BS EN 15079:2015

BSI Standards Publication

Copper and copper alloys

— Analysis by spark optical
emission spectrometry (S-OES)
BS EN 15079:2015 BRITISH STANDARD

National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 15079:2015. It
supersedes BS EN 15079:2007 which is withdrawn.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical
Committee NFE/34/1, Wrought and unwrought copper and copper
alloys.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be
obtained on request to its secretary.
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provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct
application.
© The British Standards Institution 2015. Published by BSI Standards
Limited 2015
ISBN 978 0 580 87645 5
ICS 77.120.30
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from
legal obligations.
This British Standard was published under the authority of the
Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 31 May 2015.
Amendments issued since publication
Date Text affected
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 15079

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 2015

ICS 77.040.30; 77.120.30 Supersedes EN 15079:2007

English Version

Copper and copper alloys - Analysis by spark optical emission

spectrometry (S-OES)

Cuivre et alliages de cuivre - Analyse par spectrométrie Kupfer und Kupferlegierungen - Analyse durch optische
d'émission optique à étincelles (SEO-E) Emissionsspektrometrie mit Funkenanregung (F-OES)

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 April 2015.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United
Kingdom.

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EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels

© 2015 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 15079:2015 E
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Contents Page

Foreword ..............................................................................................................................................................3
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................4
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................4
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................4
4 Principle ..................................................................................................................................................5
5 Apparatus ...............................................................................................................................................5
5.1 Optical emission spectrometer ............................................................................................................5
5.2 Apparatus for sample surface preparation .........................................................................................5
6 Sampling .................................................................................................................................................5
7 Procedure ...............................................................................................................................................6
7.1 Surface preparation ...............................................................................................................................6
7.2 Calibration procedures .........................................................................................................................6
7.2.1 General ....................................................................................................................................................6
7.2.2 Calibration ..............................................................................................................................................7
7.2.3 Recalibration ..........................................................................................................................................7
7.2.4 Type recalibration ..................................................................................................................................7
7.3 Analysis ..................................................................................................................................................7
7.3.1 Preparation of analytical programs .....................................................................................................7
7.3.2 Analysis method ....................................................................................................................................8
7.3.3 Number of sparks on test samples ......................................................................................................8
7.3.4 Status check of the apparatus..............................................................................................................8
8 Expression of results ............................................................................................................................8
9 Precision .................................................................................................................................................9
10 Test report ..............................................................................................................................................9
Annex A (informative) Wavelengths for spectrometric analysis and typical calibration ranges for
copper and copper alloys .................................................................................................................. 10
Annex B (informative) Wavelengths, background equivalent concentrations (BEC) and detection
limits (DL) for pure copper ................................................................................................................. 17
Bibliography ..................................................................................................................................................... 20

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Foreword

This document (EN 15079:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 133 “Copper and cop-
per alloys”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2015, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by November 2015.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

This document supersedes EN 15079:2007.

Within its programme of work, Technical Committee CEN/TC 133 requested CEN/TC 133/WG 10 "Methods of
analysis" to revise this standard:

EN 15079:2007, Copper and copper alloys — Analysis by spark source optical emission spectrometry
(S-OES).

In comparison with EN 15079:2007, the following changes were made:

a) Definitions 3.1 to 3.5 have been improved;

b) 7.2.2 Calibration has been modified.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

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1 Scope

This European Standard specifies a routine method for the analysis of copper and copper alloys by spark
optical emission spectrometry (S-OES). The method is applicable to all elements except copper commonly
present in copper and copper alloys as impurities or minor or main constituents, which can be determined by
S-OES.

2 Normative references

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

ISO 1811-1, Copper and copper alloys — Selection and preparation of samples for chemical analysis —
Part 1: Sampling of cast unwrought products

ISO 1811-2, Copper and copper alloys — Selection and preparation of samples for chemical analysis —
Part 2: Sampling of wrought products and castings

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

3.1
reference material
RM
material, sufficiently homogeneous and stable with respect to one or more specified properties which has
been established to be fit for its intended use in a measurement process

[SOURCE: ISO GUIDE 30:1992/Amd.1:2008, definition 2.1]

3.2
certified reference material
CRM
reference material characterized by a metrologically valid procedure for one or more specified properties, ac-
companied by a certificate, that provides the value of the specified property, its associated uncertainty, and a
statement of metrological traceability

[SOURCE: ISO GUIDE 30:1992/Amd.1:2008, definition 2.2]

3.3
test sample
representative quantity of material for testing purposes

3.4
drift control samples
series of homogeneous materials that contain all the elements which have been calibrated and that cover the
low, mid and high points of the calibration range for each element, used to detect variations over time in these
points

Note 1 to entry: Drift control samples can also be used for statistical process control (SPC) of the instrument.

