ASTM D5865-03

ASTM D5865-03 - 10.4.2003

1. Scope

1.1 This test method pertains to the determination of the gross calorific value of coal and coke by either an isoperibol or adiabatic bomb calorimeter.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are 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 hazard statements are given in Section 8.

2. Referenced Documents

D1193-24	Standard Specification for Reagent Water
D121-24	Standard Terminology of Coal and Coke
D7582-24	Standard Test Methods for Proximate Analysis of Coal and Coke by Macro Thermogravimetric Analysis
E144-14(2026)	Standard Practice for Safe Use of Oxygen Combustion Vessels
D346-25	Standard Practice for Collection and Preparation of Coke Samples for Laboratory Analysis
D388-23	Standard Classification of Coals by Rank
E882-10	Standard Guide for Accountability and Quality Control in the Chemical Analysis Laboratory
D4239-26	Standard Test Method for Sulfur in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke Using High-Temperature Tube Furnace Combustion
E178-21	Standard Practice for Dealing With Outlying Observations
D3180-25	Standard Practice for Calculating Coal and Coke Analyses from As-Determined to Different Bases
D3177-02	Standard Test Methods for Total Sulfur in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke
D3173-11	Standard Test Method for Moisture in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke
D2013-07	Standard Practice for Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis
E2251-14(2021)	Standard Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermometers with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids