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GB/T 16477.2-2026Chemical analysis methods for rare earth ferrosilicon and rare earth magnesium ferrosilicon alloys - Part 2: Determination of calcium, magnesium, manganese, aluminium, barium, antimony, bismuth, strontium, phosphorus and titanium contents (English PDF)

稀土硅铁合金及镁硅铁合金化学分析方法 第2部分:钙、镁、锰、铝、钡、锑、铋、锶、磷和钛含量的测定

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National · Recommended

Issue date

May 25, 2026

Implementation date

December 1, 2026

Scope

GB/T 16477.2-2026 is the English-translated version of 稀土硅铁合金及镁硅铁合金化学分析方法 第2部分:钙、镁、锰、铝、钡、锑、铋、锶、磷和钛含量的测定.

GB/T 16477.2-2026 is the Chinese national standard covering ten elements in the rare earth ferrosilicon alloys used to treat cast iron - magnesium and the rare earths make the graphite spherical, and the trace elements decide whether that treatment works or is poisoned. It replaces GB/T 16477.2-2010 and takes effect on 1 December 2026. It was issued on 25 May 2026 and takes effect on 1 December 2026, replacing GB/T 16477.2-2010. The document is under the responsibility of the Standardization Administration of China. This page is published from the official record of the 2026 edition; the clause text of a standard this recent is not yet in circulation, and the figures, limits and tables it contains are those of the document itself, delivered in full with the English translation.

Document preview — GB/T 16477.2-2026

National Standard of the People's Republic of China

ICS
77.120.99
Classification
H 14
Replacing
GB/T 16477.2-2010

Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC

Contents

  • 4 Inductively Coupled Plasma Emission Spectrometry (Method 1)
  • 4.2.19 Mixed Standard Solution. Transfer
  • 4.2.20 Magnesium Standard Solution. Transfer
  • 4.2.21 Phosphorus Standard Solution. Transfer
  • 4.2.22 Titanium Standard Solution. Transfer
  • 4.5 Test Procedure
  • 4.5.4 Preparation of analytical solutions
  • 4.5.5 Preparation of a series of standard solutions
  • 4.5.6 Measurement
  • 4.6 Experimental Data Processing
  • 4.7 Precision
  • 5 Determination of magnesium content by EDTA titration (Method 2)
  • 5.4 Test Procedure
  • 5.4.4 Preparation of analytical solutions
  • 5.4.4.3 According to Table 7, transfer two portions of the test solution (
  • 5.4.5 Measurement
  • 5.4.5.1 Titration of the combined calcium and magnesium content. Add
  • 5.4.5.2 Titration of calcium content. Add
  • 5.6 Precision

Foreword

This document complies with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part

1.Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents". Drafting. This document is Part 2 of GB/T 16477 "Chemical Analysis Methods for Rare Earth Ferrosilicon Alloys and Magnesium Ferrosilicon Alloys". GB/T 16477 has been... The following sections were published.

1.Determination of total rare earth content and content of fifteen rare earth elements;

2.Determination of the content of calcium, magnesium, manganese, aluminum, barium, antimony, bismuth, strontium, phosphorus and titanium;

3.Determination of Magnesium Oxide Content by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry;

4.Determination of Silicon Content;

5.Determination of Titanium Content by Inductively Coupled Plasma Emission Spectrometry This document replaces GB/T 16477.2-2010 "Chemical Analysis Methods for Rare Earth Ferrosilicon Alloys and Magnesium Ferrosilicon Alloys - Part

2.Calcium, Magnesium, "Determination of Manganese Content by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry" has been revised compared to GB/T 16477.2-2010, except for structural adjustments and editorial changes. Aside from the changes, the main technical changes are as follows:

a) The scope of application and measurement range of the method have been changed (see Chapter 1, Chapter 1 of the.2010 edition);

b) Regulations regarding reagents and water have been added (see 4.2, 5.2);

c) Added preparation guidelines for standard stock solutions and mixed standard solutions of aluminum, barium, antimony, bismuth, strontium, phosphorus, and titanium (see 4.2);

d) The instrumentation requirements for Method 1 have been changed (see 4.3, Chapter 4 of the.2010 edition);

e) The recommended analytical spectral wavelength for Method 1 has been changed (see 4.3,

