1.1 This test method covers the analysis of Ni-base alloys by wavelength dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry for the determination of the following elements: Element Composition Range Manganese
0.06 % to
1.6 % Phosphorus
0.008 % to
0.015 % Silicon
0.08 % to
0.6 % Chromium
1.6 % to 22 % Nickel 23 % to 77 % Aluminum
0.20 % to
1.3 % Molybdenum
0.03 % to 10 % Copper
0.007 % to
2.5 % Titanium
0.11 % to
3.0 % Niobium
0.55 % to
5.3 % Iron
0.17 % to 46 % Tungsten
0.06 % to
0.50 % Cobalt
0.04 % to
0.35 % NOTE 1—Unless exceptions are noted, ranges can be extended by the use of suitable reference materials. Once these element ranges are extended they must be verified by some experimental means. This could include but not limited to Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility studies, Interlaboratory Round Robin studies, or both. Once these studies are completed, they will satisfy the ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for capability.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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 E2465-19 Referenced Document
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 E1601 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method
ASTM E1621 Standard Guide for X-Ray Emission Spectrometric Analysis
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories [Standard in French]
ASTM E2465-19 history
2023ASTM E2465-23 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Ni-Base Alloys by Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
2019ASTM E2465-19 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Ni-Base Alloys by X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
2013ASTM E2465-13 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Ni-Base Alloys by Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
2011ASTM E2465-11e1 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Ni-Base Alloys by Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
2011ASTM E2465-11 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Ni-Base Alloys by Wavelength-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
2006ASTM E2465-06 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Ni-Base Alloys by X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry