ASTM D5832-98(2003)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Volatile Matter Content of Activated Carbon Samples
Standard Test Method for Volatile Matter Content of Activated Carbon Samples
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Volatile matter, when determined as herein described, may be used as a relative measure of the extent of carbonization in an activated carbon and the extent of loading of volatile material on an activated carbon that has been used in an adsorption application.
Combined with other information, the volatile matter of an activated carbon may be useful in evaluating its performance in an adsorption application.
Other automated methods for the determination of the volatile content of solids, such as using a thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA), can be used in place of this test method with equally reliable results.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the percentage of gaseous products, exclusive of moisture vapor, present in virgin and used activated carbons which are released under specific conditions of the test.
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.
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Designation:D 5832–98 (Reapproved 2003)
Standard Test Method for
Volatile Matter Content of Activated Carbon Samples
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5832; 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 5.2 Combined with other information, the volatile matter of
an activated carbon may be useful in evaluating its perfor-
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the per-
mance in an adsorption application.
centage of gaseous products, exclusive of moisture vapor,
5.3 Other automated methods for the determination of the
present in virgin and used activated carbons which are released
volatile content of solids, such as using a thermogravimetric
under specific conditions of the test.
analyzer (TGA), can be used in place of this test method with
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
equally reliable results.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
6. Apparatus
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
6.1 Crucible and Cover, high temperature porcelain, high
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
form, 30 cc capacity.
2. Referenced Documents 6.2 Oven, forced-air circulation, capable of temperature
regulation up to 250°C.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6.3 Moisture Determination Apparatus, as described in Test
D 2652 Terminology Relating to Activated Carbon
Method D 2867.
D 2867 Test Method for Moisture in Activated Carbon
6.4 Muffle Furnace, gravity circulation, capable of tempera-
D 3175 Test Method for Volatile Matter in the Analysis
ture regulation at 950 6 25°C. An electric furnace similar to
Sample of Coal and Coke
the one described in Test Method D 3175 is suitable for use in
3. Terminology this test method.
6.5 Desiccator, glass with indicating type desiccant.
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test
6.6 Balance, analytical, capable of 0.1 mg sensitivity.
method relating to activated carbon, refer to Terminology
D 2652.
7. Hazards
4. Summary of Test Method
7.1 Thefurnaceusedinthistestmethodshouldbelocatedin
a well ventilated area to eliminate exposure to possible toxic
4.1 Volatile matter is determined by establishing the loss in
vaporsthatmayevolvefromthecarbonsampleduringthehigh
mass resulting from heating an activated carbon sample under
temperature heating.
rigidly controlled conditions. The measured mass loss, cor-
7.2 Exercise care when working with the high temperature
rected for moisture as determined in Test Method D 2867,
furnace to eliminate the possibility of burns.
establishes the volatile matter content of the activated carbon
sample.
8. Procedure
5. Significance and Use 8.1 Determine the moisture content of an as-received rep-
resentative portion of the sample using the Xylene-Extraction
5.1 Volatile matter, when determined as herein described,
Test Method described in D 2867. If the as-received sample is
may be used as a relative measure of the extent of carboniza-
wet, drain it of all free liquid before the representative sample
tion in an activated carbon and the extent of loading of volatile
is taken.
material on an activated carbon that has been used in an
8.2 Weighto0.1mgaccuracyacrucibleandcoverthathave
adsorption application.
been ignited in a muffle furnace regulated at 950°C for 30 min
and cooled in a desiccator. Record the weight.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D28 on
8.3 Using a spoon or spatula, dip from the sample bottle
Activated Carbon and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D28.04 on Gas
approxim
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