The presence and concentration of various metallic elements in a petroleum coke are major factors in the suitability of the coke for various uses. This test method provides a means of measuring the amounts of those metallic elements in the coke sample.

The test method provides a standard procedure for use by the purchaser and seller in the commercial transfer of petroleum coke to determine whether the lot of coke meets the specifications of the purchasing party.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the analysis for the commonly determined trace metals (aluminum, calcium, iron, nickel, silicon, sodium, and vanadium) in laboratory analysis samples of raw and calcined petroleum coke by atomic absorption spectroscopy.

1.2 The elemental concentration ranges for which this test method is applicable and the limits of detection of this test method are listed in Table 1.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 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

Keywords

ash; atomic absorption; metals; petroleum coke; spectroscopy; Aluminum content--petroleum products; Calcium content--petroleum products; Impurities--petroleum products; Iron; Metal content; Metals and metallic materials; Nickel content--petroleum products; Petroleum coke; Silicon content--petroleum products; Sodium content--petroleum products; Spectrophotometry--atomic absorption (petroleum); Spectroscopy--atomic absorption (petroleum); Trace elements--petroleum products; Vanadium content--petroleum products;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 75.160.10 (Solid fuels)

Citing ASTM Standards

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