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3.5
recalibration samples
samples at both low and high points of the calibration ranges used to recalibrate the spectrometer

Note 1 to entry: These samples are measured during the calibration procedure and the intensities obtained are stored
in the computer according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Note 2 to entry: No chemical analyses are necessary, but the homogeneity of these samples should be carefully eval-
uated.

3.6
quality control sample
sample with known composition which is analysed in the same way as the test sample to check the trueness
of the analytical results

4 Principle

Measurement of the intensity of the radiation, whose wavelength is characteristic of each element, generated
by a spark resulting from the application of an electrical discharge between the sample, as one electrode, and
an inert counter-electrode.

Concentrations of elements are determined by relating the measured intensities of test samples to calibration
curves prepared from reference materials.

5 Apparatus

5.1 Optical emission spectrometer

Spectrometer with spark source capable of measuring the intensities of the optical radiation emitted at specific
wavelengths by the elements present in the material.

The wavelengths generally used are given in Annex A.

5.2 Apparatus for sample surface preparation

The most common surface preparation techniques for copper and copper alloys are turning and milling or
grinding for copper, provided that the composition of the surface shall not be influenced.

The lathe, milling machine or any other machines used for surface preparation shall be able to produce a
surface that conforms to the requirements of 7.1.

WARNING — The appropriate safety recommendations for the use of mechanical apparatus shall be
observed. These operations shall be carried out only by properly trained personnel wearing
appropriate personal protective equipment.

6 Sampling

Sampling shall be carried out in accordance with ISO 1811-1 or ISO 1811-2, as appropriate.

The sample needs to be sufficiently homogeneous with regard to the spark impact. The measuring surface
should be free of defects.

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7 Procedure

7.1 Surface preparation

7.1.1 The surface of the sample shall be prepared to a finish that is sufficiently flat and smooth in order to
tighten the sample chamber, and shall be reasonably free from contaminants, pores, cracks, inclusions and
shrinkage cavities which might otherwise affect analytical results.

In order to avoid variation of results due to the influence of surface finish, the same method of preparation
shall be used for all samples.

To avoid cross-contamination between different sample materials, for example pure copper and copper alloys,
all relevant components of the machine shall be thoroughly cleaned before use or separate tools shall be
used.

Once the surface has been prepared, avoid any contamination, for example fingerprints.

Measurements shall be carried out soon after surface preparation. Samples should be stored, until the time of
later measurement, in a desiccator.

7.1.2 The turning, milling or grinding shall be carried out at a suitable speed to avoid undue heating of the
sample surface, which might otherwise lead to bias in analysis.

Any lubricants (e.g. propanol) used shall be selected to ensure that they do not affect the analytical result.

7.2 Calibration procedures

7.2.1 General

7.2.1.1 Calibration process

The calibration process is subdivided into calibration and drift compensation by recalibration.

7.2.1.2 Range of calibration

The range of calibration for an element shall extend well below the minimum content reported in the list of
alloys composition and above the maximum content reported in the same list, taking into account that the
lowest limit should be at least three times the detection limit.

7.2.1.3 Number of sparks on calibration samples

The number of sparks carried out on each reference material for calibration shall be not less than four. The
spark areas shall be distributed over the prepared surface. Centre and border of the sample have to be
avoided. All measurements shall be examined; if any measurement is obviously defective, further sparks shall
be carried out to obtain the minimum four acceptable measurements. The average of the four acceptable
measurements is used for calibration.

The influence of temperature is very important for direct measurement methods. The sample should be cooled
to ambient temperature between each spark.

