ASTM D2799-12
Standard Test Method for Microscopical Determination of the Maceral Composition of Coal

Standard No.

ASTM D2799-12

Release Date

2012

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D2799-13

Latest

ASTM D2799-23

Scope

5.1 The volume percent of physical components of coal is used as an aid in coal seam correlation and in the characterization of coals for their use in carbonization, gasification, liquefaction, and combustion processes.

5.2 This test method is for use in scientific and industrial research, not compliance or referee tests.

1.1 This test method covers the equipment and techniques used for determining the physical composition of a coal sample in terms of volume percent of the organic components and of mineral matter, if desired.

1.2 The term weight is temporarily used in this test method because of established trade usage. The word is used to mean both force and mass and care must be taken to determine which is meant in each case (the SI unit for force is newton and for mass, kilogram).

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D2799-12 history

• 2023 ASTM D2799-23 Standard Test Method for Microscopical Determination of the Maceral Composition of Coal
• 2021 ASTM D2799-21 Standard Test Method for Microscopical Determination of the Maceral Composition of Coal
• 2021 ASTM D2799-13(2021)e1 Standard Test Method for Microscopical Determination of the Maceral Composition of Coal
• 2013 ASTM D2799-13 Standard Test Method for Microscopical Determination of the Maceral Composition of Coal
• 2012 ASTM D2799-12 Standard Test Method for Microscopical Determination of the Maceral Composition of Coal
• 2011 ASTM D2799-11 Standard Test Method for Microscopical Determination of the Maceral Composition of Coal
• 2010 ASTM D2799-10 Standard Test Method for Microscopical Determination of the Maceral Composition of Coal
• 2009 ASTM D2799-09 Standard Test Method for Microscopical Determination of the Maceral Composition of Coal
• 2005 ASTM D2799-05a Standard Test Method for Microscopical Determination of the Maceral Composition of Coal
• 2005 ASTM D2799-05 Standard Test Method for Microscopical Determination of the Maceral Composition of Coal
• 1999 ASTM D2799-99 Standard Test Method for Microscopical Determination of Volume Percent of Physical Components of Coal