ASTM E536-98

1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of zinc and zinc alloys having chemical compositions within the following limits:

Element Concentration Range, % Aluminum 0.005 to 4.5 Cadmium 0.001 to 0.5 Copper 0.001 to 1.3 Iron 0.001 to 0.1 Lead 0.001 to 1.6 Magnesium 0.001 to 0.1 Tin 0.001 to 0.1

1.2 These test methods appear as follows:

Sections Aluminum by the EDTA Titrimetric Method (0.5 to 4.5 %) 8 to 15 Aluminum, Cadmium, Copper, Iron, Lead, and Magnesium by the Atomic Absorption Method 16 to 26

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 5.