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7.2.2 Calibration

The calibration of the spectrometer is carried out by using a series of certified reference materials which have
the same or at least similar matrix and metallurgical structure as the samples to be analysed, in order to
calculate the calibration functions from which the analysis of test samples can be obtained. The content range
of the certified reference materials used shall cover that of all the samples to be analysed within each specific
analytical program. For each element in each reference material the mean intensity is correlated to the
corresponding certified content and a regression is calculated.

The calibration functions are usually stored within a computer, connected to the spectrometer. These
st nd
calibration functions are 1 or 2 degree mathematical equations.

The calibration is normally done when the apparatus is installed. The calibration shall be in accordance with
the spectrometer manufacturer's instruction manual, using the appropriate certified reference materials, if
available. If no certified reference materials are available, reference materials with an accurate analysis shall
be used.

The trueness of the analytical procedure is checked by measuring a set of certified reference materials or — if
not available — a set of reference materials not used in the calibration. These reference materials shall cover
at least the low, mid and high points of the calibration range for each element.

7.2.3 Recalibration

Drifts of the spectrometer readings shall be corrected using a recalibration procedure as described in the
manufacturer's instruction manual. Recalibrations can be done either for all analytical channels (global
recalibration), or only for individual analytical channels (selective recalibration).

Recalibration can either be done periodically or due to a deviation from statistical process control (SPC) limits
(see 7.3.4). When a periodical recalibration procedure is used, the period depends on the stability of the
spectrometer and has to be established by a stability check of the spectrometer. The stability check shall be
repeated at appropriate intervals.

NOTE The same set of check samples can be used both for drift control and for statistical process control of the
spectrometer.

After recalibration, a set of reference materials not used in the recalibration procedure, shall be measured.

7.2.4 Type recalibration

Type recalibration offers a further possibility of correcting instrument drift and, in addition, for matrix
influences. Here, one or two reference samples of the same material type and of comparable composition are
analysed, together with the test sample. Subsequently, by means of linear correction, the contents of the test
sample are related to the certified values of the reference sample(s).
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NOTE This practice cannot be employed if the calibration function is a 2 degree one, unless if the element to be
calibrated has a content very close to this of the type calibration sample.

7.3 Analysis

7.3.1 Preparation of analytical programs

Due to the fact that programs shall be prepared matrix by matrix, the way in which measurements are taken
into account shall be specified. Analytical programs can be prepared either by measuring only intensities of all
the elements concerned, or by taking into account the ratios between the measured intensity for each element
and the intensity corresponding to the "matrix element" taken as internal standard.

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In principle, intensity measurements are used for trace analysis purposes, whilst rationed measurements are
taken for the determination of other levels of content.

During the preparation of each analytical program, the possible optical interferences and/or the inter-elements
effects shall also be carefully investigated and suitable corrections shall be made.

Normal mode and virtual mode represent the usual ways to treat the spectrometer outputs.

Normal mode: single comparison of the intensities or of the rationed intensities to the corresponding
"calibration functions". This procedure is currently used in cases where the concentration of the element taken
as "internal standard" remains constant for all the CRM used for calibration and for all the unknown samples.

Virtual mode: mathematical treatment of the results in order to take into account possible important variations
of the concentration of the element chosen as "internal standard" (the copper content in brasses can vary from
about 58 % to 85 %, for example). The intensity of the element taken as "internal standard" is measured but
the corresponding concentration is calculated assuming that it is the difference from "100 % minus the sum of
the concentrations of all the other elements present in the sample".

7.3.2 Analysis method

The method used shall be in accordance with the spectrometer manufacturer's instruction manual.

7.3.3 Number of sparks on test samples

The number of sparks carried out on a test sample shall be at least two. The spark areas shall be distributed
over the prepared surface and whenever possible approximately midway between the centre and the border,
thereby avoiding the centre of the sample. Measurements shall be examined; if any measurement is obviously
defective, further sparks shall be carried out to obtain the minimum of two acceptable measurements. The
average of the two acceptable measurements is used.

NOTE If the sample has been sparked in the centre, then it is essential that the results obtained be treated with cau-
tion because of segregation.

