BS ISO 4939:2016

Comprehensive Metallurgy Standard for Chemical Analysis

Ensure your metal products and processes meet the highest quality and safety standards with BS ISO 4939:2016. This essential metallurgy standard specifies the requirements for the chemical analysis of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, providing a robust framework for consistent, reliable testing across the industry.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Comprehensive Scope: Covers a wide range of metal types, including carbon steels, alloy steels, cast irons, copper and copper alloys, aluminium and aluminium alloys, and more.
• Precise Testing Methods: Outlines detailed procedures for various analytical techniques, including flame atomic absorption spectrometry, inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry, and gravimetric analysis.
• Quality Assurance: Includes guidelines for sample preparation, calibration, and quality control to ensure accurate, reproducible results.
• International Alignment: Identical adoption of ISO 4939:2016, ensuring global harmonization and facilitating trade.
• Regulatory Compliance: Helps organizations meet stringent industry regulations and customer requirements for metal composition and purity.

Ensure Consistent, Reliable Metal Analysis

In today's competitive and highly regulated metal manufacturing and processing industries, maintaining strict quality control is essential. BS ISO 4939:2016 provides a robust, standardized framework for chemical analysis, enabling organizations to:

• Verify the composition and purity of incoming raw materials
• Monitor and optimize production processes to maintain tight tolerances
• Demonstrate compliance with customer specifications and regulatory requirements
• Troubleshoot quality issues and identify the root causes of defects
• Support new product development and material qualification efforts

By adhering to the guidelines outlined in BS ISO 4939:2016, metal producers, fabricators, and testing laboratories can ensure consistent, reliable, and internationally recognized results – safeguarding product quality, enhancing customer confidence, and mitigating the risk of costly non-compliance.

Comprehensive, Authoritative, and Essential

As a vital reference for the global metal industry, BS ISO 4939:2016 is an essential standard for any organization involved in the production, processing, or testing of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Whether you're a manufacturer, supplier, or quality control professional, this comprehensive standard will help you maintain the highest levels of quality, safety, and compliance.