ASTM D6374-22

Standard Test Method for Volatile Matter in Green Petroleum Coke Quartz Crucible Procedure

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The volatile matter of petroleum coke affects the density of coke particles and can affect artifacts produced from further processing of the coke.  
5.2 The volatile matter can be used in estimating the calorific value of coke.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the volatile matter produced by pyrolysis or evolved when petroleum coke is subjected to the specific conditions of the test method.  
1.2 The interlaboratory study for precision covered materials with a volatile matter concentration ranging from about 8 % to 16 %.  
1.3 Samples having a thermal history above 600 °C are excluded.  
1.4 This test method is empirical and requires the entire test procedure to be closely followed to ensure that results from different laboratories will be comparable.  
1.5 This test method is not satisfactory for determining de-dusting material content.  
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.  
1.6.1 Exception—Non-SI units are shown in parentheses for information only.  
1.7 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 to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2022
• ICS: 73.040 - Coals
• Technical Committee: D02 - Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants
• Drafting Committee: D02.05 - Properties of Fuels, Petroleum Coke and Carbon Material

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D6374 − 22
Standard Test Method for
Volatile Matter in Green Petroleum Coke Quartz Crucible
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Procedure
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6374; 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* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the volatile
2.1 ASTM Standards:
matter produced by pyrolysis or evolved when petroleum coke
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
is subjected to the specific conditions of the test method.
Sieves
E220 Test Method for Calibration of Thermocouples By
1.2 The interlaboratory study for precision covered materi-
Comparison Techniques
alswithavolatilematterconcentrationrangingfromabout8 %
to 16 %.
3. Terminology
1.3 Samples having a thermal history above 600 °C are
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
excluded.
3.1.1 analysis sample, n—the reduced and divided represen-
1.4 This test method is empirical and requires the entire test
tative portion of the bulk sample, prepared for use in the
procedure to be closely followed to ensure that results from
laboratory.
different laboratories will be comparable.
3.1.2 analysis time, n—period test samples are placed in the
1.5 This test method is not satisfactory for determining
furnace, as determined in Section 9 (5 min to 10 min).
de-dusting material content.
3.1.3 bulk sample, n—the reduced and divided representa-
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
tiveportionofthegrosssampleaspreparedforshipmenttoand
standard.
received by a laboratory, to be prepared for analysis.
1.6.1 Exception—Non-SI units are shown in parentheses for
3.1.4 green petroleum coke, n—same as raw petroleum coke
information only.
3.1.5 gross sample, n—the original, uncrushed, representa-
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
tive portion taken from a shipment or lot of coke.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety,
3.1.6 petroleum coke, n—a solid, carbonaceous residue
health, and environmental practices and to determine the
produced by thermal decomposition of heavy petroleum frac-
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
tions or cracked stocks, or both.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.1.7 raw petroleum coke, n—petroleum coke that has not
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
been calcined.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1.8 test sample, n—the weighed portion of the analysis
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
sample actually used in a test.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1.9 volatile matter, n—the mass loss on heating expressed
as a percent of the moisture free sample used.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of
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SubcommitteeD02.05onPropertiesofFuels,PetroleumCokeandCarbonMaterial. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved May 1, 2022. Published May 2022. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D6374 – 12 (2017) . Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/D6374-22. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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4. Summary of Test Method 8. Precautions
4.1 Volatile matter of a moisture free petroleum coke is 8.1 Effusionofgaseousproducts,includingsootandvarious
determined by measuring the mass loss of the coke when
hydrocarbons, and the increase of heat associated with the test
heated under the exact conditions of this test method. can make the use of a hood desirable.
5. Significance and Use
9. Furnace Calibration
5.1 The volatile matter of petroleum coke affects the density
9.1 Avoidingsegregationofparticles,transfer1 g(60.05 g)
of coke particles and can affect artifacts produced from further
of an analysis sample (see Annex A1) to each crucible in the
processing of
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Designation: D6374 − 12 (Reapproved 2017) D6374 − 22
Standard Test Method for
Volatile Matter in Green Petroleum Coke Quartz Crucible
1
Procedure
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6374; 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.
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ε NOTE—SI units formatting was corrected editorially in July 2017.
1. Scope Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the volatile matter produced by pyrolysis or evolved when petroleum coke is
subjected to the specific conditions of the test method.
1.2 The interlaboratory study for precision covered materials with a volatile matter concentration ranging from about 8 % to 16 %.
1.3 Samples having a thermal history above 600 °C are excluded.
1.4 This test method is empirical and requires the entire test procedure to be closely followed to ensure that results from different
laboratories will be comparable.
1.5 This test method is not satisfactory for determining de-dusting material content.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
1.6.1 Exception—Non-SI units are shown in parentheses for information only.
1.7 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 to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and to determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
E220 Test Method for Calibration of Thermocouples By Comparison Techniques
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D02.05 on Properties of Fuels, Petroleum Coke and Carbon Material.
Current edition approved May 1, 2017May 1, 2022. Published July 2017May 2022. Originally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 20122017 as
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D6374 – 12.D6374 – 12 (2017) . DOI: 10.1520/D6374-12R17E01.10.1520/D6374-22.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 analysis sample, n—the reduced and divided representative portion of the bulk sample, prepared for use in the laboratory.
3.1.2 analysis time, n—period test samples are placed in the furnace, as determined in Section 9 (5 min to 10 min).
3.1.3 bulk sample, n—the reduced and divided representative portion of the gross sample as prepared for shipment to and received
by a laboratory, to be prepared for analysis.
3.1.4 green petroleum coke, n—same as raw petroleum coke
3.1.5 gross sample, n—the original, uncrushed, representative portion taken from a shipment or lot of coke.
3.1.6 petroleum coke, n—a solid, carbonaceous residue produced by thermal decomposition of heavy petroleum fractions or
cracked stocks, or both.
3.1.7 raw petroleum coke, n—petroleum coke that has not been calcined.
3.1.8 test sample, n—the weighed portion of the analysis sample actually used in a test.
3.1.9 volatile matter, n—the mass loss on heating expressed as a percent of the moisture free sample used.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Volatile matter of a moisture free petroleum coke is determined by measuring the mass loss of the coke when heated under
the exact conditions of this test method.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 The volatile matter of petroleum coke affects the density of coke particles and can affect artifacts produced from further
processing
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