ASTM D3683-11
Standard Test Method for Trace Elements in Coal and Coke Ash by Atomic Absorption

Standard No.

ASTM D3683-11

Release Date

2011

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Latest

ASTM D3683-11

Replace By

SANS 60335-2-15-2003

Scope

Many trace elements occur in coal, primarily as a part of the mineral matter but may also be associated with the organic matrix. Concern over release of certain trace elements to the environment as a result of coal utilization has made the determination of these elements an increasingly important aspect of coal analysis.

When coal ash is prepared in accordance with this test method, the eight elements listed in 1.1 are quantitatively retained in the ash and are representative of concentrations in the coal. Concentrations of these and other elements in power plant ash, industrial process ash, fly ash, and so forth, may or may not be representative of total quantities in the coal.

1.1 This test method describes a procedure for the determination of beryllium, chromium, copper, manganese, nickel, lead, vanadium, and zinc in coal ash or coke ash.

1.2 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.

1.3 The values stated in SI units () should be regarded as the standard.

ASTM D3683-11 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
• ASTM D121 Standard Terminology of Coal and Coke
• ASTM D2013 Standard Method of Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis
• ASTM D3173 Standard Test Method for Moisture in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke
• ASTM D3180 Standard Practice for Calculating Coal and Coke Analyses from As-Determined to Different Bases
• ASTM D346 Standard Practice for Collection and Preparation of Coke Samples for Laboratory Analysis
• ASTM D7582 Standard Test Methods for Proximate Analysis of Coal and Coke by Macro Thermogravimetric Analysis
• IEEE/ASTM SI 10 American National Standard for Metric Practice

ASTM D3683-11 history

• 2011 ASTM D3683-11 Standard Test Method for Trace Elements in Coal and Coke Ash by Atomic Absorption
• 2004 ASTM D3683-04 Standard Test Method for Trace Elements in Coal and Coke Ash by Atomic Absorption
• 2000 ASTM D3683-94(2000) Standard Test Method for Trace Elements in Coal and Coke Ash by Atomic Absorption