Ultimate Analysis of Coal and Coke
ASTM D 3176

Test Description

Method

Required Tests:

Instrumental Determination of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen in Laboratory Sample of Coal and Coke

ASTM D 5373

Sulfur, Total, in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke

ASTM D 3177

Nitrogen in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke

ASTM D 3179

Ash in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke, wt%

ASTM D 3174.a

Oxygen (There is no direct method for oxygen in coal in ASTM tests)

Calculated.1

 

Additional Optional Tests:

Sulfur Analysis in Coal and Coke Using High Temperature Tube Furnace Combustion

ASTM D 4239

Carbon and Hydrogen in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke

ASTM D 3178

Moisture (as-received basis)

ASTM D 3173

Proximate Analysis of Coal and Coke, Instrumental (see also test package for coal and coke)

ASTM D 5142.a