ASTM D4422-03(2008)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Ash in Analysis of Petroleum Coke
Standard Test Method for Ash in Analysis of Petroleum Coke
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The ash content is one of the properties used to evaluate petroleum coke and indicates the amount of undesirable residue present. Acceptable ash content varies with the intended use.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the ash content of petroleum coke.
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.
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Designation: D4422 − 03(Reapproved 2008)
Standard Test Method for
Ash in Analysis of Petroleum Coke
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4422; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope produce erratic results. The furnace must be swept with air to
achieve oxidation and to decrease the sulfur content of the
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the ash
gases.
content of petroleum coke.
5.2 Preparation and testing of the analysis sample must
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
neither remove nor add ash. Improper dividing, sieving, and
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
crushing equipment, and some muffle furnace lining material
standard.
can contaminate the sample.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
6. Apparatus
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
6.1 Crucibles, low wide form glazed porcelain or platinum,
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
30-mL capacity.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
6.2 Muffle Furnace, with temperature control between 700
2. Referenced Documents
and 750°C and equipped with a means to regulate air circula-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
tion.
D346 Practice for Collection and Preparation of Coke
6.3 Analytical Balance capable of weighing to 0.1 mg.
Samples for Laboratory Analysis
D2013 Practice for Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis
6.4 Drying Oven controlled at 110 6 5°C.
6.5 Desiccator.
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 A representative sample of petroleum coke is dried,
7. Sample Preparation
ground, and ashed in a muffle furnace at 700 to 750°C. The
7.1 Crush the laboratory sample to pass a 6.3-mm sieve. If
residueorashisexpressedasapercentageofthedrypetroleum
the quantity exceeds 2.3 kg, divide the sample to obtain about
coke.
2.3 kg and crush this fraction to pass a 850-µm (No. 20) sieve.
Further divide the sample to obtain a portion of approximately
4. Significance and Use
200 g and crush to pass a 250-µm (No. 60) sieve. Divide again
4.1 The ash content is one of the properties used to evaluate
to obtain approximately 50 g and pulverize this fraction such
petroleum coke and indicates the amount of undesirable
that 95 % or more passes a 75-µm (No. 200) sieve. This is the
residue present. Acceptable ash content varies with the in-
analysis sample which is dried to constant weight at 110 6
tended use.
5°C.
5. Interferences
NOTE 1—If the laboratory sample appears to be wet it must be air-dried
prior to crushing to avoid caking.
5.1 High sulfur content of the furnace gases, regardless of
NOTE 2—Recommended practice for collecting samples and the equip-
the source of the sulfur, can react with an alkaline ash to
ment and procedures for crushing and dividing are described in Practices
D346 and D2013.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
8. Preparation of Apparatus
Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D02.05 on Properties of Fuels, Petroleum Coke and Carbon Material.
8.1 The muffle furnace, when initially set up, must be tested
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2008. Published November 2008. Originally
foradequateaircirculation.Theairflowisadequateifreplicate
approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D4422–03. DOI:
10.1520/D4422-03R08.
samplesdonotproducealowerashathigherairflowrateswith
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the same furnace loading. Maintain air flow at the same level
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for subsequent analyses to ensure consistency in analytical
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Designation:D4422–94 (Reapproved 1998) Designation: D 4422 – 03 (Reapproved 2008)
Standard Test Method for
Ash Inin Analysis of Petroleum Coke
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4422; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the ash content of petroleum coke.
1.2The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 346 Practice for Collection and Preparation of Coke Samples for Laboratory Analysis
D 2013Test Method Practice for Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 A representative sample of petroleum coke is dried, ground, and ashed in a muffle furnace at 700 to 750°C (1292 to
1383°F).750°C. The residue or ash is expressed as a percentage of the dry petroleum coke.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 The ash content is one of the properties used to evaluate petroleum coke and indicates the amount of undesirable residue
present. Acceptable ash content varies with the intended use.
5. Interferences
5.1 High sulfur content of the furnace gases, regardless of the source of the sulfur, can react with an alkaline ash to produce
erratic results. The furnace must be swept with air to achieve oxidation and to decrease the sulfur content of the gases.
5.2 Preparation and testing of the analysis sample must neither remove nor add ash. Improper dividing, sieving, and crushing
equipment, and some muffle furnace lining material can contaminate the sample.
6. Apparatus
6.1 Crucibles, low wide form glazed porcelain or platinum, 30-mL capacity.
6.2 Muffle Furnace, with temperature control between 700 and 750°C and equipped with a means to regulate air circulation.
6.3 Analytical Balance capable of weighing to 0.1 mg.
6.4 Drying Oven controlled at 110 6 5°C.
6.5 Desiccator.
7. Sample Preparation
7.1 Crush the laboratory sample to pass a in. (6.3 mm) 6.3-mm sieve. If the quantity exceeds 2.3 kg (5 lb), kg, divide the sample
to obtain about 2.3 kg (5 lb) and crush this fraction to pass a 850-µm (No. 20) sieve. Further divide the sample to obtain a portion
of approximately 200 g and crush to pass a 250-µm (No. 60) sieve. Divide again to obtain approximately 50 g and pulverize this
fraction such that 95 % or more passes a 75-µm (No. 200) sieve. This is the analysis sample which is dried to constant weight at
110 6 5°C.
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D-2D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D02.05
on Properties of Fuels, Petroleum Coke,Coke and Oil Shale.Carbon Material.
Current edition approved Sept.Oct. 15, 1994.2008. Published November 1994.2008. Originally published as D4422–84.approved in 1984. Last previous edition
D4422–89.approved in 2003 as D 4422–03.
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