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Standard Practice for Proximate Analysis of Coal and Coke
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Scope
1.1 This practice covers the determination of moisture, volatile matter, and ash and the calculation of fixed carbon on coals and cokes sampled and prepared by prescribed methods and analyzed according to ASTM established procedures.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, 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.
Significance and Use
4.1 Test methods, as herein described, can be used to establish the rank of coals, show the ratio of combustible to incombustible constituents, provide the basis for buying and selling, and evaluate for beneficiation or for other purposes.
Keywords
ash; coal; coal rank; coke; fixed carbon; moisture; proximate analysis; volatile matter
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Document Number
ASTM-D3172-13
Revision Level
2013 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
Nov. 15, 2013
Document Type
Practice
Page Count
2 pages
Committee Number
D05.21