7.3.4 Status check of the apparatus

Any change from the original status of the spectrometer (e.g. drifts) shall be checked at regular intervals by
analysing drift control samples or reference materials in accordance with the spectrometer manufacturer's
instruction manual. It is common practice to document the status of the spectrometer using control charts. The
difference between the results of these checks and their reference values are plotted regularly on a control
chart. If the values fall outside the control limits, then further actions (e.g. recalibration, type recalibration,
further checks, new calibration) shall be taken.

The period between checking the spectrometer status depends on its stability and the analytical assignment
and can be derived from the control charts.

8 Expression of results

For each element, the average of the acceptable measurements represents the final result. The acceptable
limits should be fixed by each laboratory depending on the matrix, the content levels and the specific
performance of the spectrometer used.

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9 Precision

Calculate the standard deviation as a measure for the precision using a minimum of 10 values from drift
control samples or reference materials obtained in accordance with 7.3, at least for the lowest and highest
content of the calibration range of each element.

NOTE The precision depends on how the element concerned exists in the matrix (dissolved or separated) and on its
content in the sample (1. near the detection limit (DL) or the background equivalent concentration (BEC) and 2. above
twice the BEC). Typical values are:

a) for dissolved elements

— < 2 BEC: 3 % to 33 %

— > 2 BEC: < 1 %

b) for separated elements (depending on the dispersion)

— < 2 BEC: 6 % to 33 %

— > 2 BEC: < 5 %

10 Test report

The test report shall contain the following information:

a) identification of the test sample;

b) reference to this European Standard (EN 15079);

c) test method used;

d) results;

e) unusual characteristics noted during the determination;

f) operation not included in this European Standard or in the document to which reference is made or re-
garded as optional;

g) date of the test and/or date of preparation or signature of the test report;

h) signature of the responsible person.

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Annex A
(informative)

Wavelengths for spectrometric analysis and typical calibration

ranges for copper and copper alloys
The list of wavelengths in Tables A.1, A.2 and A.3 shows the values obtained from the 9 replies received to a
questionnaire sent to spectrometer users in the European copper industry. The table is not exhaustive, the
exclusion of a line does not have any significance.

The table gives:

— wavelengths of lines in use;

— matrix, in which the wavelengths are used, and;

— typical calibration ranges.

The lower limits quoted are normally attained using the maximum practical sensitivity available on a
spectrometer. The ranges are limited mostly by the availability of certified reference materials or reference
materials. There may be other lines than those given in Tables A.1, A.2 or A.3.

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Table A.1 — Elemental wavelength and range of calibration for pure copper and
low alloyed copper

Typical range of calibration

Wavelength %
Element
nm
low high
338,29 0,000 2 0,5
Ag 328,07 0,000 2 0,5
235,79 0,02 2
396,15 0,000 1 3
Al
394,40 0,000 1 3
189,04 0,000 2 0,5
As
193,75 0,001 0,5
Au 242,79 0,000 1 0,05
B 249,67 0,000 1 0,1
298,61 0,01 3
Be 313,04 0,000 1 0,2
457,26 0,03 3
Bi 306,77 0,000 5 0,3
228,80 0,000 1 0,3
Cd
214,44 0,000 2 0,3
345,35 0,000 3 0,5
Co
228,61 0,000 5 1
267,72 0,000 3 1
Cr 357,86 0,000 3 1
425,43 0,002 1
296,12
521,82
Cu reference lines
453,08
510,55
259,94 0,000 3 1
Fe 371,99 0,000 3 1
271,44 0,01 5
Hg 184,96 0,000 1 0,002
Ir 380,01 0,000 1 0,01
285,21 0,000 1 0,1
279,55 0,000 1 0,1
Mg
279,07 0,000 2 1
382,93 0,01 1

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Table A.1 (continued)

257,61 0,000 2 0,5
Mn
403,45 0,000 2 2
231,60 0,000 2 0,1
Ni
361,93 0,000 5 0,03
P 178,29 0,000 1 0,5
283,31 0,000 5 2
Pb
405,78 0,000 5 5
299,79 0,000 2 0,005
Pt
265,94 0,000 2 0,03
Pd 363,47 0,000 2 0,05
S 180,73 0,000 1 0,6
259,81 0,000 5 0,5
Sb
206,83 0,000 5 0,5
Se 196,09 0,000 2 0,3
Si 288,15 0,000 2 5
175,79 0,000 3 1
Sn
189,98 0,000 3 1
185,72 0,000 3 0,5
Te
238,57 0,005 2
337,27 0,000 1 0,2
Ti
324,20 0,000 5 0,2
334,50 0,000 5 1
Zn
472,21 0,01 1
343,82 0,000 1 0,3
Zr
349,62 0,000 1 0,3

