ASTM D5016-08
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Total Sulfur in Coal and Coke Combustion Residues Using a High-Temperature Tube Furnace Combustion Method with Infrared Absorption
Standard Test Method for Total Sulfur in Coal and Coke Combustion Residues Using a High-Temperature Tube Furnace Combustion Method with Infrared Absorption
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The percent sulfur content of the ash derived from coal or coke can be calculated to sulfur trioxide content. This information can be used in combination with results from the determination of major, minor and or trace elements in the same ash to calculate results on a sulfur trioxide free-basis or to calculate total recovered analyte.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method describes a procedure using a high-temperature tube furnace and infrared detection for the determination of sulfur in coal and coke combustion residues, including lab ashes and residues from coal and coke combustion.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 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: D 5016 – 08
Standard Test Method for
Total Sulfur in Coal and Coke Combustion Residues Using a
High-Temperature Tube Furnace Combustion Method with
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Infrared Absorption
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5016; 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 D 4621 Guide for Quality Management in an Organization
That Samples or Tests Coal and Coke
1.1 This test method describes a procedure using a high-
D 5142 Test Methods for ProximateAnalysis of theAnaly-
temperature tube furnace and infrared detection for the deter-
sis Sample of Coal and Coke by Instrumental Procedures
mination of sulfur in coal and coke combustion residues,
D 6349 Test Method for Determination of Major and Minor
including lab ashes and residues from coal and coke combus-
Elements in Coal, Coke, and Solid Residues from Com-
tion.
bustion of Coal and Coke by Inductively Coupled
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
Plasma—Atomic Emission Spectrometry
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
D 6357 Test Methods for Determination of Trace Elements
standard.
in Coal, Coke, and Combustion Residues from Coal
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Utilization Processes by Inductively Coupled Plasma
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Atomic Emission Spectrometry, Inductively Coupled
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Plasma Mass Spectrometry, and Graphite Furnace Atomic
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
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bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3. Terminology
2. Referenced Documents
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3.1 For definitions of terms used in these test methods, refer
2.1 ASTM Standards:
to Terminology D 121.
D 121 Terminology of Coal and Coke
3.2 Throughout this test method the term ash is used to
D 3174 TestMethodforAshintheAnalysisSampleofCoal
describe the sample being analyzed. The term ash is to be
and Coke from Coal
interpreted as a combustion residue.
D 3682 Test Method for Major and Minor Elements in
Combustion Residues from Coal Utilization Processes
4. Summary of Test Method
D 3683 Test Method for Trace Elements in Coal and Coke
4.1 Aweighed test portion is mixed with a promoting agent
Ash by Atomic Absorption
and ignited in a tube furnace an operating temperature of
D 4326 Test Method for Major and Minor Elements in Coal
1450°C in a stream of oxygen. The combustible sulfur con-
and Coke Ash By X-Ray Fluorescence
tainedinthetestportionisoxidizedtogaseousoxidesofsulfur.
Moisture and particulates are removed by traps filled with
anhydrous magnesium perchlorate. The gas stream is passed
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D05 on Coal
through a cell in which sulfur dioxide is measured by an
and Coke and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D05.29 on Major
infrared absorption detector. Sulfur dioxide absorbs IR energy
Elements in Ash and Trace Elements of Coal.
at a precise wavelength within the IR spectrum. Energy is
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2008. Published February 2008. Originally
approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved 2007 as D 5016 – 07a.
absorbed as the gas passes through the cell body in which the
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IRenergyisbeingtransmitted;thus,atthedetector,lessenergy
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
isreceived.AllotherIRenergyiseliminatedfromreachingthe
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. detector by a precise wavelength filter. The absorption of IR
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energy can be attributed only to sulfur dioxide whose concen- exist. Other grades may be used, provided it is first ascer-
tration is proportional to the change in energy at the detector. tainedthatthereagentisofsufficientlyhighpuritytopermitits
One cell is used as both a reference and a measurement use without affecting the accuracy of the determination.
chamber. Total sulfur as sulfur dioxide is detected on a 8.2 Magnesium Perchlorate (Mg(ClO ) )—Warning: Mag-
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continuous basis. nesium perchlorate is a strong oxidizing agent. Do not attempt
toregeneratetheabsorbent.Donotpermitcontactwithorganic
4.2 This test method is applicable for use with sulfur
materials or reducing agents.
analyzers equipped to carry out the
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Designation:D 5016–07a Designation: D 5016 – 08
Standard Test Method for
Total Sulfur in Coal and Coke Combustion Residues Using a
High-Temperature Tube Furnace Combustion Method with
1
Infrared Absorption
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5016; 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
1.1 This test method describes a procedure using a high-temperature tube furnace and infrared detection for the determination
of sulfur in coal and coke combustion residues, including lab ashes and residues from coal and coke combustion.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 121 Terminology of Coal and Coke
D 3174 Test Method for Ash in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke from Coal
D 3682 Test Method for Major and Minor Elements in Combustion Residues from Coal Utilization Processes
D 3683 Test Method for Trace Elements in Coal and Coke Ash by Atomic Absorption
D 4326 Test Method for Major and Minor Elements in Coal and Coke Ash By X-Ray Fluorescence
D 4621 Guide for Quality Management in an Organization That Samples or Tests Coal and Coke
D 5142 Test Methods for Proximate Analysis of the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke by Instrumental Procedures
D 6349 Test Method for Determination of Major and Minor Elements in Coal, Coke, and Solid Residues from Combustion of
Coal and Coke by Inductively Coupled PlasmaAtomic Emission Spectrometry
D 6357 Test Methods for Determination of Trace Elements in Coal, Coke, and Combustion Residues from Coal Utilization
Processes by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry,
and Graphite Furnace Atomic Ab
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms used in these test methods, refer to Terminology D 121.
3.2 Throughout this test method the term ash is used to describe the sample being analyzed. The term ash is to be interpreted
as a combustion residue.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Aweighed test portion is mixed with a promoting agent and ignited in a tube furnace an operating temperature of 1450°C
in a stream of oxygen. The combustible sulfur contained in the test portion is oxidized to gaseous oxides of sulfur. Moisture and
particulates are removed by traps filled with anhydrous magnesium perchlorate. The gas stream is passed through a cell in which
sulfur dioxide is measured by an infrared absorption detector. Sulfur dioxide absorbs IR energy at a precise wavelength within the
IR spectrum. Energy is absorbed as the gas passes through the cell body in which the IR energy is being transmitted; thus, at the
detector, less energy is received. All other IR energy is eliminated from reaching the detector by a precise wavelength filter. The
absorption of IR energy can be attributed only to sulfur dioxide whose concentration is proportional to the change in energy at the
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D05 on Coal and Coke and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D05.29 on Major Elements in
Ash and Trace Elements of Coal.
Current edition approved Oct.Feb. 1, 2007.2008. Published October 2007.February 2008. Originally approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved 2007 as
D 5016 – 07a.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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detector.Onecellisusedasbothareferenceandameasurementchamber.Totalsulfurassulfurdioxideisdetectedonacontinuous
basis.
4.2 Thistestmethodisapplicableforusewithsulfuranalyzersequippedtocarryouttheoperationsin4.1andmustbecalibrated
using reference materials (RM’s)(RMs) cover
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