4.1 These test methods for the chemical analysis of ferroniobium alloy are primarily intended to test such materials for compliance with compositional specifications such as Specification A550. It is assumed that all who use these test methods will be trained analysts capable of performing common laboratory procedures skillfully and safely. It is expected that work will be performed in a properly equipped laboratory.

1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of ferroniobium having chemical compositions within the following limits:

Element

Composition, %

Aluminum

2.00 max

Carbon

0.30 max

Chromium

2.00 max

Cobalt

0.25 max

Lead

0.01 max

Manganese

3.00 max

Niobium

40.00 to 75.00

Phosphorus

0.05 max

Silicon

4.00 max

Sulfur

0.03 max

Tantalum

7.00 max

Tin

0.15 max

Titanium

5.00 max

Tungsten

0.50 max

1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:

Sections

Separation of Niobium, Tantalum, and Titanium by the Ion-Exchange Test Method

15 and 16

Titanium by the Spectrophotometric Test Method [0.05 % to 5.0 %]

17 – 21

Niobium by the Gravimetric Test Method [40 % to 75 %]

22 – 23

Tantalum by the Gravimetric Test Method [1 % to 7 %]

24 – 25

Tantalum by the Spectrophotometric Test Method [0.25 % to 1 %]

26 – 30

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 whoever uses this standard to consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard statements are given in Section 6, and specific warning statements in 11.1.