ASTM D521-02
Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Zinc Dust (Metallic Zinc Powder)

Standard No.

ASTM D521-02

Release Date

2002

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D521-02(2007)

Latest

ASTM D521-02(2019)

Scope

1.1 These test methods cover procedures for the chemical analysis of metallic zinc powder in the form commercially known as zinc dust for use as a pigment in paints.

1.2 The analytical procedures appear in the following order:

	Sections
Moisture and Other Volatile Matter	7
Coarse Particles	8
Matter Soluble in Hexane	9 and 10
Total Zinc	11 and 12
Metallic Zinc	13 and 14
Zinc Oxide	15
Calcium	16 and 17
Lead	18
Iron	19
Cadmium	20
Chlorine	21 and 22
Sulfur	23 and 24

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.

ASTM D521-02 history

• 2019 ASTM D521-02(2019) Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Zinc Dust (Metallic Zinc Powder)
• 2002 ASTM D521-02(2012) Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Zinc Dust (Metallic Zinc Powder)
• 2002 ASTM D521-02(2007) Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Zinc Dust (Metallic Zinc Powder)
• 2002 ASTM D521-02 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Zinc Dust (Metallic Zinc Powder)
• 1990 ASTM D521-90(1999) Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Zinc Dust (Metallic Zinc Powder)