6.6.1 in the.2010 edition);

4 Inductively Coupled Plasma Emission Spectrometry (Method 1)

4.1 Principle The sample was decomposed by nitric acid and hydrofluoric acid, and the fluorine was removed by the fuming effect of perchloric acid. The fluoride was then analyzed by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry in a hydrochloric acid medium. The contents of calcium, magnesium, manganese, aluminum, barium, antimony, bismuth, strontium, phosphorus and titanium were determined at a fixed wavelength.

4.2 Reagents or Materials Unless otherwise specified, only reagents confirmed to be of analytical grade or higher and Class II water conforming to GB/T 6682 shall be used in the analysis. Liquids All reagents are stored in polyethylene bottles, and certified standard solutions are preferred.

4.2.1 Hydrochloric acid (rho=1.19g/mL).

4.2.2 Nitric acid (rho=1.42g/mL).

4.2.3 Hydrofluoric acid (rho=1.15g/mL).

4.2.4 Perchloric acid (rho=1.66g/mL).

4.2.5 Hydrochloric acid (1 1).

4.2.6 Nitric acid (1 1).

4.2.7 Sulfuric acid (1 1).

4.2.8 Sulfuric acid (1 9).

4.2.9 Calcium Standard Stock Solution. Weigh 0.1399 g of calcium oxide that has been ignited at 850°C for

0.5 h and cooled to room temperature in a desiccator. (w>=99.99%), placed in a 150mL beaker, moistened with a small amount of water, dissolved in 10mL hydrochloric acid (4.2.5), cooled to room temperature, and transferred to... Dilute to the mark with water in a 100mL volumetric flask and mix well. 1mL of this solution contains 1mg of calcium.

4.2.10 Magnesium Standard Stock Solution. Weigh 0.1658 g of magnesium oxide that has been ignited at 850°C for

0.5 h and cooled to room temperature in a desiccator. (w>=99.99%), placed in a 150mL beaker, moistened with a small amount of water, dissolved in 10mL hydrochloric acid (4.2.5), cooled to room temperature, and transferred to... Dilute to the mark with water in a 100mL volumetric flask and mix well. 1mL of this solution contains 1mg of magnesium.

4.2.19 Mixed Standard Solution. Transfer

10.00 mL of calcium standard stock solution (4.2.9) and

10.00 mL of manganese standard stock solution (4.2.11).

10.00 mL aluminum standard stock solution (4.2.12),

10.00 mL barium standard stock solution (4.2.13),

10.00 mL antimony standard stock solution (4.2.14),

10.00 mL of bismuth standard stock solution (4.2.15), and

10.00 mL of strontium standard stock solution (4.2.16) are placed in a 100 mL volumetric flask. Add 5 mL of hydrochloric acid (4.2.1) and dilute to the mark with water. 1 mL of this solution contains 100 µg calcium, 100 µg manganese, 100 µg aluminum, and 100 µg... Barium, 100 µg antimony, 100 µg bismuth, 100 µg strontium.

4.2.20 Magnesium Standard Solution. Transfer

10.00 mL of magnesium standard stock solution (4.2.10) to a 100 mL volumetric flask, add 5 mL of hydrochloric acid. (4.2.1) Dilute with water to the mark. 1 mL of this solution contains 100 µg of magnesium.

4.2.21 Phosphorus Standard Solution. Transfer

10.00 mL of the phosphorus standard stock solution (4.2.17) to a 100 mL volumetric flask and dilute to the mark with water. One mL of the solution contains 100 µg of phosphorus.

