ASTM E382

Determination of Crushing Strength of Iron Ore Pellets and Direct-Reduced Iron

Applicability: ASTM E382 is a standard test method used to determine the crushing strength of fired iron ore pellets and direct-reduced iron. Cylindrical agglomerates and briquettes are not covered by this test method, and results should be similar to those from ISO 4700.

Purpose: The purpose of ASTM E382 is to measure the crushing strength of iron ore pellets and direct-reduced iron. Pellet producers use the results to identify quality problems in pellet production, and pellet consumers often use crushing strength as a quality indicator for performance in blast furnaces and gas-based direct reduction plants.