ASTM D3176

Summarizing the ash content and the content of the organic constituents in a specific format under the heading, Ultimate Analysis, provides a convenient and uniform system for comparing coals or cokes. This tabulation used with that of Proximate Analysis (Practice D3172) permits cursory valuation of coals for use as fuel or in other carbonaceous processes and of cokes for metallurgical purpose.

1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the term ultimate analysis as it is applied to the analysis of coal and coke. The information derived is intended for the general utilization by applicable industries, to provide the basis for evaluation, beneficiation, or for other purposes.

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.

2. Referenced Documents

ASTM Standards
D2234/D2234M Practice for Collection of a Gross Sample of Coal
D3172 Practice for Proximate Analysis of Coal and Coke
D3173 Test Method for Moisture in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke
D3174 Test Method for Ash in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke from Coal
D3177 Test Methods for Total Sulfur in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke
D346 Practice for Collection and Preparation of Coke Samples for Laboratory Analysis
D4239 Test Methods for Sulfur in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke Using High-Temperature Tube Furnace Combustion Methods
D4596 Practice for Collection of Channel Samples of Coal in a Mine
D5142 Test Methods for Proximate Analysis of the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke by Instrumental Procedures
D5192 Practice for Collection of Coal Samples from Core
D5373 Test Methods for Instrumental Determination of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen in Laboratory Samples of Coal and Coke
D6609 Guide for Part-Stream Sampling of Coal
D6883 Practice for Manual Sampling of Stationary Coal from Railroad Cars, Barges, Trucks, or Stockpiles

Index Terms

ash; carbon; coal; coke; hydrogen; nitrogen; oxygen; sulfur; ultimate analysis; Coal/coke products; Coke; Ultimate analysis--coal and coke ; ICS Number Code 75.160.10 (Solid fuels)

Citing ASTM Standards

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