ASTM D6353-23

Standard Guide for Sampling Plan and Core Sampling for Prebaked Anodes Used in Aluminum Production

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Core sampling is an acceptable way of obtaining a test specimen without destroying the usefulness of an anode block.  
4.1.1 Test specimen obtained by this guide can be used by producers and users of carbon anodes for the purpose of conducting the tests in Note 1 to obtain comparative physical properties.  
4.2 Sampling shall not weaken the anode or increase the likelihood of premature failure.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers sampling for prebaked carbon anodes used in the production of aluminum, and details procedures for taking test samples from anode blocks. It covers equipment and procedures for obtaining samples from anode blocks in a manner that does not destroy the block or prevent its subsequent use as originally intended. However, the user must determine the subsequent use of the sampled anode blocks. Preferred locations for taking samples from single units of anodes are covered in this guide.  
1.1.1 Information for sampling of shaped refractory products, in general, is given in ISO 5022. This standard details the statistical basis for sampling plans for acceptance testing of a consignment or lot. Anodes used in the production of aluminum have specific requirements for sampling and while the statistical basis for sampling given in ISO 5022 applies, further or modified requirements may also apply.  
1.1.2 Information for sampling of anodes for Al-metal production is given in ISO 8007-2. This standard details the statistical basis for sampling plans for acceptance testing of a consignment or lot.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
Note 1: The following ASTM standards are noted as sources of useful information: Test Methods D5502, D6120, D6744, and D6745.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 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: 30-Jun-2023
• ICS: 77.020 - Production of metals
• Technical Committee: D02 - Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants
• Drafting Committee: D02.05 - Properties of Fuels, Petroleum Coke and Carbon Material

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: D6353 − 23
Standard Guide for
Sampling Plan and Core Sampling for Prebaked Anodes
1
Used in Aluminum Production
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6353; 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* mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.1 This guide covers sampling for prebaked carbon anodes
used in the production of aluminum, and details procedures for
2. Referenced Documents
taking test samples from anode blocks. It covers equipment and
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
procedures for obtaining samples from anode blocks in a
D4175 Terminology Relating to Petroleum Products, Liquid
manner that does not destroy the block or prevent its subse-
Fuels, and Lubricants
quent use as originally intended. However, the user must
D5502 Test Method for Apparent Density by Physical Mea-
determine the subsequent use of the sampled anode blocks.
surements of Manufactured Anode and Cathode Carbon
Preferred locations for taking samples from single units of
Used by the Aluminum Industry
anodes are covered in this guide.
D6120 Test Method for Electrical Resistivity of Anode and
1.1.1 Information for sampling of shaped refractory
Cathode Carbon Material at Room Temperature
products, in general, is given in ISO 5022. This standard details
D6744 Test Method for Determination of the Thermal Con-
the statistical basis for sampling plans for acceptance testing of
ductivity of Anode Carbons by the Guarded Heat Flow
a consignment or lot. Anodes used in the production of
Meter Technique
aluminum have specific requirements for sampling and while
D6745 Test Method for Linear Thermal Expansion of Elec-
the statistical basis for sampling given in ISO 5022 applies,
trode Carbons
further or modified requirements may also apply.
3
1.1.2 Information for sampling of anodes for Al-metal 2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 5022 Shaped refractory products—Sampling and accep-
production is given in ISO 8007-2. This standard details the
statistical basis for sampling plans for acceptance testing of a tance testing
consignment or lot. ISO 8007-2 Carbonaceous materials used in the production
of aluminium – Sampling plans and sampling from indi-
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
vidual units – Part 2: Prebaked anodes
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
3. Terminology
NOTE 1—The following ASTM standards are noted as sources of useful
information: Test Methods D5502, D6120, D6744, and D6745. 3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this guide, refer to
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Terminology D4175.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.1 block, n—a carbon anode, a single unit.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.2 prebaked, n—a baked carbon article or block.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.2.3 sample, n—the portion of carbon obtained from an
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
anode.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.2.4 specimen, n—a piece or portion of a sample used to
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
make a test.
1 2
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcom- contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
mittee D02.05 on Properties of Fuels, Petroleum Coke and Carbon Material. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved July 1, 2023. Published July 2023. Originally approved the ASTM website.
ɛ1 3
in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D6353 – 06 (2017) . DOI: Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
10.1520/D6353-23. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
*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
1

--------------------
...

This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
´1
Designation: D6353 − 06 (Reapproved 2017) D6353 − 23
Standard Guide for
Sampling Plan and Core Sampling for Prebaked Anodes
1
Used in Aluminum Production
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6353; 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
ε NOTE—Subsection 7.1.5 was corrected editorially in February 2017.
1. Scope Scope*
1.1 This guide covers sampling for prebaked carbon anodes used in the production of aluminum, and details procedures for taking
test samples from anode blocks. It covers equipment and procedures for obtaining samples from anode blocks in a manner that
does not destroy the block or prevent its subsequent use as originally intended. However, the user must determine the subsequent
use of the sampled anode blocks. Preferred locations for taking samples from single units of anodes are covered in this guide.
1.1.1 Information for sampling of shaped refractory products, in general, is given in ISO 5022. This standard details the statistical
basis for sampling plans for acceptance testing of a consignment or lot. Anodes used in the production of aluminum have specific
requirements for sampling and while the statistical basis for sampling given in ISO 5022 applies, further or modified requirements
may also apply.
1.1.2 Information for sampling of anodes for Al-metal production is given in ISO 8007-2. This standard details the statistical basis
for sampling plans for acceptance testing of a consignment or lot.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
NOTE 1—The following ASTM standards are noted as sources of useful information: Test Methods D5502, D6120, D6744, and D6745.
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 healthsafety, health, and environmental practices and determine
the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
NOTE 1—The following ASTM standards are noted as sources of useful information: Test Methods C559, C611, C651, C747, C1025, C1039, and E1225.
1.4 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
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D02.05 on Properties of Fuels, Petroleum Coke and Carbon Material.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2017July 1, 2023. Published February 2017July 2023. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20062017 as
ɛ1
D6353 – 06 (2011).(2017) . DOI: 10.1520/D6353-06R17E01.10.1520/D6353-23.
2
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
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
D6353 − 23
D4175 Terminology Relating to Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants
C559D5502 Test Method for BulkApparent Density by Physical Measurements of Manufactured Carbon and Graphite
ArticlesAnode and Cathode Carbon Used by the Aluminum Industry
C611D6120 Test Method for Electrical Resistivity of Manufactured Carbon and Graphite Articles Anode and Cathode Carbon
Material at Room Temperature
C651 Test Method for Flexural Strength of Manufactured Carbon and Graphite Articles Using Four-Point Loading at Room
Temperature
C747D6744 Test Method for Moduli of Elasticity and Fundamental Frequencies of Carbon and Graphite Materials by Sonic
ResonanceDetermination of the Thermal Conductivity of Anode Carbons by the Guarded Heat Flow Meter Technique
C1025D6745 Test Method for Modulus of R
...