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Table A.2 — Elemental wavelength and range of calibration for copper-zinc alloys

Typical range of calibration

Wavelength %
Element
nm
low high
Ag 338,29 0,000 2 0,5
394,40 0,001 5
Al 396,15 0,001 5
266,04 0,1 9
As 189,04 0,001 0,2
B 249,67 0,000 2 0,02
Bi 306,77 0,001 0,05
Cd 228,80 0,001 0,1
345,35 0,001 0,4
Co
228,61 0,001 0,4
Cr 425,43 0,000 5 0,1
296,12
Cu 453,08 reference lines
510,55
371,99 0,001 2
Fe 273,95 0,01 5
273,07 0,02 5
Mg 285,21 0,000 5 0,02
403,45 0,001 6
Mn 293,30 0,005 2
263,82 0,01 6
341,48 0,001 7
Ni
231,60 0,001 0,1
O 130,20 0,005 2
P 178,29 0,001 0,2
283,31 0,002 4
Pb 405,78 0,002 4
220,35 0,01 4
S 180,73 0,002 0,05
259,81 0,001 5 0,4
Sb
206,83 0,001 5 0,4
Se 196,09 0,001 0,1

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Table A.2 (continued)

259,61 0,1 5
Si
288,15 0,002 6
175,79 0,002 2
Sn 189,99 0,002 2
317,50 0,02 5
Te 185,72 0,001 0,1
324,20 0,000 2 0,03
Ti
337,27 0,000 2 0,03
334,50 0,002 50
481,05 0,05 50
Zn
307,20 1 50
468,01 20 45

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Table A.3 — Elemental wavelength and range of calibration for

copper-nickel alloys, copper-tin alloys, copper-aluminium alloys and copper-nickel-zinc alloys

Typical range of calibration

Wavelength %
Element
nm
low high
Ag 338,29 0,000 2 0,1
394,40 0,000 5 8
396,15 0,000 5 8
Al
256,80 0,1 12
266,04 0,1 12
189,04 0,000 5 0,4
As
197,26 0,002 0,4
B 249,67 0,000 2 0,05
Be 313,04 0,000 1 0,3
306,77 0,000 5 0,2
Bi
289,80 0,002 0,5
C 193,09 0,001 0,1
228,80 0,001 0,1
Cd
214,44 0,001 0,1
345,35 0,001 1
Co
228,61 0,001 2
357,87 0,001 0,1
Cr 425,40 0,001 0,1
267,72 0,001 3
296,12
Cu 453,08 reference lines
510,55
259,94 0,001 0,2
371,99 0,001 2
Fe
273,95 0,001 10
273,07 0,01 10
285,20 0,000 1 0,05
Mg 279,55 0,000 1 0,2
291,54 0,05 0,2
257,61 0,000 1 0,1
293,30 0,001 2
Mn
403,45 0,002 5
263,82 0,005 5

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Table A.3 (continued)

231,60 0,001 0,1
241,61 0,001 0,2
331,23 0,2 44
Ni
218,55 1 44
376,95 5 30
341,48 0,01 7
P 178,29 0,000 2 1
283,31 0,001 5 3
Pb 405,78 0,002 20
220,35 0,01 10
S 180,73 0,000 5 0,2
Sb 206,83 0,002 2
Se 196,09 0,000 1 0,1
288,15 0,001 1
Si
390,55 0,05 1
175,79 0,001 1
Sn 189,99 0,002 2
317,50 0,02 20
185,72 0,005 0,1
Te
238,57 0,01 0,4
324,20 0,001 0,2
Ti
337,28 0,01 0,5
334,50 0,002 20
Zn 481,05 0,1 30
307,20 0,5 30
349,62 0,000 5 0,3
Zr
343,82 0,000 5 0,3

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Annex B
(informative)

Wavelengths, background equivalent concentrations (BEC) and detec-

tion limits (DL) for pure copper

Table B.1 shows the values obtained from a round robin test in which a high purity copper sample was
analysed by eight laboratories. Spark-OES spectrometers of different types from two different manufacturers
were used in these laboratories.

