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Because of the unique properties of Copper and Copper Alloys, existing methods of converting samples of granulated or fine material consisting of other metals (such as Electric Arc Furnace melting described in E1306) into solid pieces for further chemical analysis cannot be applied to Copper-bearing material. Furthermore, the melting of samples may introduce bias to otherwise representative and properly gathered samples as a result of LOI as well as preferential Oxidation of contaminants and alloying elements. This guideline, therefore, is intended to provide specifically for Copper-bearing materials.