| Table 2. Research Topics from ASTM Committee D05 on Coal and Coke. |
| 1. Methods for determining moisture in coal and coke |
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| 2. Methods for determining hydrogen in coal |
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| 3. Characterization of the volatile matter in coal |
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| 4. Self-heating of coal |
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| 5. Oxidation tests for coal weathering |
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| 6. Grindability and ultrafine grinding of coal |
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| 7. Characterization of sulfur forms in coal |
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| 8. Predicting ash fusion temperatures from elemental composition of ashes |
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| 9. Methods for measuring sulfur in ashes |
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| 10. Compatibility of coal blends in combustion |
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| 11. Major, minor and trace elements in coal, coke and combustion residues |
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| 12. Combustion of fuels |
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| 13. Role of chlorine in combustion of fuels |
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| 14. Composition and reactions of ashes |
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| 15. Mitigation of pollutants from combustion |
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| 16. Corrosion of combustor components |
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| 17. Mercury in coal and mercury emissions |