The table gives:

— element symbols;

— wavelengths of lines in use;

— background equivalent concentration (BEC) values taken from the calibration functions;

— detection limits (DL) calculated according to: 3 · s ∙ BEC/100, where s is the relative standard deviation of
the measurements carried out on the pure copper sample analysed in the round robin test, in per cent
(%).

The table gives an overview of the analytical capability of modern spectrometers used in pure copper
analyses.

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Table B.1 — Wavelengths, BEC-values and DL-ranges of spectrometers used in

the round robin test of pure copper

1 2 3 4 5
Wavelength, nm 328,07
Ag Range BEC value, µg/g 1 to 67
Range DL (calc), µg/g 0,01 to 0,5
Wavelength, nm 189,04 193,75
As Range BEC value, µg/g 4 to 12 4
Range DL (calc), µg/g 0,2 to 0,6 0,1
Wavelength, nm 306,77
Bi Range BEC value, µg/g 6 to 29
Range DL (calc), µg/g 0,2 to 0,5
Wavelength, nm 214,44 228,80
Cd Range BEC value, µg/g 6 to 9 2 to 5
Range DL (calc), µg/g 0,1 to 0,3 0,03
Wavelength, nm 228,62 345,35
Co Range BEC value, µg/g 35 to 56 4 to 45
Range DL (calc), µg/g 0,1 to 0,9 0,1 to 0,5
Wavelength, nm 267,71 357,87 425,43
Cr Range BEC value, µg/g 30 to 35 0,2 to 0,6 2
Range DL (calc), µg/g 0,2 to 0,8 0,01 to 0,1 0,05
Wavelength, nm 259,94 371,99
Fe Range BEC value, µg/g 6 to 27 2 to 8
Range DL (calc), µg/g 0,1 to 0,9 0,1 to 0,7
Wavelength, nm 257,61 403,45
Mn Range BEC value, µg/g 2 to 4 2 to 3
Range DL (calc), µg/g 0,03 to 0,05 0,05 to 0,1
Wavelength, nm 231,6 341,47 361,94
Ni Range BEC value, µg/g 15 to 26 90 to 200 3 to 6
Range DL (calc), µg/g 0,2 to 0,3 0,3 to 2 0,1 to 0,4
Wavelength, nm 178,29
P Range BEC value, µg/g 3 to 9
Range DL (calc), µg/g 0,08 to 0,3
Wavelength, nm 283,31 405,78
Pb Range BEC value, µg/g 12 to 95 140 to 170
Range DL (calc), µg/g 0,3 to 4 1 to 3

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Table B.1 (continued)

Wavelength, nm 180,73
S Range BEC value, µg/g 3 to 12
Range DL (calc), µg/g 0,1 to 1
Wavelength, nm 206,83 231,14
Sb Range BEC value, µg/g 25 to 160 33
Range DL (calc), µg/g 0,6 to 3 1,2
Wavelength, nm 196,09
Se Range BEC value, µg/g 9 to 19
Range DL (calc), µg/g 0,3 to 1,5
Wavelength, nm 288,16
Si Range BEC value, µg/g 3 to 14
Range DL (calc), µg/g 0,1 to 1
Wavelength, nm 175,79
Sn Range BEC value, µg/g 12 to 19
Range DL (calc), µg/g 0,2 to 3
Wavelength, nm 170,00 185,73
Te Range BEC value, µg/g 15 to 25 51 to 110
Range DL (calc), µg/g 1 to 2 0,9 to 3
Wavelength, nm 337,28
Ti Range BEC value, µg/g 9 to 11
Range DL (calc), µg/g 0,03 to 0,06
Wavelength, nm 206,19 334,5
Zn Range BEC value, µg/g 4 to 14 104 to 111
Range DL (calc), µg/g 0,2 to 0,5 0,6 to 2
Wavelength, nm 349,62
Zr Range BEC value, µg/g 14 to 17
Range DL (calc), µg/g 0,04 to 0,6
NOTE The lowest values for BEC and DL represent the state of the art of trace analysis in pure copper during the
year 2000.

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