Standard Terminology of Coal and Coke

SCOPE
1.1 This terminology defines the technical terms used in standards that are the responsibility of Committee D05 on Coal and Coke. The terms are used in:
1.1.1 The sampling of coal and coke under conditions required for most commercial and technical purposes related to coal and coke.  
1.1.2 Bias and related statistical testing,
1.1.3 The description of coal, both visually in the field and microscopically in the laboratory,
1.1.4 Chemical and physical analyses of coal and coke,
1.1.5 Classification of coal, and
1.1.6 Certain other related practices and guides applicable to the coal and coke industries.

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Designation: D 121 – 09
Standard Terminology of
1
Coal and Coke
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 121; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (ϵ) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope than 15 % in Coal Reduced to 2.36-mm (No. 8 Sieve)
Topsize
1.1 This terminology defines the technical terms used in
D3172 Practice for Proximate Analysis of Coal and Coke
standards that are the responsibility of Committee D05 on Coal
D3173 Test Method for Moisture in theAnalysis Sample of
and Coke. The terms are used in:
Coal and Coke
1.1.1 The sampling of coal and coke under conditions
D3174 Test Method forAsh in theAnalysis Sample of Coal
required for most commercial and technical purposes related to
and Coke from Coal
coal and coke.
D3175 Test Method for Volatile Matter in the Analysis
1.1.2 Bias and related statistical testing,
Sample of Coal and Coke
1.1.3 The description of coal, both visually in the field and
D3176 Practice for Ultimate Analysis of Coal and Coke
microscopically in the laboratory,
D3180 Practice for Calculating Coal and Coke Analyses
1.1.4 Chemical and physical analyses of coal and coke,
from As-Determined to Different Bases
1.1.5 Classification of coal, and
D3302 Test Method for Total Moisture in Coal
1.1.6 Certain other related practices and guides applicable
D4371 Test Method for Determining the Washability Char-
to the coal and coke industries.
acteristics of Coal
2. Referenced Documents D4596 Practice for Collection of Channel Samples of Coal
2
in a Mine
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D4749 Test Method for Performing the Sieve Analysis of
D388 Classification of Coals by Rank
Coal and Designating Coal Size
D720 Test Method for Free-Swelling Index of Coal
3
D4916 Practice for Mechanical Auger Sampling
D1412 Test Method for Equilibrium Moisture of Coal at 96
D5061 Test Method for Microscopical Determination of the
to 97 Percent Relative Humidity and 30°C
Textural Components of Metallurgical Coke
D1857 Test Method for Fusibility of Coal and Coke Ash
D5114 Test Method for Laboratory Froth Flotation of Coal
D2013 Practice for Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis
in a Mechanical Cell
D2234/D2234M Practice for Collection of a Gross Sample
D5192 Practice for Collection of Coal Samples from Core
of Coal
3
D5263 Test Method for Determining the Relative Degree of
D2361 Test Method for Chlorine in Coal
3
Oxidation in Bituminous Coal by Alkali Extraction
D2795 Test Methods for Analysis of Coal and Coke Ash
D5515 Test Method for Determination of the Swelling
D2798 Test Method for Microscopical Determination of the
Properties of Bituminous Coal Using a Dilatometer
Vitrinite Reflectance of Coal
D5865 Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Coal and
D2961 Test Method for Single-Stage Total Moisture Less
Coke
D6316 Test Method for Determination of Total, Combus-
tible and Carbonate Carbon in Solid Residues from Coal
1
This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D05 on Coal
and Coke
and Coke and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D05.30 on Quality
Assurance.
3. Terminology
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2009. Published February 2009. Originally
approved in 1921. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D 121 – 08.
2
air-dried moisture—this term has been used inappropriately to
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
refer to both residual moisture and air-dry loss. Because of
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the potential for confusion, this term shall not be used.
the ASTM website.
3 air drying, n—a process of partial drying of coal to bring its
Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced
on www.astm.org. moisture near to equilibrium with the atmosphere in the
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NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
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D121–09
room in which further reduction and division of the sample basis—See reporting bases.
will take place. D 2013D2013; D 2234/D 2234MD2234/ bed moisture—synonym for inherent moisture.
D2234M beehive coke—See beehive coke under coke.
air-dry loss, n—in coal, the loss in mass, expressed as a binder phase, n—as used in Test Method D 5061D5061,a
percentage, resulting from each air-drying stage or the sum contin
...

