ASTM D4326-97

ASTM D4326-97 - 10.10.2001

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the analysis of the commonly determined major and minor elements in ash from coal or coke using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) techniques.

Note 1—Test Method D1757, is used for determination of sulfur.

Note 2—Although not included in the present method, the determination of barium, strontium, and manganese may be required to yield adequate totals.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents

D346-25	Standard Practice for Collection and Preparation of Coke Samples for Laboratory Analysis
D2013-07	Standard Practice for Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis
D3173-11	Standard Test Method for Moisture in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke
D3174-12(2018)e1	Standard Test Method for Ash in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke from Coal (Includes all amendments and changes 9/17/2020).
D5016-24	Standard Test Method for Total Sulfur in Coal and Coke Combustion Residues Using a High-Temperature Tube Furnace Combustion Method with Infrared Absorption
D7348-21	Standard Test Methods for Loss on Ignition (LOI) of Solid Combustion Residues
D7582-24	Standard Test Methods for Proximate Analysis of Coal and Coke by Macro Thermogravimetric Analysis
E2	Bulletin E2, Bulletin on Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) in Oil and Gas Production, Second Edition
E11-24	Standard Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
D121-24	Standard Terminology of Coal and Coke