BS 3907-6 standard is a part of the BS 3907 series that discusses the determination of zirconium in magnesium and magnesium alloys using the photometric method for the analysis of magnesium and magnesium alloys. The advantage of magnesium alloys to be used in such applications is their lightweight, high strength-to-weight ratio, high stiffness-to-weight ratio, castability, machinability, and great damping.
BS 3907-6 on magnesium alloys applies to:
Zirconium is used as an alloying agent in the production of some magnesium alloys and as an additive in the manufacture of certain steels. Because of its high corrosion resistance, zirconium has found widespread use in the fabrication of pumps, valves, and heat exchangers.
BS 3907-6 specifies the principle for zirconium using the photometric method in which the sample is attacked with hydrochloric acid (4N) and the insoluble matter removed by filtration and reserved for the determination of “insoluble” zirconium. The filtrate is used for the determination of “soluble” zirconium. Using this you can analyse the magnesium and magnesium alloys.
With obedience and compliance to BS 3907-6, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality magnesium alloys using the determination of zirconium.ISO 2354:1976