The insoluble matter is generally considered to be acid-insoluble silica and silicates, carbides, alumina, and clays. The methods are applicable to lubricant-free powders. ISO 4496 specifies apparatus and reagents, sampling, procedure, expression of results and test report.
ISO 4496:1978 history
2017ISO 4496:2017 Metallic powders - Determination of acid-insoluble content in iron, copper, tin and bronze powders
1978ISO 4496:1978 Metallic powders; Determination of acid insoluble content in iron, copper, tin and bronze powders