1.1This test method covers the chemical analysis of zinc alloys having chemical compositions within the following limits:
Element Composition Range, % Aluminum 3.0-8.0 Antimony 0.002 max Cadmium 0.025 max Cerium 0.03-0.10 Copper 0.10 max Iron 0.10 max Lanthanum 0.03-0.10 Lead 0.026 max Magnesium 0.05 max Silicon 0.015 max Tin 0.002 max Titanium 0.02 max Zirconium 0.02 max
1.2Units-The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3Included are procedures for elements in the following composition ranges:
Element Composition Range, % Aluminum 3.0-8.0 Cadmium 0.0016-0.025 Cerium 0.005-0.10 Iron 0.0015-0.10 Lanthanum 0.009-0.10 Lead 0.002-0.026
1.4This 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. Specific safety hazards statements are given in Section 8, 11.2, and 13.1.
1.5This 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.
