Description

1.1 These test methods cover cupellation analysis of bullion having chemical compositions within the following limits:

Element	Concentration Range, %

Gold	0.5 to 4.0 and 20.0 to 99.0
Silver	1.0 to 99.5
Total gold plus silver	75.0 to 100.0

1.2 These test methods appear in the following order:

	Sections

10-1620.0-99.0 % gold
0.5-4.0 % gold	17-21

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific safety hazards, see Section 9.