BS EN 62321-3-1:2014

What is BS EN 62321-3-1 - Determining the levels of certain substances in electrotechnical products about?  

BS EN 62321-3-1 is the third part of an international standard used for electrotechnical products that specifies the test methods and procedure for these electrotechnical products. BS EN 62321-3-1 is useful in determining the levels of certain substances which helps in selecting the materials while manufacturing these products.  This result in ensuring environmental safety and helps in producing good quality electrotechnical products.  

BS EN 62321-3-1 describes the screening analysis of five substances, specifically lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), total chromium (Cr) and total bromine (Br) in uniform materials found in electrotechnical products, using the analytical technique of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry. 

Note: It is applicable to polymers, metals, and ceramic materials. The test method may be applied to raw materials, individual materials taken from products, and “homogenized” mixtures of more than one material. Screening of a sample is performed using any type of XRF spectrometer, provided it has the performance characteristics specified in this test method. Not all types of XRF spectrometers are suitable for all sizes and shapes of sample. Care should be taken to select the appropriate spectrometer design for the task concerned 

Who is BS EN 62321-3-1 - Determining the levels of certain substances in electrotechnical products for? 

BS EN 62321-3-1 on Determination of certain substances in electrotechnical products is useful for: 

• Manufacturer of electronic components 
• Manufacturer of automotive parts  
• Electronic engineers  

Why should you use BS EN 62321-3-1 - Determining the levels of certain substances in electrotechnical products?  

By using electrotechnical products the attention is drawn to the impact on the environment. Hence many countries have started adopting the regulations affecting wastes, substances and energy use of electrotechnical products.  

BS EN 62321-3-1 specifies the test requirements, test methods and procedure for electrotechnical products. The test method is useful in measuring the characteristics of rays and helps in converting rays into mass fractions or concentrations of elements. An analytical method is calibrated which is useful in determining the intensity of the fluorescence radiation.  

By applying BS EN 62321-3-1 you can determine the level of certain substances which are to be not used in electrotechnical products. This helps in ensuring environmental safety and leads to manufacturing better quality electrotechnical products.