1. Scope 1.1 This test method covers the X-ray emission analysis of 6Al-4V titanium alloy for the following elements in the ranges indicated (Note 1): Element Concentration Range, % Aluminum 4.6 to 7.2 Vanadium 2.6 to 5.4 Iron 0.1 to 0.3 1.2 This test method is designed for control analysis in the production of titanium alloys and for inspection testing of the product shipped to the consumer. It is applicable for analyzing cast or wrought samples having a diameter of approximately 32 mm and a thickness of approximately 25 mm. Note 2-Samples of greater or lesser size than the size designed may be used with specially designed sample holders. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 7.