SIST EN ISO 11652:2022

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 11652:2022
01-maj-2022
Jeklo in železo - Določevanje kobalta - Metoda s plamensko atomsko absorpcijsko
spektrometrijo (ISO 11652:1997)
Steel and iron - Determination of cobalt content - Flame atomic absorption spectrometric
method (ISO 11652:1997)
Stahl und Eisen - Bestimmung des Cobaltgehaltes -
Flammenatomabsorptionsspektrometrisches Verfahren (ISO 11652:1997)
Aciers et fontes - Dosage du cobalt - Méthode par spectrométrie d'absorption atomique
dans la flamme (ISO 11652:1997)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 11652:2022
ICS:
77.080.10 Železo Irons
77.080.20 Jekla Steels
SIST EN ISO 11652:2022 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EN ISO 11652
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

March 2022
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 77.080.01
English Version

Steel and iron - Determination of cobalt content - Flame
atomic absorption spectrometric method (ISO
11652:1997)
Aciers et fontes - Dosage du cobalt - Méthode par Stahl und Eisen - Bestimmung des Cobaltgehaltes -
spectrométrie d'absorption atomique dans la flamme Flammenatomabsorptionsspektrometrisches
(ISO 11652:1997) Verfahren (ISO 11652:1997)
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European foreword
The text of ISO 11652:1997 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 17 "Steel” of the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as EN ISO 11652:2022 by
Technical Committee CEN/TC 459/SC 2 “Methods of chemical analysis for iron and steel ” the
secretariat of which is held by SIS.
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 September 2022, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by September 2022.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 11652:1997 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 11652:2022 without any modification.

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IS0
INTERNATIONAL
11652
STANDARD
First edition
1997-08-I 5
- Determination of cobalt
Steel and iron
content - Flame atomic absorption
spectrometric method
Aciers et fontes - Dosage du cobalt - Mkthode par spectrom&rie
d’absorption atomique dans la flamme
Reference number
IS0 11652:1997(E)

