ASTM E953/E953M-16 PDF

Scope: 1.1 This practice covers the observation of the temperatures at which triangular pyramids (cones) prepared from RDF ash attain and pass through certain stages of fusing and flow when heated at a specific rate in controlled, mildly-reducing, and oxidizing atmospheres. 1.2 The test method is empirical, and strict observance of the requirements and conditions is necessary to obtain reproducible temperatures and enable different laboratories to obtain concordant results. 1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.

ASTM E953/E953M-16 Referenced Document

ASTM D5681 Standard Terminology for Waste and Waste Management
ASTM E829 Standard Practice for Preparing Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Laboratory Samples for Analysis

2023 ASTM E953-23 Standard Test Method for Fusibility of Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Ash
2016 ASTM E953/E953M-16 Standard Practice for Fusibility of Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Ash
2008 ASTM E953/E953M-08 Standard Test Method for Fusibility of Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Ash
2004 ASTM E953-88(2004) Standard Test Method for Fusibility of Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Ash
1988 ASTM E953-88(1998) Standard Test Method for Fusibility of Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Ash