1.1 This test method covers both the preparation procedure for samples containing free water (air drying loss (ADL) on gross moisture samples) and the determination of the gross moisture content of green petroleum coke.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
1.2.1 Exception—The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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 D4931-06(2017) Referenced Document
ASTM D2013 Standard Method of Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis
ASTM D2234/D2234M Standard Practice for Collection of a Gross Sample of Coal*, 2020-04-01 Update
ASTM D3302 Standard Test Method for Total Moisture in Coal
ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes
ASTM D4931-06(2017) history
2023ASTM D4931-23 Standard Test Method for Gross Moisture in Green Petroleum Coke
2017ASTM D4931-06(2017) Standard Test Method for Gross Moisture in Green Petroleum Coke
2006ASTM D4931-06(2011) Standard Test Method for Gross Moisture in Green Petroleum Coke
2006ASTM D4931-06 Standard Test Method for Gross Moisture in Green Petroleum Coke
1992ASTM D4931-92(2002) Standard Test Method for Gross Moisture in Green Petroleum Coke
1992ASTM D4931-92(1997) Standard Test Method for Gross Moisture in Green Petroleum Coke