C07.05 - Chemical Tests

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The presence and concentration of elements in lime and limestone is important in determining product quality and its suitability for various uses. This test method provides a means of measuring the major and trace element concentration in lime and limestone.
SCOPE
1.1 The following test method covers the use of inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP) and atomic absorption spectroscopy (AA) in the analysis of major and trace elements in limestone and lime (calcined limestone).  
1.2 Table 1 lists some of the elements that can be analyzed by this test method and the preferred wavelengths. Also see U.S. EPA Methods 200.7 and 200.9.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This procedure is suitable for manufacturing control and verifying that the product meets specifications. It provides rapid, multi-element determinations with sufficient accuracy to ensure product quality and minimize production delays. The analytical performance data included may be used as a benchmark to determine whether similar X-ray spectrometers provide equivalent precision and accuracy, or whether the performance of a particular X-ray spectrometer has changed.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the X-ray emission spectrometric analysis of limestone, quicklime, hydrated lime, and hydraulic lime using wavelength dispersive instruments.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 10.  
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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 There are existing lime-based flue gas desulfurization units in operation that require a method to measure the oxides available for sulfur dioxide absorption. Dissolved magnesium oxide varies among limes depending on the limestone sources and calcination conditions.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers analysis of magnesian, dolomitic and high-calcium limes for total neutralizing capability and dissolved major oxides. Dissolved calcium and magnesium are the major species that neutralize acid under the conditions of the test.  
1.2 The test conditions are chosen to measure the acid-neutralizing capacity of both calcium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide contained in slaked lime. By controlling the neutralization pH at 6, magnesium hydroxide and magnesium oxide are titrated in addition to calcium hydroxide fraction.  
1.3 This test method also determines the fraction of Mg ions present in the lime that will dissolve under lime flue gas desulfurization (FGD) conditions. Because the Mg2+ ion alters FGD performance, it is important to know its concentration.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.5 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.  
1.6 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Since all limes and waste acid solutions are different, this test method evaluates the relative quantity of a given lime needed for the neutralization of a specific quantity of acid.  
4.2 Liming materials have a specific basicity factor or measure of alkalinity which can be used for comparing their relative neutralizing power. It avoids dependence on chemical analysis and is determined as grams of calcium oxide equivalents per kilogram of liming material.  
4.3 Likewise, specific waste acids have an acid value that can be expressed as grams of hydrochloric acid equivalent per litre of acid waste. This value is related on a stoichiometric basis to lime neutralization requirements of a liquid acid waste.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the testing of quicklime and hydrated lime for use in the treatment of waste acid solutions and includes the characterization of the liming material and of the acid waste.  
Note 1: When agreed upon by the manufacturer and the purchaser, this method may be used directly to evaluate the lime requirement for a plant waste acid and in the preparation of the lime slurry; the pH, the time, temperature, and other conditions of treatment may be adjusted to conform to plant practice. Otherwise the test shall be performed as described in this method.
Note 2: Under some conditions of test the lime requirement may vary substantially from that indicated by ultimate chemical analysis or by the use of a determination of available alkalinity by titration to a stoichiometric end point.  
1.2 Units—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, 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 These test methods provide accurate and reliable analytical procedures to determine the chemical constituents of limestone, quicklime, and hydrated lime (see Note 1). The percentages of specific constituents which determine a material's quality or fitness for use are of significance depending upon the purpose or end use of the material. Results obtained may be used in relation to specification requirements.  
4.2 Because quicklime and hydrated lime quickly absorb water and carbon dioxide from the air, precision and bias are extremely dependent upon precautions taken during sample preparation and analysis to minimize excessive exposure to ambient conditions.  
Note 1: These test methods can be applied to other calcareous materials if provisions are made to compensate for known interferences.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of high-calcium and dolomitic limestone, quicklime, and hydrated lime. These test methods are classified as either standard (preferred) or alternative (optional).  
1.2 The standard test methods are those that employ classical gravimetric or volumetric analytical procedures and are typically those required for referee analyses where chemical specification requirements are an essential part of contractual agreement between buyer and seller.  
1.3 Alternative or optional test methods are provided for those who wish to use procedures shorter or more convenient than the standard methods for the routine determinations of certain constituents. Optional test methods may sometimes be preferred to the standard test methods, but frequently the use of modern and expensive instrumentation is indicated which may not be accessible to everyone. Therefore, the use of these test methods must be left to the discretion of each laboratory.  
