray spectrometer for elemental analysis of solid metals, ores, and related materials. Material forms discussed herein include solids, powders, and solid forms prepared by chemical and physical processes such as borate fusion and pressing of briquettes. 1.2 Liquids are not discussed in this guide because they are much less frequently encountered in metals and mining laboratories. However, aqueous liquids can be processed by borate fusion to create solid specimens, and X-ray spectrometers can be equipped to handle liquids directly. 1.3 Some provisions of this guide may be applicable to the use of an energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer. 1.4 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM E1621-22 Referenced Document

• ASTM E1257 Standard Guide for Evaluating Grinding Materials Used for Surface Preparation in Spectrochemical Analysis
• ASTM E1329 Standard Practice for Verification and Use of Control Charts in Spectrochemical Analysis*， 2024-04-20 Update
• ASTM E135 Standard Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
• ASTM E1361 Standard Guide for Correction of Interelement Effects in X-Ray Spectrometric Analysis
• ASTM E2857 Standard Guide for Validating Analytical Methods
• ASTM E2972 Standard Guide for Production, Testing, and Value Assignment of In-House Reference Materials for Metals, Ores, and Other Related Materials

ASTM E1621-22 history

• 2022 ASTM E1621-22 Standard Guide for Elemental Analysis by Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
• 2021 ASTM E1621-21 Standard Guide for X-Ray Emission Spectrometric Analysis
• 2013 ASTM E1621-13 Standard Guide for Elemental Analysis by Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
• 2005 ASTM E1621-05 Standard Guide for X-Ray Emission Spectrometric Analysis
• 1994 ASTM E1621-94(1999) Standard Guide for X-Ray Emission Spectrometric Analysis