4.2.22 Titanium Standard Solution. Transfer

10.00 mL of titanium standard stock solution (4.2.18) to a 100 mL volumetric flask, add 2 mL of sulfuric acid. (4.2.8) Dilute with water to the mark. 1 mL of this solution contains 100 µg of titanium.

4.3 Instruments and Equipment The inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometer achieves the following specifications under optimal instrument operating conditions.

---Complies with JJG768;

---The recommended analytical spectral wavelengths for element determination are shown in Table 2.

4.4 Samples The alloy sample was made into a powder and passed through a 0.125mm sieve.

4.5 Test Procedure

4.5.1 Sample Weigh 0.10g of sample (4.4), accurate to 0.0001g.

4.5.2 Parallel Tests Perform two parallel experiments.

4.5.3 Blank Test A blank test was performed along with the sample.

4.5.4 Preparation of analytical solutions

4.5.4.1 Place the sample (4.5.1) in a.200 mL dry polytetrafluoroethylene beaker, add 5 mL of nitric acid (4.2.2), and slowly add 2 mL of nitric acid dropwise. After the hydrofluoric acid (4.2.3) reaction stops violently, heat at a low temperature until the sample is completely decomposed. Add 3 mL of perchloric acid (4.2.4) and heat at a low temperature until fumes are produced. Continue heating until the test solution is clear (approximately 3-4 mL remaining), remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, add 5 mL of hydrochloric acid (4.2.1), heat to dissolve the salts, and cool to room temperature. Transfer the solution to a 100mL volumetric flask, dilute with water to the mark, and mix well.

4.5.4.2 According to the content range of the element to be tested, accurately aliquot the test solution (4.5.4.1) into a 50mL volumetric flask according to Table 3, and add 10mL of hydrochloric acid. (4.2.5) Dilute with water to the mark and mix well.

4.5.5 Preparation of a series of standard solutions

4.5.5.1 Series of Standard Solutions I Transfer 0 mL,

0.10 mL,

0.50 mL,

10.00 mL of the mixed standard solution, respectively. (4.2.19) and 0 mL,

0.10 mL,

0.50 mL,

30.00 mL magnesium standard solutions (4.2.20) were prepared in the same manner. Add 8 mL of hydrochloric acid (4.2.5) to a set of 100 mL volumetric flasks, dilute to the mark with water, and mix well. The mass concentration of series standard solution I is... See Table 4.

4.5.5.2 Series of Standard Solutions II Transfer 0 mL,

0.10 mL,

0.50 mL,

10.00 mL of phosphorus standard solution (4.2.21) respectively. Add 8 mL of hydrochloric acid (4.2.5) to a set of 100 mL volumetric flasks, dilute to the mark with water, and mix well. The mass of phosphorus in series standard solution II... The concentrations were 0 µg/mL, 0.10 µg/mL, 0.50 µg/mL, 1.00 µg/mL, 2.50 µg/mL, and 5.00 µg/mL, respectively. 10.00 µg/mL.

4.5.5.3 Series of Standard Solutions III Transfer 0 mL,

0.10 mL,

0.50 mL,

4.5.6 Measurement

4.5.6.1 Drawing the working curve Under the selected instrument operating conditions, the series of standard solutions (4.5.5.1~4.5.5.3) were subjected to argon plasma optical emission testing using the recommended analytical lines. Spectroscopic determination. A working curve was plotted with the optical signal intensity of the analyte as the ordinate and the mass concentration of a series of standard solutions as the abscissa, and linear correlation was established. The coefficient should be no less than 0.9995.

4.5.6.2 Determination of blank test solution After the working curve (4.5.6.1) meets the determination requirements, perform argon plasma spectroscopy on the blank test solution (4.5.3) using the recommended analytical lines. Measurement. The instrument automatically processes the data according to the working curve, calculates and outputs the mass concentration of the element to be measured in the blank test solution.

