What is BS 3908-10 – Antimony in lead alloys about?
BS 3908-10 is the 10th part of the BS 3908 series that discusses the antimony in lead alloys for the sampling and analysis of lead and lead alloys. The primary use for lead alloys is in the production of battery parts for lead-acid batteries.
BS 3908-10 describes a method for the determination of the amount of antimony present in lead alloys by titrimetry. It applies to antimony contents in the range of 0.2 % to 12 % by mass.
Who is BS 3908-10 – Antimony in lead alloys for?
BS 3908-10 on lead alloys applies to:
- Manufacturing of lead batteries and other products
- Quality testing personnel
- Suppliers and distributors
Why should you use BS 3908-10 – Antimony in lead alloys?
Antimony imparts strength and hardness to other metals, particularly lead, with which it forms alloys used in plates of automobile storage batteries, in bullets, in coverings for cables, and chemical equipment such as tanks, pipes, and pumps.
BS 3908-10 provides you with the determination of the lead alloys. The titrate with the 0.1 mol/L solutions of ammonium cerium (IV) sulphate (3.7.1) is used while adding it in small quantities (approximately 0.2 mL to 0.3 mL) with the constant swirling of the solution. This determination helps you with the sampling and analysis of lead and lead alloys.
With BS 3908-10 you can be ensured that the products consistently meet and exceed quality assurance targets.