ASTM E776-23 - 1.4.2023
 
Significance and Use

5.1?The standard is available to producers and users of RDF for determining the content and forms of chlorine present in refuse-derived fuel.

 
1. Scope

1.1?This test method covers the determination of the forms of chlorine in refuse-derived fuel-three (RDF): total chlorine, water-soluble chloride, and water-insoluble chlorine.

1.2?This test method may be applicable to any waste material from which a laboratory analysis sample can be prepared.

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. For specific precaution statements, see Section 6 and 11.2.1.

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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E144-14(2026)

Standard Practice for Safe Use of Oxygen Combustion Vessels

E180-03

Standard Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial and Specialty Chemicals (Withdrawn 2009)

E287-02(2024)

Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Graduated Burets

E829-23

Standard Practice for Preparing Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Laboratory Samples for Analysis

D1193-24

Standard Specification for Reagent Water

E711-23e1

Standard Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Refuse-Derived Fuel by the Bomb Calorimeter (Includes all amendments and changes 4/18/2023).