ASTM E359-17

Standard Test Methods for Analysis of Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 Soda ash is used in a number of manufacturing processes. The procedures listed in 1.2 are suitable for specification acceptance and manufacturing control of commercial soda ash.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the analyses usually required on commercial soda ash (sodium carbonate).  
1.2 The analytical procedures appear in the following sections:    
Sections  
Total Alkalinity, Titrimetric  
8 – 15  
Sodium Bicarbonate, Titrimetric  
17 – 24  
Loss on Heating, Gravimetric  
26 – 32  
Moisture, Calculation  
34 – 38  
Sodium Chloride, Titrimetric  
40 – 46  
Sodium Sulfate, Gravimetric  
48 – 54  
Iron, Photometric  
56 – 64  
Sieve Analysis  
66 – 72  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.4 In determining the conformance of the test results using this method to applicable specifications, results shall be rounded off in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E29.  
1.5 Review the current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for detailed information concerning toxicity, first aid procedures, handling and safety precautions.  
1.6 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. Specific hazards statements are given in Section 6.  
1.7 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: 14-Jun-2017
• ICS: 71.060.50 - Salts
• Technical Committee: D16 - Aromatic, Industrial, Specialty and Related Chemicals
• Drafting Committee: D16.12 - Caustics and Peroxides

Relations

• Refers: ASTM D6809-02(2016) - Standard Guide for Quality Control and Quality Assurance Procedures for Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2016
• Refers: ASTM E145-19 - Standard Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-Ventilation Ovens
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2019
• Refers: ASTM E70-07(2015) - Standard Test Method for pH of Aqueous Solutions With the Glass Electrode
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2015
• Referred By: ASTM E1868-10(2021) - Standard Test Methods for Loss-On-Drying by Thermogravimetry
• Effective Date: 15-Jun-2017

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: E359 − 17
Standard Test Methods for
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Analysis of Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E359; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 These test methods cover the analyses usually required 2.1 ASTM Standards:
on commercial soda ash (sodium carbonate). C429 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Raw Materials for
Glass Manufacture
1.2 The analytical procedures appear in the following sec-
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
tions:
D6809 Guide for Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Sections
Procedures for Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Ma-
Total Alkalinity, Titrimetric 8–15 terials
Sodium Bicarbonate, Titrimetric 17–24
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
Loss on Heating, Gravimetric 26–32
Sieves
Moisture, Calculation 34–38
Sodium Chloride, Titrimetric 40–46 E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Sodium Sulfate, Gravimetric 48–54
Determine Conformance with Specifications
Iron, Photometric 56–64
E60 Practice for Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related
Sieve Analysis 66–72
Materials by Spectrophotometry
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
E70 Test Method for pH of Aqueous Solutions With the
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
Glass Electrode
standard.
E145 Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-
1.4 In determining the conformance of the test results using
Ventilation Ovens
this method to applicable specifications, results shall be
E180 Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM
rounded off in accordance with the rounding-off method of
Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial and Spe-
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Practice E29.
cialty Chemicals (Withdrawn 2009)
E200 Practice for Preparation, Standardization, and Storage
1.5 Review the current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for de-
of Standard and Reagent Solutions for ChemicalAnalysis
tailed information concerning toxicity, first aid procedures,
E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
handling and safety precautions.
2.2 Other Documents:
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
OSHA Regulations, 29 CFR paragraphs 19100.1000 and
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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1910.1200
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3. Significance and Use
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Specific hazards statements are given in Section 6.
3.1 Soda ash is used in a number of manufacturing pro-
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor- cesses. The procedures listed in 1.2 are suitable for specifica-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
tion acceptance and manufacturing control of commercial soda
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the ash.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
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Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 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
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on the ASTM website.
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Aromatic, Industrial, Specialty and Related Chemicals and are the direct responsi- The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
bility of Subcommittee D16.12 on Caustics and Peroxides. www.astm.org.
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Current edition approved June 15, 2017. Published August 2017. Originally Available from U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of
approved in 1968. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as E359 – 10. DOI: Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Washington, DC 20401-0001, http://
10.1520/E0359-17. www.access.gpo.gov.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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E359 − 17
4. Apparatus ity of dense ash in bulk to segregate in relation to particle size
as the result of normal transit vibrations.
4.1 Photometers and Photometric Practice—P
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Designation: E359 − 10 E359 − 17
Standard Test Methods for
1
Analysis of Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E359; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 These test methods cover the analyses usually required on commercial soda ash (sodium carbonate).
1.2 The analytical procedures appear in the following sections:
Sections
Total Alkalinity, Titrimetric 8 – 15
Sodium Bicarbonate, Titrimetric 16 – 23
Sodium Bicarbonate, Titrimetric 17 – 24
Loss on Heating, Gravimetric 24 – 30
Loss on Heating, Gravimetric 26 – 32
Moisture, Calculation 31 – 35
Moisture, Calculation 34 – 38
Sodium Chloride, Titrimetric 36 – 42
Sodium Chloride, Titrimetric 40 – 46
Sodium Sulfate, Gravimetric 43 – 49
Sodium Sulfate, Gravimetric 48 – 54
Iron, Photometric 50 – 58
Iron, Photometric 56 – 64
Sieve Analysis 59 – 65
Sieve Analysis 66 – 72
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 In determining the conformance of the test results using this method to applicable specifications, results shall be rounded
off in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E29.
1.5 Review the current Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)(SDS) for detailed information concerning toxicity, first aid
procedures, handling and safety precautions.
1.6 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 safety, health and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazards statements are given in Section 6.
1.7 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:
C429 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Raw Materials for Glass Manufacture
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D6809 Guide for Quality Control and Quality Assurance Procedures for Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Materials
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on Aromatic Hydrocarbons Aromatic, Industrial, Specialty and Related Chemicals and are the
direct responsibility of Subcommittee D16.16 on Industrial and Specialty Product Standards.
Current edition approved March 1, 2010June 15, 2017. Published April 2010August 2017. Originally approved in 1968. Last previous edition approved in 20052010 as
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E359 – 00 (2005)E359 – 10. . DOI: 10.1520/E0359-10.10.1520/E0359-17.
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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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E359 − 17
E60 Practice for Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials by Spectrophotometry
E70 Test Method for pH of Aqueous Solutions With the Glass Electrode
E145 Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-Ventilation Ovens
E180 Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial and Specialty Chemicals
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(Withdrawn 2009)
E200 Practice for Preparation, Standardization, and Storage of Standard and Reagent Solutions for Chemical Analysis
E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
2.2 Other Documents:
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OSHA Regulations, 29 CFR paragraphs 19100.1000 and 1910.1200
3. Significance and Use
3.1 Soda ash is used in a number of manufacturing processes. The procedures listed in 1.2 are suitable f
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