Standard Test Method for Acid-Insoluble Lignin in Wood

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Wood contains approximately 20 to 30 % lignin. Removal of the lignin is the primary objective of pulping and bleaching procedures. Determination of the lignin content provides information for the evaluation and application of these processes.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the acid-insoluble lignin content of wood.
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. Specific precautionary statements are given in 6.1.

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Designation: D1106 − 96(Reapproved 2007) Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry
Standard Method T 222-om-83
Standard Test Method for
Acid-Insoluble Lignin in Wood
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1106; 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 3.2 The alcohol extraction is necessary in analysis of woods
high in tannin; that is, oak, chestnut, redwood, etc. It has not
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the
been shown necessary in the more common pulpwoods, such
acid-insoluble lignin content of wood.
as the various species of spruce, pine, fir, hemlock, poplar,
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
birch, beech, and maple. It is recommended that for these
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
woods the alcohol extraction be omitted unless it is desirable
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
for a special purpose. In analysis of woods not listed, the
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
desirability of the alcohol extraction depends upon the purpose
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precau-
of the analysis and the report should state whether or not
tionary statements are given in 6.1.
alcohol extraction was used.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Significance and Use
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1 Wood contains approximately 20 to 30 % lignin. Re-
D1107 Test Method for Ethanol-Toluene Solubility of Wood
moval of the lignin is the primary objective of pulping and
bleaching procedures. Determination of the lignin content
3. Principle of Method
provides information for the evaluation and application of
3.1 When wood is treated with strong acids the carbohy-
these processes.
drates are hydrolyzed, leaving an insoluble residue which is
determined as lignin. Since some of the wood extractives (oils,
5. Apparatus
resins, fats, waxes, tannins, gums, and starch) would remain
5.1 Extraction Apparatus—A compact form of Soxhlet ex-
insoluble with the lignin, these are first removed by proper
traction apparatus, with ground-glass joints, is preferable. The
solvents.The72 %sulfuricacidmethodforlignincontainstwo
apparatus shall consist of the following items:
and sometimes three preliminary extractive treatments,
5.1.1 Soxhlet Extraction Flask, having a capacity of 250
namely: (1) with alcohol, to remove the catechol tannins; (2)
mL.
with alcohol-benzene solution, to remove the resins, oils, fats
5.1.2 Soxhlet Extraction Tube, 45 to 50 mm in inside
and waxes; and (3) with hot water, to remove the remaining
water-soluble materials. diameter, having a capacity to the top of the siphon of
approximately 100 mL and a siphon tube approximately 55
mm in height. Extraction tubes of these dimensions siphon
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D07 on Wood
more rapidly than extractors with higher siphon tubes.
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D07.01 on Fundamental Test
5.1.3 Condenser, of the Hopkins inner-cooled type.
Methods and Properties.
Current edition approved April 1, 2007. Published April 2007. Originally 5.1.4 Extraction Crucibles, of Alundum or fritted glass and
approved in 1950. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D1106 – 96 (2001).
of medium or fine porosity.
DOI: 10.1520/D1106-96R07.
For further information on this test method the following references may be 5.2 Filtering Crucibles—Alundum, porous porcelain, or
consulted:
fritted-glass crucibles (all of fine porosity), or Gooch crucibles
Bray, M. W., “Methods Used at the Forest Products Laboratory for the Chemical
with a glass-fiber mat, are recommended for filtering the
Analysis of Pulps and Pulpwoods,”PaperTradeJournal,Vol 87, No. 25, December
separated lignin. Glass crucibles cannot be used if the lignin is
20, 1928, p. 29.
Ritter, G. J., Seborg, R. M., Mitchell, R. L., Industrial and Engineering
to be ashed.
Chemistry, Analytical Edition, Vol 4, 1932, p. 202.
Ritter, G. J., and Barbour, J. H., Industrial and Engineering Chemistry,
6. Reagents
Analytical Edition, Vol 7, 1935, p. 238.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
6.1 Ethylene-Toluene Solution—Mix 1.0 L absolute ethanol
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
and 427 mL toluene. (Warning—Avoid inhalation of vapors
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. and contact with skin.)
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D1106 − 96 (2007)
6.2 Sulfuric Acid (72 %)—Carefully pour 665 mL of H SO (72 %).Mixthespecimenwellwiththeacidbystirring
2 4
H SO (sp gr 1.84) into about 300 mLof water, with vigorous constantly for at least 1 min. Allow to stand for 2 h, with
2 4
stirring, and after cooling, dilute to 1 L. Standardize against frequent stirring, at a temperatur
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