BS 7020-16:1993

What is BS 7020-16 - Determination of nickel and/or chromium contents using flame atomic absorption spectrometric method about?  

BS 7020-16 specifies a flame atomic absorption spectrometric method for the determination of nickel and/or chromium contents of iron ores. 

This method is applicable to nickel and/or chromium contents between 0,003 % (m/m) and 0,1 % (m/m)1) in natural iron ores, iron ore concentrates and agglomerates, including sinter products. 

Who is BS 7020-16 - Determination of nickel and/or chromium contents using flame atomic absorption spectrometric method for? 

BS 7020-16 on determination of nickel and/or chromium contents using flame atomic absorption spectrometric method is useful for: 

• The mining industry 
• The iron and steel industry 
• Suppliers of and distributors of raw iron ore 
• Manufacturers of iron and steel products 
• Product development/innovation teams 
• Research and testing personnel 
• Quality control personnel 
• Relevant compliance authorities 

Why should you use BS 7020-16 - Determination of nickel and/or chromium contents using flame atomic absorption spectrometric method? 

Iron ore is primarily used in the production of iron. This iron produced is then used to make steel. Steel has multiple applications such as in automobiles, locomotives, ships, beams used in buildings, furniture etc. 

BS 7020-16 provides you guidance on carrying out flame atomic absorption spectrometric method, which could be used for the analysis of a large number of trace metals like nickel or chromium in a variety of samples. 

BS 7020-16 also helps you with guidance on correct sample preparation, procedure for number of determinations, blank test and check test. 

Compliance with BS 7020-16 enables manufacturers and suppliers of iron ores to achieve the required quality of the product by analyzing the ore in detail for any metal traces.