1.4 The analytical procedures appear in the following order:    
Section    
Aluminum Oxide  
15  
Available Lime Index  
28    
Calcium and Magnesium Oxide:  
Alternative EDTA Titration Method  
31  
Calcium Carbonate Equivalent  
33    
Calcium Oxide:  
Gravimetric Method  
16    
Volumetric Method  
17    
Carbon Dioxide by Standard Method  
22    
Combined Oxides of Iron and Aluminum  
12    
Ferrous Iron  
Appendix X5  
Free Calcium Oxide  
Appendix X6    
Free Moisture in Hydrated Lime  
21    
Free Moisture in Limestone  
20    
Free Silica  
29  
Insoluble Matter Including Silicon Dioxide:    
Standard Method  
8    
Optional Perchloric Acid Method  
9  
Insoluble Matter Other Than Silicon Dioxide  
11    
Loss on Ignition  
19  
Magnesium Oxide  
18  
Manganese:    
Bismuthate Method  
Appendix X4    
Periodate (Photometric) Method  
27    
pH Determination of Alkaline Earth Solutions  
34    
Phosphorus:    
Titrimetric Method  
Appendix X3    
Molybdovanadate Method  
26  
Silicon Dioxide  
10  
Strontium Oxide  
Appendix X2    
Sulfur Trioxide  
23    
Total Carbon:    
Direct Combustion-Thermal Conductivity Cell
Method  
32  
Total Carbon and Sulfur:    
Combustion/Infrared Detection Method  
35    
Total Iron:    
Standard Method, Potassium Dichromate
Titration  
13    
Potassium Permanganate Titration Method  
Appendix X1  
Ortho-Phenanthroline, Photometric Method  
14  
Total Sulfur:    
Sodium Carbonate Fusion  
24  
Combustion-Iodate Titration Method  
25  
Unhydrated Oxides  
30  
1.5 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.
For specific precautionary statements, see 9.3, 10.2.1, 18.4.3, 31.6.4.2, X2.3.1, and X5.4.1.1.  
1.6 This international standard was developed...

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 These test methods provide accurate and reliable analytical procedures to determine the chemical constituents of limestone, quicklime, and hydrated lime (see Note 1). The percentages of specific constituents which determine a material's quality or fitness for use are of significance depending upon the purpose or end use of the material. Results obtained may be used in relation to specification requirements.  
4.2 Because quicklime and hydrated lime quickly absorb water and carbon dioxide from the air, precision and bias are extremely dependent upon precautions taken during sample preparation and analysis to minimize excessive exposure to ambient conditions.  
Note 1: These test methods can be applied to other calcareous materials if provisions are made to compensate for known interferences.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of high-calcium and dolomitic limestone, quicklime, and hydrated lime. These test methods are classified as either standard (preferred) or alternative (optional).  
1.2 The standard test methods are those that employ classical gravimetric or volumetric analytical procedures and are typically those required for referee analyses where chemical specification requirements are an essential part of contractual agreement between buyer and seller.  
1.3 Alternative or optional test methods are provided for those who wish to use procedures shorter or more convenient than the standard methods for the routine determinations of certain constituents. Optional test methods may sometimes be preferred to the standard test methods, but frequently the use of modern and expensive instrumentation is indicated which may not be accessible to everyone. Therefore, the use of these test methods must be left to the discretion of each laboratory.  
1.4 The analytical procedures appear in the following order:    
Section    
Aluminum Oxide  
15  
Available Lime Index  
28    
Calcium and Magnesium Oxide:  
Alternative EDTA Titration Method  
31  
Calcium Carbonate Equivalent  
33    
Calcium Oxide:  
Gravimetric Method  
16    
Volumetric Method  
17    
Carbon Dioxide by Standard Method  
22    
Combined Oxides of Iron and Aluminum  
12    
Ferrous Iron  
Appendix X5  
Free Calcium Oxide  
Appendix X6    
Free Moisture in Hydrated Lime  
21    
Free Moisture in Limestone  
20    
Free Silica  
29  
Insoluble Matter Including Silicon Dioxide:    
Standard Method  
8    
Optional Perchloric Acid Method  
9  
Insoluble Matter Other Than Silicon Dioxide  
11    
Loss on Ignition  
19  
Magnesium Oxide  
18  
Manganese:    
Bismuthate Method  
Appendix X4    
Periodate (Photometric) Method  
27    
pH Determination of Alkaline Earth Solutions  
34    
Phosphorus:    
Titrimetric Method  
Appendix X3    
Molybdovanadate Method  
26  
Silicon Dioxide  
10  
Strontium Oxide  
Appendix X2    
Sulfur Trioxide  
23    
Total Carbon:    
Direct Combustion-Thermal Conductivity Cell
Method  
32  
Total Carbon and Sulfur:    
Combustion/Infrared Detection Method  
35    
Total Iron:    
Standard Method, Potassium Dichromate
Titration  
13    
Potassium Permanganate Titration Method  
Appendix X1  
Ortho-Phenanthroline, Photometric Method  
14  
Total Sulfur:    
Sodium Carbonate Fusion  
24  
Combustion-Iodate Titration Method  
25  
Unhydrated Oxides  
30  
1.5 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. For specific precautionary statements, see 9.3, 10.2.1, 18.4.3, 31.6.4.2, X2.3.1, and X5.4.1.1.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in...

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 These test methods provide accurate and reliable analytical procedures to determine the chemical constituents of limestone, quicklime, and hydrated lime (see Note 1). The percentages of specific constituents which determine a material's quality or fitness for use are of significance depending upon the purpose or end use of the material. Results obtained may be used in relation to specification requirements.  
