Characterization Tests for Coal and Coke

 

Test Description

Method

Required Tests:

Mercury, Total, in Coal by Direct Combustion Analysis

ASTM D 6722

Chloride, Total, in Coal by Oxygen Bomb Combustion

ASTM D 4200

Fluorine, Total, in Coal, by Oxygen Bomb Combustion

ASTM D 3761

Calorific Value, Gross, of Coal and Coke

ASTM D 5865

Trace Elements in Coal and Coke, Ash by Atomic Absorption. Includes: Beryllium, Chromium, Copper, Manganese, Nickel, Lead, Vanadium, and Zinc. LOD = ??? Other trace elements such as Calcium may also be applicable.

ASTM D 3683.a

Sieve Analysis of Coal and Designating Coal Size, per sieve

ASTM D 4749

Moisture, Total, by Oven Drying at 107C, wt%

ASTM D 2013

Arsenic and Selenium in Coal by AA/ Hydride Generation

ASTM D 4606

 

 

Optional Tests:

Proximate Analysis of Coal and Coke, Referee Method (Test Package)

ASTM D 3172.b

Proximate analysis of Coal and Coke, Instrumental Method

ASTM D 5142.a

Ultimate Analysis of Coal and Coke

ASTM D 3176

Mercury, Total, in Coal by Oxygen Bomb Combustion

ASTM D 3684

Mercury, Total, in Coal by Acid Extraction/ Cold Vapor AA

ASTM D 6414

Chloride in Coal

ASTM D 2361