What is BS EN 10036 – Chemical analysis of ferrous materials about?
BS EN 10036 is a European standard that discusses the gravimetric method after combustion in the steam of oxygen for the chemical analysis of ferrous materials. Ferrous metals such as cast and wrought iron or carbon steel are known for their tensile strength and durability.
BS EN 10036 specifies a gravimetric method for the determination of total carbon in steels and irons after combustion in a stream of oxygen. The method applies to carbon contents equal to or greater than 0.1 % (m/m).
Who is BS EN 10036 – Chemical analysis of ferrous materials for?
BS EN 10036 on the chemical analysis of ferrous materials applies to:
- Manufacturer of steel and iron products
- Quality testing personnel
- Ferrous metals engineer
- Chemical Testings
Why should you use BS EN 10036 – Chemical analysis of ferrous materials?
Ferrous metals such as cast and wrought iron or carbon steel are known for their tensile strength and durability. The gravimetric analysis relies on the contrast of the masses of two analyte-containing compounds. The idea behind gravimetric analysis is that it is possible to calculate the mass of an ion in a pure compound and then use it to calculate the mass percentage of the same ion in a specified volume of an impure compound.
BS EN 10036 provides you with the principle which is combustion of a test portion in a stream of oxygen in a high-temperature furnace (1 200-1 4430 °C), with the addition of a fluxing agent to assist combustion. BS EN 10036 also provides you with the procedure which includes: Test portion, blank test and determination. This helps you in the chemical analysis of ferrous materials.