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Overview of Coal and Coke Services
Conti Testing Laboratories specializes in coal and coke testing, offering comprehensive analysis, sampling, consulting, and inspection services. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, our facility ensures timely and accurate results verified through certified standards, proficiency testing, and interlaboratory comparisons. Regular maintenance of equipment guarantees high-quality testing outcomes.
Coal and Coke Testing
Our coal and coke testing services assess physical and chemical properties to ensure quality and compliance for industrial applications. Key testing capabilities include:
- Proximate and ultimate analysis
- Physical characterization
- Chemical analysis
Common Tests Performed
Proximate Analysis
- Moisture (ASTM D3173)
- Ash (ASTM D3174)
- Volatile Matter (ASTM D3175)
- Fixed Carbon (ASTM D7582)
Ultimate Analysis
- Carbon (ASTM D5373)
- Hydrogen (ASTM D5373)
- Sulfur (ASTM D4239)
- Nitrogen (ASTM D5373)
- Oxygen (ASTM D3176)
Physical Analysis
- Free Swelling Index (ASTM D720)
- Bulk Density (ASTM D291)
- Sieve Analysis of Coal (ASTM D4749)
- Sieve Analysis of Coke (ASTM D293)
- Hardgrove Grindability Index (ASTM D409)
- Coke Tumbler Test (ASTM D3402)
- CRI/CSR Testing (ASTM D5341)
Chemical Analysis
- Gross Calorific Value (BTU, ASTM D5865)
- Mercury (ASTM D6722)
- Trace Elements (ICP-OES, ASTM D6357)
- Rare Earth Elements (ICP-MS, ASTM D6357)
Typical Industries Served and Testing Types
Energy and Fuels
- Analysis of coal and coke for power generation and metallurgical applications
- Heating value and sulfur content testing
Metallurgical and Industrial Applications
- CRI/CSR for metallurgical coke quality
- Petrography to determine coal rank and type
Environmental Compliance
- Testing for sulfur forms, trace elements, and mercury
- Assessment of coal oxidation and washability characteristics
Conti Testing Laboratories provides precise and reliable coal and coke testing services, supporting industries with quality assurance, compliance, and material characterization.
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