This test method covers the determination of silica in refuse-derived fuel (RDF), RDF ash, fly ash, bottom ash, or slag. The test method is an acid dehydration gravimetric procedure and is independent of interferences. Silicon compounds shall be dissolved by alkali fusion and dehydrated with hydrochloric acid (HCl). Dehydration is completed by ignition, and the silica is volatilized as silicon tetrafluoride.

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1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of silica in RDF, RDF ash, fly ash, bottom ash, or slag.

1.2 The test method is an acid dehydration gravimetric procedure and is independent of interferences.

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 hazard statement, see Section 6.

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

E791 Test Method for Calculating Refuse-Derived Fuel Analysis Data from As-Determined to Different Bases

E829 Practice for Preparing Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Laboratory Samples for Analysis

Keywords

Ash--waste materials/processing; Bottom ash; Fly ash; Refuse-derived fuel (RDF); Silica content; Slag

ICS Code

Citing ASTM Standards

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