1.1 This test method describes the inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometric analysis of nickel and nickel allys, as specified by Committee B02, and having chemical compositions within the following limits: Element Application Range (Mass Fraction %) Aluminum 0. 01–6.00 Boron 0. 01–0.10 Carbon 0. 01–0.15 Chromium 0. 01–33.00 Copper
0.01–35.00 Cobalt 0. 01–20.00 Iron
0.05–50.00 Magnesium 0. 01–0.020 Molybdenum 0. 01–30.0 Niobium 0. 01–6.0 Nickel 25.00–100.0 Phosphorous
0.001–0.025 Silicon
0.01–1.50 Sulfur
0.0001–0.01 Titanium
0.0001–6.0 Tungsten
0.01–5.0 Vanadium
0.0005–1.0
1.2 The following elements may be determined using this method. Element Quantification Range (µg/g) Antimony
0.5–50 Bismuth
0.1–11 Gallium
2.9–54 Lead
0.4–21 Silver 1–35 Tin
2.2–97 Thallium
0.5–3.0
1.3 This method has only been interlaboratory tested for the elements and ranges specified. It may be possible to extend this method to other elements or different composition ranges provided that method validation that includes evaluation of method sensitivity, precision, and bias as described in this document is performed. Additionally, the validation study must evaluate the acceptability of sample preparation methodology using reference materials and/or spike recoveries. The user is cautioned to carefully evaluate the validation data as to the intended purpose of the analytical results. Guide E2857 provides additional guidance on method validation.
1.4 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. Specific safety hazard statements are given in Section 9.
ASTM E2823-17 Referenced Document
ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
ASTM E1329 Standard Practice for Verification and Use of Control Charts in Spectrochemical Analysis*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM E135 Standard Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
ASTM E1479 Standard Practice for Describing and Specifying Inductively-Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometers
ASTM E1601 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
ASTM E2027 Standard Practice for Conducting Proficiency Tests in the Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
ASTM E2165 Standard Practice for Establishing an Uncertainty Budget for the Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials (Withdrawn 2007)
ASTM E2857 Standard Guide for Validating Analytical Methods*, 2022-04-01 Update
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ASTM E2972 Standard Guide for Production, Testing, and Value Assignment of In-House Reference Materials for Metals, Ores, and Other Related Materials*, 2019-10-01 Update
ASTM E50 Standard Practice for Apparatus, Reagents, and safety Precautions for Chemical Analysis of Metals
ASTM E55 Standard Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM E88 Standard Practice for Sampling Nonferrous Metals and Alloys in Cast Form for Determination of Chemical Composition
ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories [Standard in French]*, 2017-11-01 Update
ASTM E2823-17 history
2017ASTM E2823-17 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Nickel Alloys by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (Performance-Based)
2011ASTM E2823-11 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Nickel Alloys by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (Performance-Based Method)