DIN Standards Committee Optics and Precision Mechanics
Jewellery and precious metals - Non-destructive precious metal fineness confirmation by ED-XRF (ISO 23345:2021); German and English version prEN ISO 23345:2025
Abstract
This document describes a non-destructive method to verify (confirm) the precious metal fineness of finished and semifinished jewellery item(s) considered homogeneous by ED-XRF (energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence), including alloys according to ISO 9202. This document is not suitable for any coated items. WD-XRF (wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence) equipment cannot be used.
Begin
2025-09-01
WI
00410018
Planned document number
DIN EN ISO 23345
Project number
02703498
Responsible national committee
NA 027-04-04 AA - Methods of analysis for determination of fineness of precious metals
Responsible european committee
CEN/TC 410 - Jewellery and precious metals
Responsible international committee
ISO/TC 174/WG 1 - Methods for determining fineness
draft standard
Jewellery and precious metals - Non-destructive precious metal fineness confirmation by ED-XRF (ISO 23345:2021); German and English version prEN ISO 23345:2025
2025-11
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