4.2 Because quicklime and hydrated lime quickly absorb water and carbon dioxide from the air, precision and bias are extremely dependent upon precautions taken during sample preparation and analysis to minimize excessive exposure to ambient conditions.  
Note 1: These test methods can be applied to other calcareous materials if provisions are made to compensate for known interferences.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of high-calcium and dolomitic limestone, quicklime, and hydrated lime. These test methods are classified as either standard (preferred) or alternative (optional).  
1.2 The standard test methods are those that employ classical gravimetric or volumetric analytical procedures and are typically those required for referee analyses where chemical specification requirements are an essential part of contractual agreement between buyer and seller.  
1.3 Alternative or optional test methods are provided for those who wish to use procedures shorter or more convenient than the standard methods for the routine determinations of certain constituents. Optional test methods may sometimes be preferred to the standard test methods, but frequently the use of modern and expensive instrumentation is indicated which may not be accessible to everyone. Therefore, the use of these test methods must be left to the discretion of each laboratory.  
1.4 The analytical procedures appear in the following order:    
Section    
Aluminum Oxide  
15  
Available Lime Index  
28    
Calcium and Magnesium Oxide:  
Alternative EDTA Titration Method  
31  
Calcium Carbonate Equivalent  
33    
Calcium Oxide:  
Gravimetric Method  
16    
Volumetric Method  
17    
Carbon Dioxide by Standard Method  
22    
Combined Oxides of Iron and Aluminum  
12    
Ferrous Iron  
Appendix X5  
Free Calcium Oxide  
Appendix X6    
Free Moisture in Hydrated Lime  
21    
Free Moisture in Limestone  
20    
Free Silica  
29  
Insoluble Matter Including Silicon Dioxide:    
Standard Method  
8    
Optional Perchloric Acid Method  
9  
Insoluble Matter Other Than Silicon Dioxide  
11    
Loss on Ignition  
19  
Magnesium Oxide  
18  
Manganese:    
Bismuthate Method  
Appendix X4    
Periodate (Photometric) Method  
27    
pH Determination of Alkaline Earth Solutions  
34    
Phosphorus:    
Titrimetric Method  
Appendix X3    
Molybdovanadate Method  
26  
Silicon Dioxide  
10  
Strontium Oxide  
Appendix X2    
Sulfur Trioxide  
23    
Total Carbon:    
Direct Combustion-Thermal Conductivity Cell
Method  
32  
Total Carbon and Sulfur:    
Combustion/Infrared Detection Method  
35    
Total Iron:    
Standard Method, Potassium Dichromate
Titration  
13    
Potassium Permanganate Titration Method  
Appendix X1  
Ortho-Phenanthroline, Photometric Method  
14  
Total Sulfur:    
Sodium Carbonate Fusion  
24  
Combustion-Iodate Titration Method  
25  
Unhydrated Oxides  
30  
1.5 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. For specific precautionary statements, see 9.3, 10.2.1, 18.4.3, 31.6.4.2, X2.3.1, and X5.4.1.1.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in...

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 There are existing lime-based flue gas desulfurization units in operation that require a method to measure the oxides available for sulfur dioxide absorption. Dissolved magnesium oxide varies among limes depending on the limestone sources and calcination conditions.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers analysis of magnesian, dolomitic and high-calcium limes for total neutralizing capability and dissolved major oxides. Dissolved calcium and magnesium are the major species that neutralize acid under the conditions of the test.  
1.2 The test conditions are chosen to measure the acid-neutralizing capacity of both calcium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide contained in slaked lime. By controlling the neutralization pH at 6, magnesium hydroxide and magnesium oxide are titrated in addition to calcium hydroxide fraction.  
1.3 This test method also determines the fraction of Mg ions present in the lime that will dissolve under lime flue gas desulfurization (FGD) conditions. Because the Mg2+ ion alters FGD performance, it is important to know its concentration.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.5 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 There are existing lime-based flue gas desulfurization units in operation that require a method to measure the oxides available for sulfur dioxide absorption. Dissolved magnesium oxide varies among limes depending on the limestone sources and calcination conditions.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers analysis of magnesian, dolomitic and high-calcium limes for total neutralizing capability and dissolved major oxides. Dissolved calcium and magnesium are the major species that neutralize acid under the conditions of the test.  
1.2 The test conditions are chosen to measure the acid-neutralizing capacity of both calcium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide contained in slaked lime. By controlling the neutralization pH at 6, magnesium hydroxide and magnesium oxide are titrated in addition to calcium hydroxide fraction.  
1.3 This test method also determines the fraction of Mg ions present in the lime that will dissolve under lime flue gas desulfurization (FGD) conditions. Because the Mg++ ion alters FGD performance, it is important to know its concentration.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.5 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The presence and concentration of elements in lime and limestone is important in determining product quality and its suitability for various uses. This test method provides a means of measuring the major and trace element concentration in lime and limestone.
