Standard Test Methods for Nitrogen in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke

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1.1 These test methods cover the determination of total nitrogen in samples of coal and coke. The analytical data from these test methods shall be reported as part of ultimate analysis where ultimate analysis is requested. If ultimate analysis is not requested, the value shall be reported according to the request. Two methods are included as follows: SectionsTest Method A—Kjeldahl-Gunning Macro Analysis, with an alter-native technique included9 to 16Test Method B—Kjeldahl-Gunning Semi-Micro Determination 17 to 23
1.2 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.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

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Designation: D 3179 – 89 (Reapproved 2002)
Standard Test Methods for
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Nitrogen in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3179; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope to Definitions D 121. For an explanation of the metric system
including units, symbols, and conversion factors, see IEEE/
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of total
ASTM SI 10.
nitrogen in samples of coal and coke. The analytical data from
these test methods shall be reported as part of ultimate analysis
4. Summary of Test Methods
where ultimate analysis is requested. If ultimate analysis is not
4.1 In these procedures, nitrogen is converted into ammo-
requested, the value shall be reported according to the request.
nium salts by destructive digestion of the sample with a hot,
Two methods are included as follows:
catalyzed mixture of concentrated sulfuric acid and potassium
Sections
sulfate. These salts are subsequently decomposed in a hot
Test Method A—Kjeldahl-Gunning Macro Analysis, with an alter-
native technique included 9 to 16
alkaline solution from which the ammonia is recovered by
Test Method B—Kjeldahl-Gunning Semi-Micro Determination 17 to 23
distillation and finally determined by alkalimetric or acidimet-
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the ric titration.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5. Significance and Use
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.1 Nitrogen results obtained by these test methods are
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. required to fulfill the requirements of the ultimate analysis,
Practice D 3176. Also, results obtained may be used to evaluate
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. the potential formation of nitrogen oxides as a source of
atmospheric pollution.
2. Referenced Documents
5.2 Nitrogen data are used in comparing coals and in
2.1 ASTM Standards: research. When the oxygen content of coal is estimated by
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D 121 Terminology of Coal and Coke difference, it is necessary to make a nitrogen determination.
D 346 Practice for Collection and Preparation of Coke
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Samples for Laboratory Analysis
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D 1193 Specification for Reagent Water 6.1 No significant interferences have been determined using
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D 2013 Practice for Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis these procedures. However, strict adherence is necessary when
D 3173 Test Method for Moisture in the Analysis Sample of using these nitrogen procedures to obtain good reproducible
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Coal and Coke results.
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D 3176 Practice for Ultimate Analysis of Coal and Coke
7. Reagents
D 3180 Practice for Calculating Coal and Coke Analyses
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7.1 Purity of Reagents—Reagent grade chemicals shall be
from As-Determined to Different Bases
used in all tests. Unless otherwise indicated, it is intended that
IEEE/ASTM SI 10 Standard for Use of the International
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all reagents shall conform to the specifications of the Commit-
System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
tee on Analytical Reagents of the American Chemical Society,
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3. Terminology
where such specifications are available. Other grades may be
used, provided it is first ascertained that the reagent is of
3.1 For definitions of terms used in these test methods, refer
sufficient purity to meet its use without lessening the accuracy
of the determination.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D05 on Coal
and Coke and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D05.21 on Methods of
Analysis.
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Current edition approved Sept. 29, 1989. Published February 1990. Originally Reagent Chemicals, American Chemical Society Specifications, American
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published as D 3179 – 73. Last previous edition D 3179 – 89 (1997) . Chemical Society, Washington, DC. For suggestions on the testing of reagents not
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.06. listed by the American Chemical Society, see Analar Standards for Laboratory
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 11.01. Chemicals, BDH Ltd., Poole, Dorset, U.K., and the United States Pharmacopeia
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02. Excerpts appear in the gray pages and National Formulary, U.S. Pharmaceutical Convention, Inc. (USPC), Rockville,
of all the volumes. MD.
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