ASTM D5016

The percent sulfur content of the ash derived from coal or coke can be calculated to sulfur trioxide content. This information can be used in combination with results from the determination of major, minor and or trace elements in the same ash to calculate results on a sulfur trioxide free-basis or to calculate total recovered analyte.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method describes a procedure using a high-temperature tube furnace and infrared detection for the determination of sulfur in coal and coke combustion residues, including lab ashes and residues from coal and coke combustion.

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

D121 Terminology of Coal and Coke
D3174 Test Method for Ash in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke from Coal
D3682 Test Method for Major and Minor Elements in Combustion Residues from Coal Utilization Processes
D3683 Test Method for Trace Elements in Coal and Coke Ash by Atomic Absorption
D4326 Test Method for Major and Minor Elements in Coal and Coke Ash By X-Ray Fluorescence
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
D6349 Test Method for Determination of Major and Minor Elements in Coal, Coke, and Solid Residues from Combustion of Coal and Coke by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectrometry
D6357 Test Methods for Determination of Trace Elements in Coal, Coke, and Combustion Residues from Coal Utilization Processes by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry, and Graphite Furnace Atomic A

Index Terms

coal ash; coke ash; sulfur; Ash--coal/coke; Coal/coke products--chemical analysis; Coke; Combustion--coal processes; Furnaces; Infrared (IR) analysis; Infrared spectrometry; Infrared spectrophotometry; Infrared spectroscopy; Sulfur--coal/coke; Sulfur trioxide (SO3); Temperature tests--coal/coke; ICS Number Code 75.160.10 (Solid fuels)

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