1.1 This test method covers the analysis of the commonly determined major and minor elements in ash from coal using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) techniques. NOTE 1—Test Method D5016 is used for determination of sulfur. NOTE 2—Although not included in the present method, the determination of barium, strontium, and manganese may be required to yield adequate totals.
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D4326-21 Referenced Document
ASTM D121 Standard Terminology of Coal and Coke*, 2024-03-01 Update
ASTM D2013 Standard Method of Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis
ASTM D3173 Standard Test Method for Moisture in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke
ASTM D3174 Standard Test Method for Ash in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke from Coal
ASTM D5016 Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Ash from Coal, Coke, and Residues from Coal Combustion Using High-Temperature Tube Furnace Combustion Method with Infrared Absorption
ASTM D7348 Standard Test Methods for Loss on Ignition (LOI) of Solid Combustion Residues*, 2021-10-01 Update
ASTM D7582 Standard Test Methods for Proximate Analysis of Coal and Coke by Macro Thermogravimetric Analysis*, 2023-12-01 Update
ASTM D8146 Standard Guide for Evaluating Test Method Capability and Fitness for Use*, 2022-11-01 Update
ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes