ASTM D3682
Standard Test Method for Major and Minor Elements in Combustion Residues from Coal Utilization Processes by Atomic Spectrometry
This method allows for the determination of associated major and minor elements in combustion residues from coal utilization processes.
Sample types
- Coal
- Coke
- Fly ash
- Bottom ash
Sample size
- Minimum, 1g
- Recommended, 5g
Analytes of interest
- Aluminum oxide (Al2O3)
- Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
- Iron oxide (Fe2O3)
- Calcium oxide (CaO)
- Magnesium oxide (MgO)
- Sodium oxide (Na2O)
- Potassium oxide (K2O)
- Titanium dioxide (TiO2)
Note: This process can be applied to other solid sample types.