ASTM D3174-04
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Ash in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke from Coal
Standard Test Method for Ash in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke from Coal
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Ash, as determined by this test method, is the residue remaining after burning the coal and coke. Ash obtained differs in composition from the inorganic constituents present in the original coal. Incineration causes an expulsion of all water, the loss of carbon dioxide from carbonates, the conversion of iron pyrites into ferric oxide, and other chemical reactions. Ash, as determined by this test method, will differ in amount from ash produced in furnace operations and other firing systems because incineration conditions influence the chemistry and amount of the ash. References for correcting ash results determined by this test method to a mineral-matter-free basis are listed in Classification D 388, Section 8.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the inorganic residue as ash in the analysis sample of coal or coke as prepared in accordance with Method D 2013 or Practice D 346. The results obtained can be applied as the ash in the proximate analysis, Practice D 3172, and in the ultimate analysis, Practice D 3176. For the determination of the constituents in ash, reference is made to Test Methods D 2795 and D 3682. See Terminology D 121 for definition of ash.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 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:D3174–04
Standard Test Method for
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Ash in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke from Coal
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3174; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope D3173 Test Method for Moisture in theAnalysis Sample of
Coal and Coke
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the inor-
D3176 Practice for Ultimate Analysis of Coal and Coke
ganic residue as ash in the analysis sample of coal or coke as
D3180 Practice for Calculating Coal and Coke Analyses
prepared in accordance with Method D2013 or Practice D346.
from As-Determined to Different Bases
The results obtained can be applied as the ash in the proximate
D3682 Test Method for Major and Minor Elements in
analysis, Practice D3172, and in the ultimate analysis, Practice
Combustion Residues from Coal Utilization Processes
D3176. For the determination of the constituents in ash,
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
reference is made to Test Methods D2795 and D3682. See
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
Terminology D121 for definition of ash.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
3. Summary of Test Method
standard.
3.1 Ash is determined by weighing the residue remaining
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
after burning the coal or coke under rigidly controlled condi-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
tions of sample weight, temperature, time, atmosphere, and
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
equipment specifications.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Ash, as determined by this test method, is the residue
2. Referenced Documents
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remaining after burning the coal and coke.Ash obtained differs
2.1 ASTM Standards:
in composition from the inorganic constituents present in the
D121 Terminology of Coal and Coke
original coal. Incineration causes an expulsion of all water, the
D346 Practice for Collection and Preparation of Coke
loss of carbon dioxide from carbonates, the conversion of iron
Samples for Laboratory Analysis
pyrites into ferric oxide, and other chemical reactions. Ash, as
D388 Classification of Coals by Rank
determined by this test method, will differ in amount from ash
D1756 Test Method for Determination as Carbon Dioxide
produced in furnace operations and other firing systems be-
of Carbonate Carbon in Coal
cause incineration conditions influence the chemistry and
D1757 Test Method for Sulfate Sulfur inAsh from Coal and
3 amount of the ash. References for correcting ash results
Coke
2 determined by this test method to a mineral-matter-free basis
D2013 Practice for Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis
32 are listed in Classification D388, Section 8.
D2795 Test Methods for Analysis of Coal and Coke Ash
D3172 Practice for Proximate Analysis of Coal and Coke
5. Apparatus
5.1 Electric Muffle Furnace for Coal or Coke—For deter-
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mination of ash of coal, the furnace shall have an adequate air
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D05 on Coal
and Coke and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D05.21 on Methods of circulation and be capable of having its temperature regulated
Analysis.
at 700 to 750°C. The furnace shall be equipped with a
CurrenteditionapprovedJuly1,2004.PublishedJuly2004.Originallypublished
temperature indicator and means of controlling the temperature
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as D3174 – 73. Last previous edition D3174 – 02 . DOI: 10.1520/D3174-04.
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within prescribed limits. Means shall be provided for main-
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taining air flow at a rate of two to four changes per minute (see
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Fig. 1 and Fig. 2). Combustion gases shall be vented from
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3 laboratory. Inlet and outlet ports shall be located and arranged
Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced
on www.astm.org. to distribute the air uniformly throughout the furnace area
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