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Foreword
IS0 (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide
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Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting
a vote.
International Standard IS0 11652 was prepared by Technical Committee
ISOnC 17, Steel, Subcommittee SC 1, Methods of determination of
chemical composition.
Annex A forms an integral part of this International Standard. Annexes B
and C are for information only.
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Steel and iron - Determination of cobalt content - Flame atomic
absorption spectrometric method
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies a flame atomic absorption spectrometric method for the determination of the
cobalt content in steel and iron.
The method is applicable to cobalt contents between 0,003 % (m/m) and 5,0 % (m/m).
2 Normative references
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this
International Standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to
revision, and parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to investigate the
possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below. Members of IEC and IS0 maintain
registers of currently valid International Standards.
IS0 385-l :I 984, Laboratory glassware - Burettes - Part I: Genera/ requirements.
IS0 648:1977, Laboratory glassware - One-mark pipettes.
-I), Laboratory glassware - One-mark volumetric flasks.
IS0 1042:
IS0 3696:1987, Water for analytical laboratory use - Specification and test methods.
IS0 5725-l :I 994, Accuracy (trueness and precision) of measurement methods and results - Par? I: General
principles and definitions.
IS0 5725-2:1994, Accuracy (trueness and precision) of measurement methods and results - Part 2: Basic method
for the determination of repeatability and reproducibility of a standard measurement method.
IS0 5725-3:1994, Accuracy (trueness and precision) of measurement methods and results - Part 3: Intermediate
measures of the precision of a standard measurement method.
IS0 14284 :I 996, Steel and iron - Sampling and preparation of samples for the determination of chemical
composition.
3 Principle
Dissolution of a test portion in hydrochloric, nitric and perchloric acids.
Spraying of the solution into an air-acetylene flame.
Spectrometric measurement of the atomic absorption of the 240,7 nm spectral line emitted by a cobalt hollow
cathode lamp.
1) To be published. (Revision of IS0 1042:1983)
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4 Reagents
During the analysis, unless otherwise stated, use only reagents of recognized analytical grade and only grade 2
water as specified in IS0 3696.
4.1 Pure iron, containing less than 0,000 3 % (m/m) cobalt.
4.2 Pure nickel, containing less than 0,000 3 % (m/m) cobalt.
4.3 Hydrochloric acid, p about 1,19 g/ml.
4.4 Nitric acid, p about 1,40 g/ml.
4.5 Perchloric acid, p about 1,67 g/ml.
4.6 Cobalt, standard solutions.
4.6.1 Standard solution A, corresponding to I,0 g of Co per litre.
Weigh, to the nearest 0,001 g, 1,000 g of metallic cobalt [purity > 99,9 % (m/m) Co]. Transfer to a 250 ml beaker.
Add 15 ml of water and 15 ml of nitric acid (4.4). Cover the beaker with a watch-glass, heat gently until complete
dissolution has taken place and boil to remove oxides of nitrogen.
Cool to room temperature, transfer the solution quantitatively to a 1 000 ml one-mark volumetric flask, dilute to the
mark with water and mix.
1 ml of this standard solution A contains I,0 mg of Co.
4.6.2 Standard solution B, corresponding to 0,2 g of Co per litre.
Transfer 20,O ml of the standard solution A (4.6.1) to a 100 ml one-mark volumetric flask, dilute to the mark with
water and mix.
1 ml of this standard solution B contains 0,2 mg of Co.
4.6.3 Standard solution C, corresponding to 0,08 g of Co per litre.
Transfer 8,0 ml of the standard solution A (4.6.1) to a 100 ml one-mark volumetric flask, dilute to the mark with
water and mix.
Prepare this standard solution C immediately before use.
1 ml of this standard solution C contains 0,08 mg of Co.
5 Apparatus
All volumetric glassware shall be class A, in accordance with IS0 385-1, IS0 648 or IS0 1042 as appropriate.
Ordinary laboratory apparatus, and
5.1 Atomic absorption spectrometer, equipped with a cobalt hollow cathode lamp and supplied with air and
acetylene sufficiently pure to give a steady clear fuel-lean flame, free from water and oil, and free from cobalt.
The atomic absorption spectrometer used will be satisfactory if, after optimization according to 7.3.4, the limit of
detection and characteristic concentration are in reasonable agreement with the values given by the manufacturer
and if it meets the precision criteria given in 5.1 .I to 5.1.3.
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It is also desirable that the instrument should conform to the additional performance requirements given in 51.4.
5.1.1 Minimum precision (see A.l)
Calculate the standard deviation of 10 measurements of the absorbance of the most concentrated calibration
solution. The standard deviation shall not exceed I,5 % of the mean absorbance.
Calculate the standard deviation of IO measurements of the absorbance of the least concentrated calibration
solution (excluding the zero member). The standard deviation shall not exceed 0,5 % of the mean absorbance of
the most concentrated calibration solution.
5.1.2 Limit of detection (see A.2)
This is defined as twice the standard deviation of IO measurements of the absorbance of a solution containing the
appropriate element of a concentration level selected to give an absorbance just above that of the zero member.