4.5.6.3 Determination of analytical solutions After the working curve (4.5.6.1) meets the determination requirements, the analytical solution (4.5.4.2) is subjected to argon plasma optical emission testing using the recommended analytical lines. Spectroscopic determination. The instrument automatically processes data based on the working curve, calculates and outputs the mass concentration of the analyte in the analytical solution.

Note. When using an instrument with an online internal standard solution addition device, the measurement results are calibrated in real time by monitoring the signal intensity change of the internal standard element (such as scandium). This is to compensate for the effects of instrument fluctuations and changes in sample introduction efficiency.

4.7 Precision

4.7.1 Repeatability Under repeatability conditions, the absolute difference between two independent test results does not exceed the repeatability limit (r); otherwise, the result is considered acceptable. The repeatability limit (r) is determined by linear interpolation or extrapolation based on the data in Table 5, provided that the limit is no more than 5%.

5 Determination of magnesium content by EDTA titration (Method 2)

5.1 Principle The sample was decomposed by nitric acid and hydrofluoric acid, and fuming with perchloric acid. After extraction with dilute hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid was added to separate barium and strontium; excess hydroxide was then added. Sodium is used for filtration to separate elements such as aluminum and phosphorus; after the precipitate dissolves, rare earth elements, iron, and manganese are separated by precipitation with ammonia in the presence of ammonium chloride. Triethanolamine is used as... Masking agent, using Eriochrome Black T as an indicator, at pH=10, EDTA standard titration solution was used to titrate the calcium and magnesium content; calcium carboxylic acid was used as an indicator. The amount of calcium was titrated with EDTA standard titration solution at a pH greater than 12, and the magnesium content was obtained by difference method.

5.2 Reagents or Materials Unless otherwise specified, only reagents confirmed to be of analytical grade or higher and water conforming to GB/T 6682 shall be used in the analysis.

5.2.1 Ammonium chloride.

5.2.2 Hydroxylamine hydrochloride.

5.2.3 Hydrochloric acid (rho=1.19g/mL).

5.2.4 Nitric acid (rho=1.42g/mL).

5.2.5 Hydrofluoric acid (rho=1.15g/mL).

5.2.6 Perchloric acid (rho=1.66g/mL).

5.2.7 Hydrogen peroxide [w(H2O2)>=30%].

5.2.8 Ammonia (rho=0.90g/mL).

5.2.9 Hydrochloric acid (1 1).

5.2.10 Sulfuric acid (1 1).

5.2.11 Ammonia (1 1).

5.2.12 Sodium hydroxide solution (400g/L).

5.4 Test Procedure

5.4.1 Sample Weigh 0.30g of sample (5.3), accurate to 0.0001g.

5.4.2 Parallel Tests Perform two parallel experiments.

5.4.3 Blank Test A blank test was performed along with the sample.

5.4.4 Preparation of analytical solutions

5.4.4.1 Place the sample (5.4.1) in a.200 mL dry polytetrafluoroethylene beaker, add 10 mL of nitric acid (5.2.4), and add dropwise while shaking. After the vigorous reaction stops with 5 mL of hydrofluoric acid (5.2.5), dissolve the sample by heating at low temperature, then add 5 mL of perchloric acid (5.2.6) and heat on a low-temperature electric furnace. Heat until perchloric acid fumes are produced and evaporate to near dryness. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, and add 5 mL of hydrochloric acid (5.2.3) to dissolve the sample. Remove from heat and cool the solution. Transfer to... Dilute to the mark with water in a 100mL volumetric flask and mix well.

5.4.4.2 If the content of barium and strontium in the sample (5.4.1) is greater than 0.20%, add 10 mL of hydrochloric acid to the solution dissolved in 5.4.4.1. Sulfuric acid (5.2.10), heated to boiling, then cooled to room temperature. Transfer to a 100 mL volumetric flask, dilute to the mark with water, and mix well. Let stand. After 10 minutes, slow quantitative filter paper dry filtration was performed.

