This test method permits measurement of the fluorine content of coal for the evaluation of potential fluorine emission from coal combustion or conversion processes. When coal samples are combusted in accordance with this test method, the fluorine is quantitatively retained and is representative of the total fluorine concentration in whole coal.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the analysis of total fluorine in coal.

1.2 This test method was successfully tested on coals containing 25 % ash or less.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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. For specific hazard statements, see Section 7.

1.5 All accountability and quality control aspects of Guide D4621 apply to this test method.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D1193 Specification for Reagent Water

D2013 Practice for Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis

D3173 Test Method for Moisture in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke

D3180 Practice for Calculating Coal and Coke Analyses from As-Determined to Different Bases

D4621 Guide for Quality Management in an Organization That Samples or Tests Coal and Coke

D5142 Test Methods for Proximate Analysis of the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke by Instrumental Procedures

E144 Practice for Safe Use of Oxygen Combustion Bombs

Keywords

bomb combustion method; calorimeter; coal; coal products; fluorine content; ion-selective electrode; Bomb washing method; Chlorine content--coal; Coal products; Fluorine content; Ion selective electrode method; Oxygen bomb calorimeter methods; Oxygen bomb method; Oxygen consumption calorimetry;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 75.160.10 (Solid fuels)

Citing ASTM Standards

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