AS 2347-1998 (2016) PDF
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Full title and description
St AS 2347-1998 (2016) — Zinc and zinc alloys — Sampling for chemical and spectrochemical analysis. This standard sets out methods for obtaining representative samples of zinc and zinc alloys and procedures for preparing laboratory samples for determination of chemical composition by chemical and spectrochemical techniques.
Abstract
AS 2347-1998 defines the procedures and best practices to obtain, handle and prepare samples of zinc and zinc alloys so that subsequent chemical and spectrochemical analyses produce representative and reproducible results. It covers sampling from bulk metal and alloy forms, required sample sizes, cutting and grinding/cleaning procedures, and laboratory preparation steps to minimise contamination and loss of analytes.
General information
- Status: Published / available (recorded as available electronic product; listed as active in third‑party distributor entries).
- Publication date: 8 May 1998 (AS 2347‑1998).
- Publisher: Standards Australia.
- ICS / categories: Metallurgy / Metals and alloys — sampling and chemical analysis (product listing does not give a specific ICS code).
- Edition / version: 2nd edition (AS 2347‑1998).
- Number of pages: 11 pages.
Scope
This standard applies to the sampling of zinc and zinc alloy materials for the purpose of determining their chemical composition by chemical and spectrochemical methods. It covers selection of sampling locations, quantity and form of sample required, precautions to avoid contamination or loss of volatile components, methods of preparing representative laboratory subsamples, and packaging/transport for laboratory analysis. It is intended for manufacturers, testing laboratories and quality control personnel working with zinc and its alloys.
Key topics and requirements
- Definitions and terminology specific to zinc and zinc‑alloy sampling.
- Procedures for obtaining representative samples from casts, ingots, melts, solid products and bulk consignments.
- Minimum sample sizes and recommended sample forms for both chemical and spectrochemical analysis.
- Cleaning, cutting, and preparation techniques to avoid contamination and loss of alloying elements (including handling of surface coatings, oxides and inclusions).
- Laboratory subsampling and homogenisation procedures to produce reproducible test specimens.
- Labelling, packaging and transport instructions to preserve sample integrity.
- References to relevant analytical methods (chemical and spectrochemical) — the standard focuses on sampling and preparation rather than prescribing specific analytical test methods.
Typical use and users
Primary users are metallurgical laboratories, quality assurance and quality control teams in zinc producers and fabricators, inspection and certification bodies, research organisations studying zinc alloys, and procurement/testing departments that need to verify alloy composition. The standard is used to ensure that samples taken for compositional analysis are representative and that test results are reliable for specification compliance, material certification and process control.
Related standards
Related documents commonly referenced alongside AS 2347 include other Australian Standards and historical AS Z series documents dealing with metal testing and sampling; the product listing also suggests related AS/Z items in the store catalogue. Users should consult current analytical-method standards (chemical and spectrochemical) and any national/international standards that specify test procedures for zinc alloys when performing analyses.
Keywords
zinc; zinc alloys; sampling; sample preparation; chemical analysis; spectrochemical analysis; laboratory sampling; metallurgy; quality control; representative sample.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: AS 2347‑1998 is an Australian Standard titled "Zinc and zinc alloys — Sampling for chemical and spectrochemical analysis" that specifies procedures for obtaining and preparing representative samples of zinc and its alloys for subsequent chemical and spectrochemical testing.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers selection of sampling points, required sample sizes and forms, cleaning and cutting procedures, laboratory subsampling and homogenisation, and packaging/transport to preserve sample integrity for chemical and spectrochemical determination of composition. It does not itself prescribe the analytical test methods (those are referenced separately).
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Metallurgical and analytical laboratories, zinc producers and fabricators, QA/QC teams, inspectors, and organisations that need reliable compositional analysis of zinc and zinc‑alloy materials for certification, acceptance testing, or process control.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: The document is recorded as AS 2347‑1998 (2nd edition, published 8 May 1998) and appears in Standards Australia product listings as the 1998 edition; third‑party catalogue/translation entries list the item as available/active. No publicly listed superseding Australian revision was found in the consulted product listing and distributor entries at the time this page was prepared (search date: 19 February 2026). Users requiring authoritative legal status or the very latest revision/supersession information should check directly with Standards Australia or an official national catalogue.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: It is an Australian Standard (AS) dealing with sampling and preparation for metallic analysis; while not part of a formal numerical series, it is related by subject to other AS and AS/Z documents covering metal testing, sampling and analytical methods. The product listing shows related AS/Z items in the publisher's catalogue.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: zinc, zinc alloys, sampling, sample preparation, chemical analysis, spectrochemical analysis, metallurgical sampling, laboratory subsampling.