ASTM D8010-16 PDF

Scope: 5.1 Results obtained from the practice are used to serve a number of interests, including the indication of possible boiler tube fouling and possible furnace cor

1.1 This practice describes a procedure for the determination of water soluble sodium as sodium oxide (Na₂O) and potassium as potassium oxide (K₂O) in the analysis of coal samples prepared in accordance with Practice D2013.

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 practice is derived in part from the ASME procedure water soluble alkalis.2

1.4 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 D8010-16 Referenced Document

ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
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 D3180 Standard Practice for Calculating Coal and Coke Analyses from As-Determined to Different Bases
ASTM D3302 Standard Test Method for Total Moisture in Coal
ASTM D7448 Standard Practice for Establishing the Competence of Laboratories Using ASTM Procedures in the Sampling and Analysis of Coal and Coke
ASTM D7582 Standard Test Methods for Proximate Analysis of Coal and Coke by Macro Thermogravimetric Analysis
ASTM E832 Standard Specification for Laboratory Filter Papers

2018 ASTM D8010-18 Standard Test Method for Determination of Water Soluble Alkali Content in Coal
2016 ASTM D8010-16 Standard Practice for Determination of Water Soluble Alkali Content in Coal
2015 ASTM D8010-15 Standard Practice for Determination of Water Soluble Alkali Content in Coal