ASTM E378-97

1.1 This test method covers the spectrographic analysis of silver for the following elements in the ranges indicated:

Element Concentration Range, % Copper 0.0001 to 0.1 Lead 0.0001 to 0.05 Zinc 0.001 to 0.01 Bismuth 0.0001 to 0.01 Palladium 0.001 to 0.005 Chromium 0.0001 to 0.005 Iron 0.0001 to 0.005 Nickel 0.0001 to 0.005 Manganese 0.0001 to 0.005 Tin 0.0001 to 0.005

1.2 This test method is designed for the analysis of commercial and high-purity silver samples in the form of needles, chips, cast bars, or sheet stock.

1.3 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.