Significance and Use
Sulfur is part of the ultimate analysis of coal and coke.
Results of the sulfur analysis are used for evaluation of coal preparation and cleaning, evaluation of potential sulfur emissions from coal and coke combustion or conversion processes, and evaluation of coal and coke quality in relation to contract specifications, as well as for scientific purposes.
The competency of laboratories with respect to use of this standard can be established through reference to Practice D7448.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of sulfur in samples of coal or coke by high-temperature tube furnace combustion.
1.1.1 Two analysis methods are described.
1.2 When automated equipment is used, either method can be classified as an instrumental method.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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.
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
D346 Practice for Collection and Preparation of Coke Samples for Laboratory Analysis
D2013 Practice for Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis
D3173 Test Method for Moisture in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke
D3176 Practice for Ultimate Analysis of Coal and Coke
D3180 Practice for Calculating Coal and Coke Analyses from As-Determined to Different Bases
D7448 Practice for Establishing the Competence of Laboratories Using ASTM Procedures in the Sampling and Analysis of Coal and Coke
D7582 Test Methods for Proximate Analysis of Coal and Coke by Macro Thermogravimetric Analysis
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ISO Standard
ISO11722 Solid Mineral Fuels-Hard Coal - Determination of Moisture in the general analysis test sample by drying in nitrogen
Keywords
Coal/coke products; Coke; Combustion; Furnaces; Sulfur--coal/coke; Temperature tests--coal/coke;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 75.160.10 (Solid fuels)
DOI: 10.1520/D4239-12
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