ASTM D4326-13 PDF

Scope: 5.1 A compositional analysis of ash is used in describing the quality of coal for its complete characterization. Ash composition is useful in predicting slagging and fouling characteristics of combusted materials as well as the potential utilization of ash by-products.

5.2 The chemical composition of laboratory prepared coal or coke ash is rarely, if ever, representative of the composition of the mineral matter in the coal because the ashing process can alter some minerals. However, it can approximate the composition of the fly ash and slag resulting from commercial combustion of coal or coke.

1.1 This test method covers the analysis of the commonly determined major and minor elements in ash from coal or coke using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) techniques.
Note 1—Test Method D5016 is used for determination of sulfur.
Note 2—Although not included in the present method, the determination of barium, strontium, and manganese may be required to yield adequate totals.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D4326-13 Referenced Document

ASTM D121 Standard Terminology of Coal and Coke
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 D3174 Standard Test Method for Ash in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke from Coal
ASTM D346 Standard Practice for Collection and Preparation of Coke Samples for Laboratory Analysis
ASTM D5016 Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Ash from Coal, Coke, and Residues from Coal Combustion Using High-Temperature Tube Furnace Combustion Method with Infrared Absorption
ASTM D7348 Standard Test Methods for Loss on Ignition (LOI) of Solid Combustion Residues
ASTM D7582 Standard Test Methods for Proximate Analysis of Coal and Coke by Macro Thermogravimetric Analysis
ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes
ASTM E2

2021 ASTM D4326-21 Standard Test Method for Major and Minor Elements in Coal Ash By X-Ray Fluorescence
2013 ASTM D4326-13 Standard Test Method for Major and Minor Elements in Coal and Coke Ash By X-Ray Fluorescence
2011 ASTM D4326-11 Standard Test Method for Major and Minor Elements in Coal and Coke Ash By X-Ray Fluorescence
2004 ASTM D4326-04 Standard Test Method for Major and Minor Elements in Coal and Coke Ash By X-Ray Fluorescence
2001 ASTM D4326-01 Standard Test Method for Major and Minor Elements in Coal and Coke Ash By X-Ray Fluorescence
1997 ASTM D4326-97 Standard Test Method for Major and Minor Elements in Coal and Coke Ash By X-Ray Fluorescence