ASTM E1757

Standard Practice for Preparation of Biomass for Compositional Analysis

Applicability: This standard applies to various biomass materials, including hardwoods, softwoods, herbaceous materials, agricultural residues, wastepaper, and cellulosic feedstocks. It also covers cereal grains, fermentation mash, beer, and residues that are generally stable or biologically/enzymatically active.

Purpose: This standard practice provides a reproducible method for preparing various biomass materials into a uniform material suitable for compositional analysis. It is designed for samples that need to be dried before analysis.