ASTM E1915

Analysis of Metal Bearing Ores and Related Materials for Carbon, Sulfur, and Acid-Base Characteristics

Applicability: ASTM E1915 is applicable to the analysis of metal-bearing ores and related materials like waste rock, tailings, and leach residues to determine their carbon, sulfur, and acid-base characteristics.

Purpose: ASTM E1915 is used for classifying materials according to their potential to generate acid rock drainage (ARD) and for other purposes such as mining and mineral processing, waste disposal, and classifying construction rock.