Certificate of Analysis: Brammer Standard Company, Inc
Certificate of Analysis: Brammer Standard Company, Inc
Certificate of Analysis: Brammer Standard Company, Inc
Certificate of Analysis
B.S. 64C
Reference Material for High Carbon Steel
S 0.0024 0.0005
1
The certified value listed is the present best estimate of the true value based on the results of an
interlaboratory testing program.
2
The uncertainties listed are based on value judgments of the material inhomogeneity and possible bias in
the determined analytical values. No attempt is made to derive exact statistical measurements of
imprecision because several methods were used in the determination of most constituents.
3
Values in parentheses are not certified and are provided for information only.
See the following pages for more information. Replaces Certificate Number REV64C-040892
New Certificate Number REV2-64C-012710
New Certificate Number REV2-64C-012710 was Revised to show uncertainty values on January 27, 2010
Values in parentheses are not certified and are provided for information only.
Analytical Methods: Methods of analysis used were a combination of ASTM Standard Methods E 350, E 415,
E 1019, plus additional ICP, and AA spectrometric methods.
Traceability: The following Certified Reference Materials were used to validate the analytical data listed above:
NIST SRM 32e, 125b, 361 to 365; BAM 039-2, 044-1; BCS 455/1, 456/1, 458/1; ECRM 085-1, 088-1, 096-1,
184-1, 481-1; GBW 01402; IMZ 1.22, 1.74
Homogeneity: This Reference Material was tested for homogeneity using ASTM Standard Method E 826 and found
acceptable. It was also examined by spark atomic emission spectrometry and found to be compatible with the
following NIST Certified Reference Materials: SRM 1222, 1224, 1225, 1261A to 1265A, 1761 to 1767
Form: This Reference Material is machined in the form of a disc, approximately 44 mm diameter and 19 mm thick by
Brammer Standard Company. The bar stock used for this material was produced by hot-rolling billets and annealing.
Caution: As with any bar material, avoid spark atomic emission spectrometric burns in the center of the disc
(5 mm radius), as some segregation may be present.
Sample Preparation: For best analytical results, use the same method for preparing the analytical surface on all
reference materials as you use for production specimens. Avoid overheating the disc during surface preparation.
Certificate Number: The unique identification number for this certificate of analysis is REV2-64C-012710. This
BS 64C Certificate of Analysis was revised to show the estimate of uncertainty for the certified values. After
reviewing the analytical data, a third decimal place was certified for carbon and chromium, and the niobium, tin, and
titanium values were changed to uncertified to conform to current versions of ISO Guides.
This Reference Material was first revised on April 8, 1992, after testing by additional laboratories in 1991 and 1992
The first Certificate of Analysis for BS 64C was certified on August 9, 1990.
Refer to the “Certificates” section of the Brammer Standard Company website for any revision to this or other
Brammer Standard Company’s Certificates of Analysis.
Safety Notice: A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is not required for this material. This material will not release
or otherwise result in exposure to a hazardous chemical, under normal conditions of use. Inquiries concerning this
Reference Material should be directed to:
ASTM documents available from ASTM, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103.
E 350 - 90 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Carbon Steel, Low-Alloy Steel, Silicon Electrical Steel, Ingot Iron, and Wrought Iron
E 415 - 85 (Reapproved 1989) Standard Test Method for Optical Emission Vacuum Spectrometric Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel
E 826 - 85 (Reapproved 1990) Standard Practice for Testing Homogeneity of Materials for the Development of Reference Materials
E 1019-93 Standard Test Methods for Determination of Carbon, Sulfur, Nitrogen, and Oxygen in Steel and in Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt Alloys
ISO Guide 35 Reference Materials - General and statistical principles for certification