The limit of detection of cobalt in a matrix similar to the final test solution shall be better than 0,05 pg of Co per
millilitre, for wavelength 240,7 nm.
51.3 Graph linearity (see A.3)
The slope of the calibration graph covering the top 20 % of the concentration range (expressed as a change in
absorbance) shall not be less than 0,7 times the value of the slope for the bottom 20 % of the concentration range
(expressed as a change in absorbance) determined in the same way.
For instruments with automatic calibration using two or more standards, it shall be established prior to the analysis,
by obtaining absorbance readings, that the above requirements for graph linearity are fulfilled.
5.t .4 Characteristic concentration (see A.4)
The chlaracteristic concentration of cobalt in a matrix similar to the final test portion solution shall be better than
0,3 pg of Co per millititre, for wavelength 240,7 nm.
5.2 Ancillary equipment
A strip chart recorder and/or digital readout device is recommended to evaluate the criteria of 5.1 .I to 5.1.3 and for
all subsequent measurements.
Scale expansion may be used until the noise observed is greater than the readout error and is always
recommended for absorbances below 0,l. If scale expansion has to be used and the instrument does not have the
means to read the value of the scale expansion factor, the value can be calculated by measuring the absorbances
of a suitable solution with and without scale expansion and simply dividing the signal obtained.
A background corrector equipped with a deuterium hollow cathode lamp is advisable for the analysis of highly
alloyed steels, in order to eliminate interference from an Fe0 molecular absorption band at the cobalt wavelength.
6 Sampling
Carry out sampling in accordance with IS0 14284 or appropriate national standards for steel and iron.
7 Procedure
- Perchloric acid vapour may cause explosions in the presence of ammonia, nitrous fumes or
WARNING
organic material in general.
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7.1 Test portion
Weigh a test portion according to the presumed cobalt content as follows:
a) for cobalt contents up to 2,0 % (mlm), a test portion of about I,0 g, to the nearest 0,001 g;
b) for cobalt contents from 2,0 % (mlm) to 5,0 % (m/m), a test portion of about 0,50 g, to the nearest 0,000 5 g.
7.2 Blank test
In parallel with the determination and following the same procedure, cairy out a blank test for each concentration
range (see 7.1) using the same quantities of all the reagents, including the pure iron(4.1) but omitting the test
portion.
7.3 Determination
7.3.1 Preparation of the test solution
7.3.1.1 Dissolution of the test portion
Transfer the test portion (7.1) to a 250 ml beaker. Add IO ml of hydrochloric acid (4.3) and 4 ml of nitric acid (4.4)
and cover the beaker with a watch-glass. After effervescence ceases, add IO ml of perchloric acid (4.5) and heat.
Heat until dense white fumes of perchloric acid reflux smoothly in the beaker.
Allow to cool, add 30 ml of water and heat gently to dissolve the salts. Cool again and transfer quantitatively to a
100 ml one-mark volumetric flask. Dilute to the mark with water and mix.
Decant the solution through a dry medium-filter paper, to remove any residue or precipitate, for example graphite,
silica or tungstic acid, and collect the filtrate in a dry beaker after discarding the first few millilitres.
7.3.1.2 Dilution of the test solution
Depending on the cobalt content expected in the test portion, prepare the test solution in accordance with a), b), c)
or d), as follows.
a) If the expected cobalt content is up to 0,08 % (m/m), use the filtrate (see 7.3.1 .I) undiluted.
b) If the expected cobalt content is between 0,08 % (m/m) and 0,40 % (m/m), dilute the filtrate as follows.
Transfer 20,O ml of the filtrate to a 100 ml one-mark volumetric flask, dilute to the mark with water and mix (see
note 1).
c) If the expected cobalt content is between 0,40 % (m/m) and 2,0 % (m/m), dilute the filtrate as follows.
Transfer IO,0 ml of the filtrate to a 250 ml one-mark volumetric flask, dilute to the mark with water and mix (see
note 1).
d) If the expected cobalt content is between 2,0 % (m/m) and 5,0 % (m/m), dilute the filtrate as follows.
Transfer 5,0 ml of the filtrate to a 250 ml one-mark volumetric flask, dilute to the mark with water and mix (see
note 1).
NOTE 1 If the filtrate(see 7.3.1 .l) has to be diluted to give the test solution, dilute the blank (see 7.2) in exactly the same
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7.3.2 Preparation of the calibration solution
7.3.2.1 Cobalt contents up to 0,08 % (m/m)
Introduce (I,00 + 0,OOl)g of the pure iron (4.1) into a series of six 250 ml beakers. Add IO ml of hydrochloric acid
(4.3) and 5 ml of nitric acid (4.4) to each beaker and cover them with watch-glasses.
After effervescence ceases, cool, then respectively add, using a burette, the volumes of cobalt standard solution C
(4.6.3) given in table 1.
Proceed as specified in 7.3.1 .I from “add IO ml of perchloric acid (4.5) . .” (omitting the filtration step) to item a) in
7.3. I .2.
Table 1 - Calibration solutions, up to 0,08 % (m/m) cobalt content
Corresponding
Volume of cobalt Corresponding
standard solution C concentration of percentage of
(4.6.3) cobalt in the final cobalt in the
test solution test sample
ml % (m/m)
Km
0
0 ‘) 0
0,016
116
290
0,032
32
490
0,048
4,8
690
0,064
694
60
0,080
890
IO,0
1) Zero member
7.3.2.2 Cobalt contents between 0,08 % (m/m) and 0,40 % (m/m)
Introduce (I,00 & 0,OOl)g of the pure iron (4.1) into a series of six 250 ml beakers. Add IO ml of hydrochloric acid
(4.3) and 5 ml of nitric acid (4.4) to each beaker and cover them with watch-glasses.
After effervescence ceases, cool, t
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