ASTM-D521 › Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Zinc Dust (Metallic Zinc Powder)
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Scope
1.1 These test methods cover procedures for the chemical analysis of metallic zinc powder in the form commercially known as zinc dust for use as a pigment in paints.
1.2 The analytical procedures appear in the following order:
| Sections |
Moisture and Other Volatile Matter | 7 |
Coarse Particles | 8 |
Matter Soluble in Hexane | 9 and 10 |
Total Zinc | 11 and 12 |
Metallic Zinc | 13 and 14 |
Zinc Oxide | 15 |
Calcium | 16 and 17 |
Lead | 18 |
Iron | 19 |
Cadmium | 20 |
Chlorine | 21 and 22 |
Sulfur | 23 and 24 |
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 This 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.
1.5 This 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.
Significance and Use
3.1 These test methods compile procedures which can be used to check the composition of purity of metallic zinc powder. This information is useful to both the formulator and users.
Keywords
calcium; chlorine; potassium ferrocyanide; zinc dust; zinc powder;; ICS Number Code 87.060.10 (Pigments and extenders)
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Document Number
ASTM-D521-02(2019)
Revision Level
2002 R19 EDITION
Status
Current
Modification Type
Reapproval
Publication Date
June 11, 2019
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
4 pages
Committee Number
D01.31