ASTM E256-09
Standard Test Method for Chlorine in Organic Compounds by Sodium Peroxide Bomb Ignition

Standard No.

ASTM E256-09

Release Date

2009

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM E256-09

Scope

This test method may be used to determine the total chlorine content of unknown organic samples or to assay known chlorine containing organic compounds.

This test method may be used on organic materials in which the complete conversion to chloride can be accomplished by sodium peroxide bomb ignition, and which contain no other halogens.

1.1 This test method covers the determination of chlorine in organic compounds by sodium peroxide bomb ignition. It is intended for application to samples of organic materials containing more than 0.5 % chlorine. The procedure assumes that compounds containing halogens other than chlorine will not be present.

1.2 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific safety precautions, see 6.5.2, Section 7, 8.3, and 8.9.

1.3 Review the current Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for detailed information concerning toxicity, first aid procedures, and safety precautions.

Note 18212;Other test methods based on oxygen bomb combustion for analysis for chlorine are described in Test Method D808, Test Method D2361, and Test Method D4208.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

ASTM E256-09 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
• ASTM D2361 Standard Test Method for Chlorine in Coal
• ASTM D4208 Standard Test Method for Total Chlorine in Coal by the Oxygen Bomb Combustion/Ion Selective Electrode Method
• ASTM D808 Standard Test Method for Chlorine in New and Used Petroleum Products (Bomb Method)
• ASTM E180 Standard Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial and Specialty Chemicals
• ASTM E200 Standard Practice for Preparation, Standardization, and Storage of Standard and Reagent Solutions for Chemical Analysis

ASTM E256-09 history

• 2009 ASTM E256-09 Standard Test Method for Chlorine in Organic Compounds by Sodium Peroxide Bomb Ignition
• 1998 ASTM E256-98(2003)e1 Standard Test Method for Chlorine in Organic Compounds by Sodium Peroxide Bomb Ignition
• 1998 ASTM E256-98 Standard Test Method for Chlorine in Organic Compounds by Sodium Peroxide Bomb Ignition