SCOPE
1.1 The following test method covers the use of inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP) and atomic absorption spectroscopy (AA) in the analysis of major and trace elements in limestone and lime (calcined limestone).  
1.2 Table 1 lists some of the elements that can be analyzed by this test method and the preferred wavelengths. Also see U.S. EPA Methods 200.7 and 200.9.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.4 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Since all limes and waste acid solutions are different, this test method evaluates the relative quantity of a given lime needed for the neutralization of a specific quantity of acid.  
4.2 Liming materials have a specific basicity factor or measure of alkalinity which can be used for comparing their relative neutralizing power. It avoids dependence on chemical analysis and is determined as grams of calcium oxide equivalents per kilogram of liming material.  
4.3 Likewise, specific waste acids have an acid value that can be expressed as grams of hydrochloric acid equivalent per litre of acid waste. This value is related on a stoichiometric basis to lime neutralization requirements of a liquid acid waste.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the testing of quicklime and hydrated lime for use in the treatment of waste acid solutions and includes the characterization of the liming material and of the acid waste. Note 1—When agreed upon by the manufacturer and the purchaser, this method may be used directly to evaluate the lime requirement for a plant waste acid and in the preparation of the lime slurry; the pH, the time, temperature, and other conditions of treatment may be adjusted to conform to plant practice. Otherwise the test shall be performed as described in this method. Note 2—Under some conditions of test the lime requirement may vary substantially from that indicated by ultimate chemical analysis or by the use of a determination of available alkalinity by titration to a stoichiometric end point.  
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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Since all limes and waste acid solutions are different, this test method evaluates the relative quantity of a given lime needed for the neutralization of a specific quantity of acid.  
4.2 Liming materials have a specific basicity factor or measure of alkalinity which can be used for comparing their relative neutralizing power. It avoids dependence on chemical analysis and is determined as grams of calcium oxide equivalents per kilogram of liming material.  
4.3 Likewise, specific waste acids have an acid value that can be expressed as grams of hydrochloric acid equivalent per litre of acid waste. This value is related on a stoichiometric basis to lime neutralization requirements of a liquid acid waste.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the testing of quicklime and hydrated lime for use in the treatment of waste acid solutions and includes the characterization of the liming material and of the acid waste.  
Note 1: When agreed upon by the manufacturer and the purchaser, this method may be used directly to evaluate the lime requirement for a plant waste acid and in the preparation of the lime slurry; the pH, the time, temperature, and other conditions of treatment may be adjusted to conform to plant practice. Otherwise the test shall be performed as described in this method.
Note 2: Under some conditions of test the lime requirement may vary substantially from that indicated by ultimate chemical analysis or by the use of a determination of available alkalinity by titration to a stoichiometric end point.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.3 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This procedure is suitable for manufacturing control and verifying that the product meets specifications. It provides rapid, multi-element determinations with sufficient accuracy to ensure product quality and minimize production delays. The analytical performance data included may be used as a benchmark to determine whether similar X-ray spectrometers provide equivalent precision and accuracy, or whether the performance of a particular X-ray spectrometer has changed.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the X-ray emission spectrometric analysis of limestone, quicklime, hydrated lime, and hydraulic lime using wavelength dispersive instruments.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 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.  Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 10.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 These test methods provide accurate and reliable analytical procedures to determine the chemical constituents of limestone, quicklime, and hydrated lime (See Note 1). The percentages of specific constituents which determine a material's quality or fitness for use are of significance depending upon the purpose or end use of the material. Results obtained may be used in relation to specification requirements.  
4.2 Because quicklime and hydrated lime quickly absorb water and carbon dioxide from the air, precision and bias are extremely dependent upon precautions taken during sample preparation and analysis to minimize excessive exposure to ambient conditions.  
Note 1: These test methods can be applied to other calcareous materials if provisions are made to compensate for known interferences.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of high-calcium and dolomitic limestone, quicklime, and hydrated lime. These test methods are classified as either standard (preferred) or alternative (optional).  
1.2 The standard test methods are those that employ classical gravimetric or volumetric analytical procedures and are typically those required for referee analyses where chemical specification requirements are an essential part of contractual agreement between buyer and seller.  
1.3 Alternative or optional test methods are provided for those who wish to use procedures shorter or more convenient than the standard methods for the routine determinations of certain constituents. Optional test methods may sometimes be preferred to the standard test methods, but frequently the use of modern and expensive instrumentation is indicated which may not be accessible to everyone. Therefore, the use of these test methods must be left to the discretion of each laboratory.  