5.4.4.3 According to Table 7, transfer two portions of the test solution (

5.4.4.1 or 5.4.4.2) into two 250mL beakers, and label them as solution A and solution B. After procedures

5.4.4.4 and 5.4.4.5, one sample is titrated for the combined calcium and magnesium content, and the other sample is titrated for the calcium content.

5.4.4.4 If the aluminum content in the sample (5.4.1) is greater than 1.0%, add water to the test solution (5.4.4.3) to 100 mL, and then add sodium hydroxide solution dropwise. (5.2.12) Continue heating until a precipitate forms, with an excess of 3 mL. Boil for 1 min, filter with medium-speed quantitative filter paper, and wash with hot sodium hydroxide solution. (5.2.13) Wash the beaker 3 times, and precipitate 7-8 times. Return the precipitate and filter paper to the original beaker, and add 15 mL of nitric acid (5.2.4). Add 5 mL of perchloric acid (5.2.6), cover with a watch glass, heat to dissolve the precipitate and break the filter paper, and produce perchloric acid fumes until the volume reaches approximately 1 mL. Remove and cool. However, add 1 mL of hydrochloric acid (5.2.9) and rinse the watch glass and beaker walls with water. If the aluminum content in the sample (5.4.1) is less than 1.0%, this step is not required. Step-by-step operation.

5.4.4.5 Add water to the test solution (5.4.4.4) to a final volume of 80 mL, add 2 g of ammonium chloride (5.2.1), heat to dissolve the ammonium chloride, and then add ammonia water (5.2.11) to a final volume. When a precipitate forms, add 1 mL of hydrogen peroxide (5.2.7) and an excess of 15 mL of ammonia (5.2.11), heat rapidly to boiling, remove from heat, and add 5 mL of ammonia. Water (5.2.11). Filter the solution into a 400 mL beaker using medium-speed quantitative filter paper. Wash the beaker three times with hot ammonium chloride washing solution (5.2.14). The precipitate... Repeat 7 to 8 times, controlling the filtrate volume to 150 mL to 175 mL, and discard the precipitate.

5.4.5.1 Titration of the combined calcium and magnesium content. Add

0.5 g hydroxylamine hydrochloride (5.2.2) and 10 mL triethanolamine (5.2.15) to solution A (5.4.4). 10 mL of ammonia buffer solution (5.2.17), approximately

0.05 g of Chrome Black T indicator (5.2.24), titrated with EDTA standard titration solution (5.2.20). The titration endpoint is reached when the solution changes from wine red to blue; record the titration volume (V8).

5.4.5.2 Titration of calcium content. Add

0.5 g hydroxylamine hydrochloride (5.2.2), 10 mL triethanolamine (5.2.15), and 20 mL hydrogen to solution B (5.4.4). Potassium oxide solution (5.2.16), approximately

0.05 g of calcium carboxylic acid indicator (5.2.23), titrated with EDTA standard titration solution (5.2.20), the solution was distilled from purple... The endpoint is reached when the red color turns blue; record the titration volume (V10). Calculate the magnesium content using the difference method.

5.6 Precision

5.6.1 Repeatability The absolute difference between two independent test results obtained under repeatability conditions should not exceed the repeatability limit (r). If the absolute difference exceeds the repeatability limit (r), the result is invalid. For cases not exceeding 5%, the repeatability limit (r) is obtained using linear interpolation or extrapolation based on the data in Table 8.

5.6.2 Reproducibility The absolute difference between two independent test results obtained under reproducibility conditions should not exceed the reproducibility limit (R). A difference exceeding the reproducibility limit (R) is considered invalid. For cases where the reproducibility limit (R) is less than 5%, the reproducibility limit (R) is obtained using linear interpolation or extrapolation based on the data in Table 9.

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