ASTM D5987-96

ASTM D5987-96 - 10.7.1996

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the analysis of total fluorine in coal and coke.

1.2 This analysis was successfully tested on coals containing 37% ash or less (see AS 1038.10.4 and Conrad).

1.3 The values stated in SI units shall be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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.

1.5 All accountability and quality control aspects of Guide D 4621 apply to this test method.

2. Referenced Documents

D346-25	Standard Practice for Collection and Preparation of Coke Samples for Laboratory Analysis
D1193-24	Standard Specification for Reagent Water
D2013-07	Standard Practice for Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis
D2234/D2234M-20	Standard Practice for Collection of a Gross Sample of Coal
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).
D3180-25	Standard Practice for Calculating Coal and Coke Analyses from As-Determined to Different Bases
D4621-99	Standard Guide for Quality Management in an Organization That Samples or Tests Coal and Coke
D5142-09	Standard Test Methods for Proximate Analysis of the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke by Instrumental Procedures (Withdrawn 2010)
AS 1038.10.4	Determination of Trace Elements--Coal, Coke and Fly-Ash-Determination of Fluorine Content--Pyrohydrolysis Method