1.4 The analytical procedures appear in the following order:    
Section    
Aluminum Oxide  
15  
Available Lime Index  
28    
Calcium and Magnesium Oxide:  
Alternative EDTA Titration Method  
31  
Calcium Carbonate Equivalent  
33    
Calcium Oxide:  
Gravimetric Method  
16    
Volumetric Method  
17    
Carbon Dioxide by Standard Method  
22    
Combined Oxides of Iron and Aluminum  
12    
Ferrous Iron  
Appendix X5  
Free Calcium Oxide  
Appendix X6    
Free Moisture in Hydrated Lime  
21    
Free Moisture in Limestone  
20    
Free Silica  
29  
Insoluble Matter Including Silicon Dioxide:    
Standard Method  
8    
Optional Perchloric Acid Method  
9  
Insoluble Matter Other Than Silicon Dioxide  
11    
Loss on Ignition  
19  
Magnesium Oxide  
18  
Manganese:    
Bismuthate Method  
Appendix X4    
Periodate (Photometric) Method  
27    
pH Determination of Alkaline Earth Solutions  
34    
Phosphorus:    
Titrimetric Method  
Appendix X3    
Molybdovanadate Method  
26  
Silicon Dioxide  
10  
Strontium Oxide  
Appendix X2    
Sulfur Trioxide  
23    
Total Carbon:    
Direct Combustion-Thermal Conductivity Cell Method  
32  
Total Carbon and Sulfur:    
Combustion/Infrared Detection Method  
35    
Total Iron:    
Standard Method, Potassium Dichromate Titration  
13    
Potassium Permanganate Titration Method  
Appendix X1  
Ortho-Phenanthroline, Photometric Method  
14  
Total Sulfur:    
Sodium Carbonate Fusion  
24  
Combustion-Iodate Titration Method  
25  
Unhydrated Oxides  
30  
1.5 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. For specific precautionary statements, see 9.3, 10.2.1, 18.4.3, 31.6.4.2, X2.3.1, and X5.4.1.1.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
These test methods provide accurate and reliable analytical procedures to determine the chemical constituents of limestone, quicklime, and hydrated lime (See Note 1). The percentages of specific constituents which determine a material's quality or fitness for use are of significance depending upon the purpose or end use of the material. Results obtained may be used in relation to specification requirements.
Because quicklime and hydrated lime quickly absorb water and carbon dioxide from the air, precision and bias are extremely dependent upon precautions taken during sample preparation and analysis to minimize excessive exposure to ambient conditions.  
Note 1—These test methods can be applied to other calcareous materials if provisions are made to compensate for known interferences.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of high-calcium and dolomitic limestone, quicklime, and hydrated lime. These test methods are classified as either standard (preferred) or alternative (optional).  
1.2 The standard test methods are those that employ classical gravimetric or volumetric analytical procedures and are typically those required for referee analyses where chemical specification requirements are an essential part of contractual agreement between buyer and seller.  
1.3 Alternative or optional test methods are provided for those who wish to use procedures shorter or more convenient than the standard methods for the routine determinations of certain constituents. Optional test methods may sometimes be preferred to the standard test methods, but frequently the use of modern and expensive instrumentation is indicated which may not be accessible to everyone. Therefore, the use of these test methods must be left to the discretion of each laboratory.  
1.4 The analytical procedures appear in the following order:
Section  Aluminum Oxide 15 Available Lime Index 28  Calcium and Magnesium Oxide:   Alternative EDTA Titration Method 31 Calcium Carbonate Equivalent 33  Calcium Oxide:   Gravimetric Method 16   Volumetric Method 17  Carbon Dioxide by Standard Method 22  Combined Oxides of Iron and Aluminum 12  Ferrous Iron Appendix X5 Free Calcium Oxide Appendix X6  Free Moisture in Hydrated Lime 21  Free Moisture in Limestone 20  Free Silica 29 Insoluble Matter Including Silicon Dioxide:    Standard Method  8   Optional Perchloric Acid Method  9 Insoluble Matter Other Than Silicon Dioxide 11  Loss on Ignition 19 Magnesium Oxide 18 Manganese:    Bismuthate Method Appendix X4   Periodate (Photometric) Method 27  pH Determination of Alkaline Earth Solutions 34  Phosphorus:    Titrimetric Method Appendix X3   Molybdovanadate Method 26 Silicon Dioxide 10 Strontium Oxide Appendix X2  Sulfur Trioxide 23  Total Carbon:    Direct Combustion-Thermal Conductivity Cell Method32 Total Carbon and Sulfur:    Combustion/Infrared Detection Method 35  Total Iron:    Standard Method, Potassium Dichromate Titration 13   Potassium Permanganate Titration Method Appendix X1  Ortho-Phenanthroline, Photometric Method 14 Total Sulfur:    Sodium Carbonate Fusion 24  Combustion-Iodate Titration Method 25  Unhydrated Oxides 30
1.5 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. For specific precautionary statements, see 9.3, 10.2.1, 18.4.3, 31.6.4.2, X2.3.1, and X5.4.1.1.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 These test methods provide accurate and reliable analytical procedures to determine the chemical constituents of limestone, quicklime, and hydrated lime (See Note 1). The percentages of specific constituents which determine a material's quality or fitness for use are of significance depending upon the purpose or end use of the material. Results obtained may be used in relation to specification requirements.  
