ISO 16967

Solid biofuels – Determination of major elements – Al, Ca, Fe, Mg, P, K, Si, Na and Ti

Applicability: ISO 16967 applies to solid biofuels (like wood pellets, agricultural residues) for determining their major elemental composition (Al, Ca, Fe, Mg, P, K, Si, Na, Ti) using acid digestion and spectrometry, helping assess fuel quality, combustion performance, ash issues (fouling, slagging), and environmental impact, with methods for direct analysis or ash analysis.

Purpose: The purpose of ISO 16967 is to provide standardized methods for determining the major elemental composition (Aluminum, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Silicon, Sodium, Titanium) in solid biofuels and their ashes, crucial for assessing fuel quality, ash behavior during combustion (like sintering), and identifying contamination for efficient energy conversion and utilization.