EN 13639:2017
(Main)Determination of total organic carbon in limestone
Determination of total organic carbon in limestone
This European Standard specifies methods for the determination of the total organic carbon content (TOC) in limestone.
The standard describes the reference method and alternative methods which can be considered to be equivalent.
In the case of a dispute, only the reference method is used.
Any other methods may be used provided they are calibrated, either against the reference method or against internationally accepted reference materials, in order to demonstrate their equivalence.
Bestimmung des Gesamtgehalts an organischem Kohlenstoff in Kalkstein
Diese Europäische Norm legt Verfahren für die Bestimmung des Gesamtgehalts an organischem Kohlenstoff (TOC, en: total organic carbon) in Kalkstein fest.
ANMERKUNG Dieses Verfahren behandelt die Bestimmung von TOC < 1 %.
Diese Norm beschreibt das Referenzverfahren und Alternativverfahren, die als gleichwertig betrachtet werden können.
Determination du carbone organique total dans le calcaire
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les méthodes de détermination de la teneur en carbone organique total (COT) du calcaire.
NOTE Cette méthode couvre la détermination de la COT < 1 %.
La norme décrit la méthode de référence et les variantes qui peuvent être considérées comme équivalentes.
Določevanje celotnega organskega ogljika v apnencu
Ta evropski standard določa metode za določevanje celotnega organskega ogljika (TOC) v apnencu.
V tem standardu so opisane referenčna metoda in alternativne metode, ki se lahko obravnavajo kot enakovredne.
V primeru spora se uporabi le referenčna metoda.
Uporabijo se lahko tudi druge metode, če so umerjene glede na referenčno metodo ali mednarodno sprejete referenčne materiale, s čimer se dokaže njihova enakovrednost.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 26-Sep-2017
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Mar-2018
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 51 - Cement and building limes
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 51/WG 15 - Revision of methods of testing cement
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 05-Mar-2023
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 04-Oct-2017
- Effective Date
- 04-Oct-2017
Overview
EN 13639:2017 (CEN) specifies standardized methods for the determination of total organic carbon (TOC) in limestone. The standard defines a reference method (gravimetric wet oxidation) and several alternative methods (gravimetric furnace oxidation; infrared detection with low‑ or high‑temperature furnace oxidation; conductivity or IR methods). Alternative methods are acceptable when calibrated against the reference method or internationally accepted reference materials. In dispute situations, only the reference method is used. The standard covers TOC determinations typically for contents below 1%.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and principle: Methods measure organic carbon after decarbonation, oxidation of organics, purification of produced CO2 and CO2 measurement.
- Reference vs. alternative methods: Clause structure includes
- Gravimetric wet oxidation - reference method (Clause 6)
- Gravimetric furnace oxidation - alternative method No. 1 (Clause 7)
- IR detection with low‑temperature furnace oxidation - alternative No. 2 (Clause 8)
- IR detection or conductivity with high‑temperature furnace oxidation - alternatives No. 3 and No. 4 (Clauses 9–10)
- Sampling and preparation: Laboratory sample prepared per ISO 11464; ground to pass a 90 µm sieve (ISO 3310‑1). Drying may be modified for samples with volatile organic carbon.
- Reagents and apparatus: Lists analytical‑grade reagents (acids, oxidising mixtures, catalysts), carrier gases (CO2‑free air, O2, N2 or Ar), balances, ovens, crucibles and specialized analysers (combustion/IR carbon analysers).
- Quality and statistics: Specifies number of tests (minimum one for series under statistical control; two when not in a series; two in disputes), repeatability and reproducibility concepts, determination limit methodology (based on DIN 32645), and requirement for blank determinations and calibration.
- Reporting: Test report requirements and calculations are specified (see Clause 12).