4.2 Because quicklime and hydrated lime quickly absorb water and carbon dioxide from the air, precision and bias are extremely dependent upon precautions taken during sample preparation and analysis to minimize excessive exposure to ambient conditions.  
Note 1: These test methods can be applied to other calcareous materials if provisions are made to compensate for known interferences.
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1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of high-calcium and dolomitic limestone, quicklime, and hydrated lime. These test methods are classified as either standard (preferred) or alternative (optional).  
1.2 The standard test methods are those that employ classical gravimetric or volumetric analytical procedures and are typically those required for referee analyses where chemical specification requirements are an essential part of contractual agreement between buyer and seller.  
1.3 Alternative or optional test methods are provided for those who wish to use procedures shorter or more convenient than the standard methods for the routine determinations of certain constituents. Optional test methods may sometimes be preferred to the standard test methods, but frequently the use of modern and expensive instrumentation is indicated which may not be accessible to everyone. Therefore, the use of these test methods must be left to the discretion of each laboratory.  
1.4 The analytical procedures appear in the following order:    
Section    
Aluminum Oxide  
15  
Available Lime Index  
28    
Calcium and Magnesium Oxide:  
Alternative EDTA Titration Method  
31  
Calcium Carbonate Equivalent  
33    
Calcium Oxide:  
Gravimetric Method  
16    
Volumetric Method  
17    
Carbon Dioxide by Standard Method  
22    
Combined Oxides of Iron and Aluminum  
12    
Ferrous Iron  
Appendix X5  
Free Calcium Oxide  
Appendix X6    
Free Moisture in Hydrated Lime  
21    
Free Moisture in Limestone  
20    
Free Silica  
29  
Insoluble Matter Including Silicon Dioxide:    
Standard Method  
8    
Optional Perchloric Acid Method  
9  
Insoluble Matter Other Than Silicon Dioxide  
11    
Loss on Ignition  
19  
Magnesium Oxide  
18  
Manganese:    
Bismuthate Method  
Appendix X4    
Periodate (Photometric) Method  
27    
pH Determination of Alkaline Earth Solutions  
34    
Phosphorus:    
Titrimetric Method  
Appendix X3    
Molybdovanadate Method  
26  
Silicon Dioxide  
10  
Strontium Oxide  
Appendix X2    
Sulfur Trioxide  
23    
Total Carbon:    
Direct Combustion-Thermal Conductivity Cell Method  
32  
Total Carbon and Sulfur:    
Combustion/Infrared Detection Method  
35    
Total Iron:    
Standard Method, Potassium Dichromate Titration  
13    
Potassium Permanganate Titration Method  
Appendix X1  
Ortho-Phenanthroline, Photometric Method  
14  
Total Sulfur:    
Sodium Carbonate Fusion  
24  
Combustion-Iodate Titration Method  
25  
Unhydrated Oxides  
30  
1.5 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. For specific precautionary statements, see 9.3, 10.2.1, 18.4.3, 31.6.4.2, X2.3.1, and X5.4.1.1.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The presence and concentration of elements in lime and limestone is important in determining product quality and its suitability for various uses. This test method provides a means of measuring the major and trace element concentration in lime and limestone.
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1.1 The following test method covers the use of inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP) and atomic absorption spectroscopy (AA) in the analysis of major and trace elements in limestone and lime (calcined limestone).
1.2 Table 1 lists some of the elements that can be analyzed by this test method and the preferred wavelengths. Also see U.S. EPA Methods 200.7 and 200.9.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 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.
TABLE 1 Elements and Some Suggested WavelengthsA  Major ElementsICP Wavelength, nmAA Wavelength, nm Calcium317.933 (315.887)B422.7 Magnesium279.079 (285.213)285.2 Silicon251.611 (288.160)251.6 Aluminum308.215 (309.271)309.3 Iron259.940248.3 Manganese257.610279.5 Sodium588.995 (589.59)589.0 Potassium766.491766.5 Phosphorus214.914 (213.618)...C Strontium421.552460.7  Trace ElementsICP Wavelength, nmAA Wavelength, nm  Antimony206.833217.6 Arsenic193.696193.7 Barium455.403 (493.409)553.6 Beryllium313.042234.9 Boron249.773249.8 Cadmium226.502 (228.80)228.8 Chromium267.716 (205.552)357.9 Cobalt228.616240.7 (242.5) Copper324.754324.8 Lead220.353217.0 (283.3) Molybdenum202.030 (203.844)313.3 Nickel231.604 (221.647)232.0 Selenium196.090196.0 Silver328.068328.1 Sulfur180.731 (180.669)...C Thallium190.864276.8 Tin189.989235.5 (286.3) Vanadium292.402318.4 Zinc213.856 (202.551)213.9
A The suggested wavelengths may vary for your particular instrument.
B Numbers in parentheses are alternate wavelengths.
