ASTM D8213

Determination of Boron in Coal

Applicability: ASTM D8213 is a standard test method used for the analysis of total boron in coal. When test portions are burned according to the procedure, the total boron is quantitatively retained, so the result is representative of the boron concentration in the whole coal.

Purpose: The purpose of ASTM D8213 is to determine the total boron content of coal. Because the possible emission of boron from coal combustion is an environmental concern, results are used to characterize coal and evaluate the potential for boron release during combustion.