1 Scope
This document provides guidance and requirements on the selection of methods used
for the determination of trace elements in coal. The trace elements of environmental
interest include antimony, arsenic, beryllium, boron, cadmium, chlorine, chromium,
cobalt, copper, fluorine, lead, manganese, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, selenium,
thallium, vanadium and zinc. The radioactive trace elements thorium and uranium can
be added to this list.
This document does not prescribe the methods used for the determination of individual
trace elements. The analysis of appropriate certified reference materials (CRMs) is
essential to confirm the accuracy of any method used (see ISO Guide 33).
BS ISO 23380:2022 history
2022BS ISO 23380:2022 Coal. Selection of methods for the determination of trace elements
2013BS ISO 23380:2013 Selection of methods for the determination of trace elements in coal