This practice covers the preparation, labeling, and storage of calibration solutions employed for calibrating atomic and molecular spectroscopic equipment used for the analysis of metals and alloys.

Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee E01 on Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials, this practice was withdrawn in March 2005 in accordance with section 10.6.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

1.1 This practice covers the preparation, labeling, and storage of calibration solutions employed for calibrating atomic and molecular spectroscopic equipment used for the analysis of metals and alloys.

1.2 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. For specific hazards information, see Section 5.