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The development of this new specification is driven by the need for consistency, safety, and performance in the materials used for heat conducting coils in herbal extract vaporizer atomizers. As the use of ECDS continues to grow, ensuring the quality and safety of the materials involved, particularly metals in the atomizer cores, is mandatory. This standard specifically addresses the metals used in the atomizer cores, excluding those used in chambers, reservoirs, vent-tubes, or mouthpieces, to ensure that these components meet criteria necessary to handle the unique stresses and exposures inherent to ECDS operations. This standard will serve as a comprehensive reference for manufacturers, quality control professionals, and regulatory bodies involved in the production and evaluation of ECDS. It will provide detailed specifications for the chemical composition, mechanical properties, and physical characteristics of the metals used in heat conducting coils. Additionally, it will outline standardized testing methods, sampling procedures, and certification processes to verify compliance with these specifications. This standard will be crucial in ensuring that the materials used are capable of withstanding temperature fluctuations, resist leaching, and safely contact both the herbal extract and the produced aerosol. The primary users of this standard will include: 1. Manufacturers: To guide the selection and processing of metals for heat conducting coils, ensuring materials meet required specifications. 2. Quality Control Professionals: To utilize standardized test methods and inspection criteria for verifying material compliance. 3. Regulatory Bodies: To reference the standard in regulations and compliance assessments, ensuring industry-wide adherence to safety and quality best practices. The secondary users of this standard will include: 1. Researchers and Developers: To provide a baseline for developing and improving materials used in vaporizer atomizer cores, ensuring new innovations meet established standards. 2. End-users and Consumers: Indirectly benefit from increased safety, performance, and reliability of ECDS manufactured according to the standard.