ASTM D6357

Trace Elements in Coal, Coke, and Combustion Residues from Coal Utilization Processes by ICP-AES, ICP-MS, and GFAAS

Applicability: ASTM D6357 is a standard test method that focuses on determining the concentration of trace elements in coal, coke, and combustion residues from coal utilization processes. It specifically outlines procedures using Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES), Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), and Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (GFAAS).

Purpose: The standard aims to quantify elements like antimony, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, copper, lead, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, vanadium, and zinc. It also includes specific methods for rare earth elements like cerium, dysprosium, and others.