1.1 This test method2 covers the determination of total arsenic in the range of
0.7 ug ⁄g to 12 ug ⁄g and selenium in the range of
0.6 ug ⁄g to 5 ug ⁄g in coal.
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 D4606-21 Referenced Document
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 D3180 Standard Practice for Calculating Coal and Coke Analyses from As-Determined to Different Bases
ASTM D7582 Standard Test Methods for Proximate Analysis of Coal and Coke by Macro Thermogravimetric Analysis*, 2023-12-01 Update
ASTM D4606-21 history
2021ASTM D4606-21 Standard Test Method for Determination of Arsenic and Selenium in Coal by the Hydride Generation/Atomic Absorption Method
2015ASTM D4606-15 Standard Test Method for Determination of Arsenic and Selenium in Coal by the Hydride Generation/Atomic Absorption Method
2003ASTM D4606-03(2007) Standard Test Method for Determination of Arsenic and Selenium in Coal by the Hydride Generation/Atomic Absorption Method
2003ASTM D4606-03 Standard Test Method for Determination of Arsenic and Selenium in Coal by the Hydride Generation/Atomic Absorption Method
1995ASTM D4606-95(2000) Standard Test Method for Determination of Arsenic and Selenium in Coal by the Hydride Generation/Atomic Absorption Method