Applications and typical users
- Who uses EN 13639:2017
- Cement, lime and mortar manufacturers
- Quarry operators and limestone producers
- Analytical and quality control laboratories
- Construction material R&D and certification bodies
- Practical uses
- Quality control of limestone feedstock for cement and lime production
- Ensuring compliance with material specifications where organic carbon affects processing or product performance
- Validating alternative TOC measurement systems through calibration to the reference method
- Resolving analytical disputes by applying the specified reference method and repeatability criteria
Related standards and references
- ISO 11464 - Soil quality - Pretreatment of samples for physico‑chemical analysis (sample prep guidance cited)
- ISO 3310‑1 - Test sieves (90 µm sieve specification)
- DIN 32645 - Statistical determination limit methodology referenced
Keywords: EN 13639:2017, total organic carbon, TOC in limestone, CEN standard, reference method, gravimetric method, infrared detection, furnace oxidation, sampling 90 µm, calibration, repeatability, reproducibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13639:2017 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Determination of total organic carbon in limestone". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies methods for the determination of the total organic carbon content (TOC) in limestone. The standard describes the reference method and alternative methods which can be considered to be equivalent. In the case of a dispute, only the reference method is used. Any other methods may be used provided they are calibrated, either against the reference method or against internationally accepted reference materials, in order to demonstrate their equivalence.
This European Standard specifies methods for the determination of the total organic carbon content (TOC) in limestone. The standard describes the reference method and alternative methods which can be considered to be equivalent. In the case of a dispute, only the reference method is used. Any other methods may be used provided they are calibrated, either against the reference method or against internationally accepted reference materials, in order to demonstrate their equivalence.
EN 13639:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13639:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13639:2002, EN 13639:2002/AC:2004. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Bestimmung des Gesamtgehalts an organishchem Kohlenstoff in KalksteinDetermination du carbone organique total dans le calcaireDetermination of total organic carbon in limestone91.100.10Cement. Mavec. Apno. MaltaCement. Gypsum. Lime. MortarICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13639:2017SIST EN 13639:2017en01-december-2017SIST EN 13639:2017SLOVENSKI
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European foreword . 4 1 Scope . 5 2 Normative references . 5 3 General requirements for testing . 5 3.1 Number of tests . 5 3.2 General statistical terms . 5 3.3 Expression of masses and results . 6 3.4 Blank determinations . 6 3.5 Sampling and sampling preparation . 6 3.6 General test principles . 6 4 Reagents . 7 5 General apparatus . 9 5.1 Balances . 9 5.2 Laboratory ovens . 9 5.3 Crucibles . 10 6 Gravimetric method with wet oxidation (reference method) . 10 6.1 Principle . 10 6.2 Apparatus . 10 6.3 Procedure. 11 6.4 Calculation . 12 7 Gravimetric method with furnace oxidation (alternative method No. 1) . 12 7.1 Principle . 12 7.2 Apparatus . 12 7.3 Procedure. 14 7.4 Calculation . 14 8 Infrared detection method with furnace oxidation (low temperature) (alternative method No. 2) . 15 8.1 Principle . 15 8.2 Apparatus . 15 8.3 Procedure. 17 8.4 Calculation . 18 9 Infrared detection or conductivity methods with furnace oxidation (high temperature): procedure A (alternative method No. 3) . 19 9.1 Principle . 19 9.2 Apparatus . 19 9.3 Procedure. 20 10 Infrared detection or conductivity methods with furnace oxidation (high temperature): procedure B (alternative method No. 4) . 21 10.1 Principle . 21 10.2 Apparatus . 21 10.3 Procedure. 21 SIST EN 13639:2017
Features of commercial HF (High Frequency) combustion/infrared carbon analyzers . 23 A.1 Combustion . 23 A.2 Infrared gas analyser . 24 Annex B (informative)
Assignment of reagents to methods . 25 Bibliography . 27
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NOTE This determination limit is based on DIN 32645 [2]. 3.3 Expression of masses and results Express masses in grams to an accuracy of ± 0,000 5 g. Express the results as a percentage to at least two decimal places, if the difference between the individual test results exceeds two times the repeatability standard deviation given in Clause 10, the test shall be repeated. 3.4 Blank determinations Carry out a blank determination without a sample following the same procedure and using the same amounts of reagents. Correct the results obtained for the analytical determination. 3.5 Sampling and sampling preparation Depending on the size of the raw material, a sample of at least 1 kg up to 10 kg shall be taken by the procedure described in ISO 11464, dried, crushed, reduced and ground to form a representative laboratory sample for analysis. The laboratory sample shall pass a sieve of 90 µm mesh size conforming to ISO 3310-1. The drying process shall be modified, if necessary, to accommodate samples known to contain high contents of volatile organic carbon. 3.6 General test principles In general, all the methods consist of the following procedures: a) decarbonation of the original limestone sample; b) purification of the carrier gas, if it is not of high purified quality; SIST EN 13639:2017
