What is BS EN 15063-1 – Copper and copper alloys about?
BS EN 15063-1 is an international standard that discusses the wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) for copper and copper alloys. Copper and Copper alloys are some of the most versatile engineering materials available. The combination of physical properties such as strength, conductivity, corrosion resistance, machinability and ductility make copper suitable for a wide range of applications.
BS EN 15063-1 provides guidance on the concepts and procedures for the calibration and analysis of copper and copper alloys by wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry.
Who is BS EN 15063-1 – Copper and copper alloys for?
BS EN 15063-1 on X-ray fluorescence spectrometry for copper and copper alloys applies to:
- Manufacturer of x-ray fluorescence
- Testing personnel
Why should you use BS EN 15063-1 – Copper and copper alloys?
XRF (X-ray fluorescence) is a non-destructive analytical technique used to determine the elemental composition of materials. XRF analyzers determine the chemistry of a sample by measuring the fluorescent (or secondary) X-ray emitted from a sample when it is excited by a primary X-ray source.
Wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) is been used for several decades as an important analytical tool for production analysis. BS EN 15063-1 provides you with XRF which is characterised by its speed and high precision over a wide concentration range and as the XRF method in most cases is used as a relative method, the limitations are often connected to the quality of the calibration samples. The technique is well established and most of the physical fundamentals are well known.
BS EN 15063-1 guideline is intended to be used for the analysis of copper and copper alloys but it may also be applied to other materials.
BS EN 15063-1 provides performance criteria in which maintenance is carried out by the equipment manufacturer or by specially trained laboratory personnel. To ensure the operation is as fault-free as possible, a series of checks and maintenance is necessary at regular intervals.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 15063-1:2014 supersedes BS EN 15063-1:2006, which is withdrawn. It includes:
- Definition 3.1 and 3.2 modified
- Clause 5 modified
- Editorial modifications have been made.