C Not recommended or not used.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
There are existing lime-based flue gas desulfurization units in operation that require a method to measure the oxides available for sulfur dioxide absorption. Dissolved magnesium oxide varies among limes depending on the limestone sources and calcination conditions.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers analysis of magnesian, dolomitic and high-calcium limes for total neutralizing capability and dissolved major oxides. Dissolved calcium and magnesium are the major species that neutralize acid under the conditions of the test.
1.2 The test conditions are chosen to measure the acid-neutralizing capacity of both calcium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide contained in slaked lime. By controlling the neutralization pH at 6, magnesium hydroxide and magnesium oxide are titrated in addition to calcium hydroxide fraction.
1.3 This test method also determines the fraction of Mg ions present in the lime that will dissolve under lime flue gas desulfurization (FGD) conditions. Because the Mg++ ion alters FGD performance, it is important to know its concentration.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Since all limes and waste acid solutions are different, this test method evaluates the relative quantity of a given lime needed for the neutralization of a specific quantity of acid.  
Liming materials have a specific basicity factor or measure of alkalinity which can be used for comparing their relative neutralizing power. It avoids dependence on chemical analysis and is determined as grams of calcium oxide equivalents per kilogram of liming material.  
Likewise, specific waste acids have an acid value that can be expressed as grams of hydrochloric acid equivalent per litre of acid waste. This value is related on a stoichiometric basis to lime neutralization requirements of a liquid acid waste.
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1.1 This test method covers the testing of quicklime and hydrated lime for use in the treatment of waste acid solutions and includes the characterization of the liming material and of the acid waste. Note 1
When agreed upon by the manufacturer and the purchaser, this method may be used directly to evaluate the lime requirement for a plant waste acid and in the preparation of the lime slurry; the pH, the time, temperature, and other conditions of treatment may be adjusted to conform to plant practice. Otherwise the test shall be performed as described in this method. Note 2
Under some conditions of test the lime requirement may vary substantially from that indicated by ultimate chemical analysis or by the use of a determination of available alkalinity by titration to a stoichiometric end point.
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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
These test methods provide accurate and reliable analytical procedures to determine the chemical constituents of limestone, quicklime, and hydrated lime (See Note 1). The percentages of specific constituents which determine a material’quality or fitness for use are of significance depending upon the purpose or end use of the material. Results obtained may be used in relation to specification requirements.
Because quicklime and hydrated lime quickly absorb water and carbon dioxide from the air, precision and bias are extremely dependent upon precautions taken during sample preparation and analysis to minimize excessive exposure to ambient conditions.  
Note 1—These test methods can be applied to other calcareous materials if provisions are made to compensate for known interferences.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of high-calcium and dolomitic limestone, quicklime, and hydrated lime. These test methods are classified as either standard (preferred) or alternative (optional).
1.2 The standard test methods are those that employ classical gravimetric or volumetric analytical procedures and are typically those required for referee analyses where chemical specification requirements are an essential part of contractual agreement between buyer and seller.
1.3 Alternative or optional test methods are provided for those who wish to use procedures shorter or more convenient than the standard methods for the routine determinations of certain constituents. Optional test methods may sometimes be preferred to the standard test methods, but frequently the use of modern and expensive instrumentation is indicated which may not be accessible to everyone. Therefore, the use of these test methods must be left to the discretion of each laboratory.
1.4 The analytical procedures appear in the following order:
1.5 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. For specific precautionary statements, see , , , , , and .

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This procedure is suitable for manufacturing control and verifying that the product meets specifications. It provides rapid, multi-element determinations with sufficient accuracy to ensure product quality and minimize production delays. The analytical performance data included may be used as a benchmark to determine whether similar X-ray spectrometers provide equivalent precision and accuracy, or whether the performance of a particular X-ray spectrometer has changed.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the X-ray emission spectrometric analysis of limestone, quicklime, hydrated lime, and hydraulic lime using wavelength dispersive instruments.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 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.  Specific precautionary statements are given in Section .

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The presence and concentration of elements in lime and limestone is important in determining product quality and its suitability for various uses. This test method provides a means of measuring the major and trace element concentration in lime and limestone.
SCOPE
1.1 The following test method covers the use of inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP) and atomic absorption spectroscopy (AA) in the analysis of major and trace elements in limestone and lime (calcined limestone).  
1.2 Table 1 lists some of the elements that can be analyzed by this test method and the preferred wavelengths. Also see U.S. EPA Method 200.7 and 200.9.  
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.

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers analysis of magnesian, dolomitic and high-calcium limes for total neutralizing capability and dissolved major oxides. Dissolved calcium and magnesium are the major species that neutralize acid under the conditions of the test.  
1.2 The test conditions are chosen to measure the acid-neutralizing capacity of both calcium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide contained in slaked lime. By controlling the neutralization pH at 6, magnesium hydroxide and magnesium oxide are titrated in addition to calcium hydroxide fraction.  
1.3 This test method also determines the fraction of Mg ions present in the lime that will dissolve under lime flue gas desulfurization (FGD) conditions. Because the Mg++ ion alters FGD performance, it is important to know its concentration.  
