Standard Test Method for Analysis of Tin-Based Solder Alloys for Minor and Trace Elements Using Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry

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Hardcopy , PDF

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English

Published date

11-03-2023

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This test method covers procedures for the analysis of tin-based solder alloys for minor and trace elements using inductively-coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES) instrumentation.

1.2These test procedures were validated for the analytes and mass fractions listed below.

Element	Validated Mass Fraction Range, mg/kg

Lead	115 to 965
Cadmium	25 to 60
Mercury	5 to 530
Antimony	85 to 1330
Bismuth	80 to 210
Arsenic	95 to 360
Silver	4000 to 42100
Cobalt	0.5 to 60
Iron	15 to 115
Chromium	0.5 to 1.5
Copper	3000 to 30600
Indium	25 to 115
Nickel	5 to 150
Phosphorus	10 to 110
Selenium	1 to 30
Zinc	2 to 160
Aluminum	1 to 3

1.3The procedures appear in the following order:

Procedure	Section
Internal Standardization	8
Calibration Solution Preparations	9
Preparation of Sample and Validation Solutions	10
Calibration	11
Analysis Procedure	12

1.4The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. Any other values are for information only.

1.5This 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.

1.6This 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.

Committee	F 40
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	8
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM F 3139 : 2015

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