0,88 to 0,91 hydrochloric acid
1,18 to 1,19 hydrogen peroxide
1,11 nitric acid
1,40 to 1,42 phosphoric acid
1,71 to 1,75 sulfuric acid
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The degree of dilution is always given as a volumetric sum, for example: dilute hydrochloric acid 1 + 2 means that 1 volume of concentrated hydrochloric acid is to be mixed with 2 volumes of water. 4.2 Ammonia solution (NH3 × H2O) 4.3 Calcium chloride, anhydrous (CaCI2) 4.4 Calibration reagent, metal For example iron with known carbon content. 4.5 Carbon dioxide in oxygen Concentrations, 0,95 vol.% and 19 vol.% 4.6 Carrier gases Air, oxygen, nitrogen or argon, free of carbon dioxide and hydrocarbons, depending on application. 4.7 Chromic acid Dissolve 5 g of chromium trioxide (4.8) in 10 ml of water. Add sulfuric acid (4.13) with stirring, until the chromium trioxide, which initially precipitates, is just re-dissolved. SIST EN 13639:2017
1 Where substances are listed in REACH Regulation Annex XIV List of substances subject to authorisation, Article 56(3) of REACH provides a generic exemption from authorisation for listed substances for use in scientific research and development.
Scientific research and development includes use of listed substances as reagents for analysis and quality control purposes as long as use is carried out under controlled conditions and the amount does not exceed one tonne per year, per legal entity.
See FAQ [585] on ECHA's website. SIST EN 13639:2017
Key 1 drying tower for carrier gas containing a carbon dioxide absorbent (4.34) 2 safety trap 3 inlet tube for the oxidising mixture (4.26) with glass rod stopper 4 150 ml round bottom distillation flask 5 100 ml sharp bottomed flask with 50 ml chromic acid (4.7) 6 absorption tube filled (in order upwards) with zinc wool (4.38), lead chromate (4.19) and silver gauze (4.32). The materials are fixed in place with cotton wool plugs 7 absorption tube filled with magnesium perchlorate (4.20), fixed in place with cotton wool 8 absorption tube with a total volume of approximately 11 cm3 containing, in order, absorbent for carbon dioxide (4.34), and magnesium perchlorate (4.20), fixed in place with cotton wool plugs 9 bubble counter, containing concentrated sulfuric acid (4.13) 10 vacuum Figure 1 – Apparatus for TOC determination by wet oxidation method WARNING — Use of acid resistant fume cupboards and acid resistant gloves is obligatory 6.3 Procedure Weigh, to an accuracy of ± 0,000 5 g, (1,00 ± 0,05) g of limestone (m1). Transfer to the 150 ml round flask, add 2 ml of water and 30 ml of phosphoric acid (4.12). Heat the mixture and boil gently for 4 min to expel the carbon dioxide. Cool the mixture and connect the flask to the apparatus. Substitute for the absorption tube (see Figure 1, no. 8) a glass tube and pass 2 I of carrier gas (4.6) through the apparatus to clear the system of any carbon dioxide. Fit the weighed absorption tube again to the apparatus and SIST EN 13639:2017
is the mass of the absorption tube before absorption of carbon dioxide in grams; mu2 is the mass of the absorption tube after absorption of carbon dioxide in grams; m1 is the mass of the sample in grams. 7 Gravimetric method with furnace oxidation (alternative method No. 1) 7.1 Principle The carbon dioxide in the limestone is driven off by use of hydrochloric acid (4.9) at approximately 130 °C. The insolubl
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The SIST EN 13639:2017 standard provides a comprehensive framework for determining the total organic carbon (TOC) content in limestone, making it an essential reference in the field of environmental monitoring and quality assessment of geological materials. The scope of this standard is clearly defined, ensuring that users can reliably identify the appropriate methods for TOC determination. It presents both a reference method and alternative methods, enhancing flexibility while maintaining scientific rigor. The stipulation that only the reference method is used in disputes underscores the credibility and reliability of the standard, giving stakeholders confidence in its application. One of the significant strengths of this standard is its emphasis on calibration. By allowing other methods to be used as long as they are calibrated against the reference method or accepted international standards, the document promotes a thorough approach to testing. This adaptability caters to a variety of laboratory settings and technological advancements, ensuring that users can employ the best-suited techniques for their specific requirements while adhering to established reliability criteria. In terms of relevance, the EN 13639:2017 standard addresses a vital component of geochemical analysis that has implications for environmental science, quality control in limestone production, and broader ecological assessments. As the awareness of carbon content and its implications for environmental impact grows, the necessity for standardized, robust methodologies like those described in this document becomes increasingly paramount. In summary, SIST EN 13639:2017 stands as a critical document in facilitating accurate and standardized measurements of total organic carbon in limestone, boasting a well-structured approach that marries flexibility with high standards of quality assurance. Its detailed framework is pivotal for professionals looking to conduct reliable assessments in line with European and international standards.