1.4 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
There are existing lime-based flue gas desulfurization units in operation that require a method to measure the oxides available for sulfur dioxide absorption. Dissolved magnesium oxide varies among limes depending on the limestone sources and calcination conditions.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers analysis of magnesian, dolomitic and high-calcium limes for total neutralizing capability and dissolved major oxides. Dissolved calcium and magnesium are the major species that neutralize acid under the conditions of the test.  
1.2 The test conditions are chosen to measure the acid-neutralizing capacity of both calcium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide contained in slaked lime. By controlling the neutralization pH at 6, magnesium hydroxide and magnesium oxide are titrated in addition to calcium hydroxide fraction.  
1.3 This test method also determines the fraction of Mg ions present in the lime that will dissolve under lime flue gas desulfurization (FGD) conditions. Because the Mg++ ion alters FGD performance, it is important to know its concentration.  
1.4 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.

SCOPE
1.1 The following test method covers the use of inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP) and atomic absorption spectroscopy (AA) in the analysis of major and trace elements in limestone and lime (calcined limestone).  
1.2 Table 1 lists some of the elements that can be analyzed by this test method and the preferred wavelengths. Also see U.S. EPA Method 200.7 and 200.9.  
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.

SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of high-calcium and dolomitic limestone, quicklime, and hydrated lime. These test methods are classified as either standard (preferred) or alternative (optional).  
1.2 The standard test methods are those that employ classical gravimetric or volumetric analytical procedures and are typically those required for referee analyses where chemical specification requirements are an essential part of contractual agreement between buyer and seller.  
1.3 Alternative or optional test methods are provided for those who wish to use procedures shorter or more convenient than the standard methods for the routine determinations of certain constituents. Optional test methods may sometimes be preferred to the standard test methods, but frequently the use of modern and expensive instrumentation is indicated which may not be accessible to everyone. Therefore, the use of these test methods must be left to the discretion of each laboratory.  
1.4 The analytical procedures appear in the following order:  Section Aluminum Oxide 15 Available Lime Index 28 Calcium and Magnesium Oxide: Alternative EDTA Titration Method 31 Calcium Carbonate Equivalent 33 Calcium Oxide: Gravimetric Method 16 Volumetric Method 17 Carbon Dioxide by Standard Method 22 Combined Oxides of Iron and Aluminum 12 Ferrous Iron X5 Free Calcium Oxide X6 Free Moisture in Hydrated Lime 21 Free Moisture in Limestone 20 Free Silica 29 Insoluble Matter Including Silicon Dioxide: Standard Method 8 Optional Perchloric Acid Method 9 Insoluble Matter Other Than Silicon Dioxide 11 Loss on Ignition 19 Magnesium Oxide 18 Manganese: Bismuthate Method X4 Periodate (Photometric) Method 27 pH Determination of Alkaline Earth Solutions 34 1a Phosphorus: Titrimetric Method X3 Molybdovanadate Method 26 Silicon Dioxide 10 Strontium Oxide X2 Sulfur Trioxide 23 Total Carbon: Direct Combustion-Thermal Conductivity Cell Method 32 Total Iron: Standard Method, Potassium Dichromate Titration 13 Potassium Permanganate Titration Method X1 Ortho-Phenanthroline, Photometric Method 14 Total Sulfur: Sodium Carbonate Fusion 24 Combustion-Iodate Titration Method 25 Unhydrated Oxides 30
1.5 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. For specific precautionary statements, see Notes 11, 13, 27, 47, X2.1, and X5.1.

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the X-ray emission spectrometric analysis of limestone, quicklime, hydrated lime, and hydraulic lime using wavelength dispersive instruments.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 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. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 10.

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the testing of quicklime and hydrated lime for use in the treatment of waste acid solutions and includes the characterization of the liming material and of the acid waste.  Note 1-When agreed upon by the manufacturer and the purchaser, this method may be used directly to evaluate the lime requirement for a plant waste acid and in the preparation of the lime slurry; the pH, the time, temperature, and other conditions of treatment may be adjusted to conform to plant practice. Otherwise the test shall be performed as described in this method. Note 2-Under some conditions of test the lime requirement may vary substantially from that indicated by ultimate chemical analysis or by the use of a determination of available alkalinity by titration to a stoichiometric end point.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice is designed to present in a standardized format information on the variability of limestone or lime from a single source over a period of time. It can be applied to all materials covered in Test Methods C 25 and C 110, and Specification C 141.
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1.1 This practice is intended for use in instances where the purchaser desires information on the uniformity of limestone or lime produced at a single source. It is intended that this test method normally be used for the predominant material manufactured at a plant. Guidelines for sampling, testing and presentation of results (Table 1) are given.
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.

SCOPE
1.1 This practice is intended for use in instances where the purchaser desires information on the uniformity of limestone or lime produced at a single source. It is intended that this test method normally be used for the predominant material manufactured at a plant. Guidelines for sampling, testing and presentation of results (Table 1) are given.
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.