ASTM D1762

Standard Test Method for Chemical Analysis of Wood Charcoal

Applicability: ASTM D1762 is applicable to the chemical analysis of wood charcoal, specifically for determining moisture, volatile matter, and ash content in wood charcoal, including both lumps and briquets. This standard is designed to evaluate charcoal quality and can be used to assess production methods or develop new methods for charcoal analysis.

Purpose: The primary purpose of ASTM D1762 is to provide a standardized procedure for analyzing wood charcoal to determine its quality based on moisture, volatile matter, and ash content.