EN 13639:2017 표준은 석회석 내 총 유기 탄소(TOC) 함량을 측정하는 방법을 명시하고 있어, 해당 분야에서 매우 중요한 기준으로 자리잡고 있습니다. 이 표준의 중요성은 석회석의 품질 평가 및 환경적 영향을 분석하는 데 필수적인 탄소 함량 측정에 있습니다. 이 표준은 참조 방법과 동등한 방법들을 포함하고 있으며, 이는 사용자가 다양한 측정 방식을 선택할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 가장 중요한 점은 분쟁 상황에서 오직 참조 방법만이 사용된다는 것이며, 이는 결과의 신뢰성을 높이는 요소로 작용합니다. 따라서 EN 13639:2017 표준의 채택은 실험실의 신뢰도를 확보하고, 산업 내에서의 공정성을 강화하는 데 기여합니다. 또한, 다른 방법들을 사용할 수 있는 조건을 제시하므로 유연성을 제공하는 점에서도 안심이 됩니다. 이 방법들은 참조 방법이나 국제적으로 인정된 기준을 따르는 기법과 보정되어야 하며, 이는 모든 측정 방식의 일관성을 보장합니다. 이러한 측정 방법의 표준화는 연구 및 산업 분야에서의 데이터 비교를 용이하게 하여, 결과의 정확성 및 일관성을 더해줍니다. 결론적으로, EN 13639:2017 표준은 총 유기 탄소의 정량화와 관련하여 매우 중요한 역할을 수행하며, 참조 방법 및 동등한 방법들에 대한 명확한 지침을 제공함으로써 관련 산업의 전반적인 효율성을 높이고 있습니다. 표준의 예상되는 활용성과 그 강력한 신뢰성 덕분에, 이 문서는 석회석 분석 분야에서 반드시 참고해야 할 귀중한 자료입니다.
本標準「EN 13639:2017」は、石灰石中の全有機炭素（TOC）含有量の測定方法を規定しています。この欧州規格は、石灰石の評価や品質管理において不可欠な文書であり、その範囲は石灰石中の有機炭素に関する正確な定量を確立することに焦点を当てています。 本標準の強みは、基準となる参照方法と、それに相当する代替方法が明確に定義されている点です。参照方法に従って、全有機炭素の測定が行われるため、結果の信頼性と一貫性が保証されます。争議が生じた場合には、参照方法のみが使用されることで、公正さが保たれています。これにより、業界全体での標準化と整合性が促進され、測定結果の比較が容易になります。 さらに、代替方法も使用することができ、その際には参照方法または国際的に承認されたリファレンス材料に対してキャリブレーションを行うことが求められます。このプロセスは、各種方法の有効性を確認するために重要であり、石灰石中の全有機炭素含有量の精度を維持する助けとなります。 「EN 13639:2017」は、環境分析や石灰石関連の産業における基準として、石灰石の品質や特性を正確に評価するための基盤を提供しており、その関連性は非常に高いと言えます。これにより、石灰石産業に関わるすべての関係者は、品質管理の向上や、サステナビリティに向けた取り組みを積極的に進めることが可能となるでしょう。
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