This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:D121–08 Designation: D 121 – 09
Standard Terminology of
1
Coal and Coke
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 121; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This terminology defines the technical terms used in standards that are the responsibility of Committee D05 on Coal and
Coke. The terms are used in:
1.1.1 The sampling of coal and coke under conditions required for most commercial and technical purposes related to coal and
coke.
1.1.2 Bias and related statistical testing,
1.1.3 The description of coal, both visually in the field and microscopically in the laboratory,
1.1.4 Chemical and physical analyses of coal and coke,
1.1.5 Classification of coal, and
1.1.6 Certain other related practices and guides applicable to the coal and coke industries.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 388 Classification of Coals by Rank
D 720 Test Method for Free-Swelling Index of Coal
D 1412 Test Method for Equilibrium Moisture of Coal at 96 to 97 Percent Relative Humidity and 30C
D 1857 Test Method for Fusibility of Coal and Coke Ash
D 2013 Practice for Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis
D 2234/D 2234M Practice for Collection of a Gross Sample of Coal
D 2361 Test Method for Chlorine in Coal
D 2795 Test Methods for Analysis of Coal and Coke Ash
D2797Practice for Preparing Coal Samples for Microscopical Analysis by Reflected Light
D 2798 Test Method for Microscopical Determination of the Vitrinite Reflectance of Coal
D2799Test Method for Microscopical Determination of the Maceral Composition of Coal
D 2961 Test Method for Single-Stage Total Moisture Less than 15 % in Coal Reduced to 2.36-mm (No. 8 Sieve) Topsize
D 3172 Practice for Proximate Analysis of Coal and Coke
D 3173 Test Method for Moisture in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke
D 3174 Test Method for Ash in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke from Coal
D 3175 Test Method for Volatile Matter in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke
D 3176 Practice for Ultimate Analysis of Coal and Coke
D 3180 Practice for Calculating Coal and Coke Analyses from As-Determined to Different Bases
D 3302 Test Method for Total Moisture in Coal
D 4371 Test Method for Determining the Washability Characteristics of Coal
D 4596 Practice for Collection of Channel Samples of Coal in a Mine
D 4749 Test Method for Performing the Sieve Analysis of Coal and Designating Coal Size
D 4916 Practice for Mechanical Auger Sampling
D 5061 Test Method for Microscopical Determination of the Textural Components of Metallurgical Coke
D5114 Test Method for Laboratory Froth Flotation of Coal in a Mechanical Cell
D 5192 Practice for Collection of Coal Samples from Core
D 5263 Test Method for Determining the Relative Degree of Oxidation in Bituminous Coal by Alkali Extraction
1
This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D05 on Coal and Coke and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D05.30 on Quality Assurance.
Current edition approved Feb. 15, 2008.1, 2009. Published April 2008.February 2009. Originally approved in 1921. Last previous edition approved in 20072008 as
D 121 – 078.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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D121–09
D 5515 Test Method for Determination of the Swelling Properties of Bituminous Coal Using a Dilatometer
D 5865 Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Coal and Coke
D 6316 Test Method for Determination of Total, Combustible and Carbonate Carbon in Solid Residues from Coal and Coke
D6518Practice for Bias Testing a Mechanical Coal Sampling System
E177Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E456TerminologyRelatingtoQualityandStatisticsTestMethodforDeterminationofTotal,CombustibleandCarbonateCarbon
in Solid Residues from Coal and Coke
3. Terminology
air-dried moisture— this term has been used inappropriately to refer to both residual moisture and air-dry loss. Because of the
potential for confusion, this term shall not be used.
air dry
...

This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:D121–08 Designation: D 121 – 09
Standard Terminology of
1
Coal and Coke
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 121; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This terminology defines the technical terms used in standards that are the responsibility of Committee D05 on Coal and
Coke. The terms are used in:
1.1.1 The sampling of coal and coke under conditions required for most commercial and technical purposes related to coal and
coke.
1.1.2 Bias and related statistical testing,
1.1.3 The description of coal, both visually in the field and microscopically in the laboratory,
1.1.4 Chemical and physical analyses of coal and coke,
1.1.5 Classification of coal, and
1.1.6 Certain other related practices and guides applicable to the coal and coke industries.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 388 Classification of Coals by Rank
D 720 Test Method for Free-Swelling Index of Coal
D 1412 Test Method for Equilibrium Moisture of Coal at 96 to 97 Percent Relative Humidity and 30C
D 1857 Test Method for Fusibility of Coal and Coke Ash
D 2013 Practice for Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis
D 2234/D 2234M Practice for Collection of a Gross Sample of Coal
D 2361 Test Method for Chlorine in Coal
D 2795 Test Methods for Analysis of Coal and Coke Ash
D2797Practice for Preparing Coal Samples for Microscopical Analysis by Reflected Light
D 2798 Test Method for Microscopical Determination of the Vitrinite Reflectance of Coal
D2799Test Method for Microscopical Determination of the Maceral Composition of Coal
D 2961 Test Method for Single-Stage Total Moisture Less than 15 % in Coal Reduced to 2.36-mm (No. 8 Sieve) Topsize
D 3172 Practice for Proximate Analysis of Coal and Coke
D 3173 Test Method for Moisture in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke
D 3174 Test Method for Ash in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke from Coal
D 3175 Test Method for Volatile Matter in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke
D 3176 Practice for Ultimate Analysis of Coal and Coke
D 3180 Practice for Calculating Coal and Coke Analyses from As-Determined to Different Bases
D 3302 Test Method for Total Moisture in Coal
D 4371 Test Method for Determining the Washability Characteristics of Coal
D 4596 Practice for Collection of Channel Samples of Coal in a Mine
D 4749 Test Method for Performing the Sieve Analysis of Coal and Designating Coal Size
D 4916 Practice for Mechanical Auger Sampling
D 5061 Test Method for Microscopical Determination of the Textural Components of Metallurgical Coke
D5114 Test Method for Laboratory Froth Flotation of Coal in a Mechanical Cell
D 5192 Practice for Collection of Coal Samples from Core
D 5263 Test Method for Determining the Relative Degree of Oxidation in Bituminous Coal by Alkali Extraction
1
This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D05 on Coal and Coke and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D05.30 on Quality Assurance.
Current edition approved Feb. 15, 2008.1, 2009. Published April 2008.February 2009. Originally approved in 1921. Last previous edition approved in 20072008 as
D 121 – 078.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
D121–09
D 5515 Test Method for Determination of the Swelling Properties of Bituminous Coal Using a Dilatometer
D 5865 Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Coal and Coke
D 6316 Test Method for Determination of Total, Combustible and Carbonate Carbon in Solid Residues from Coal and Coke
D6518Practice for Bias Testing a Mechanical Coal Sampling System
E177Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E456TerminologyRelatingtoQualityandStatisticsTestMethodforDeterminationofTotal,CombustibleandCarbonateCarbon
in Solid Residues from Coal and Coke
3. Terminology
air-dried moisture— this term has been used inappropriately to refer to both residual moisture and air-dry loss. Because of the
potential for confusion, this term shall not be used.
air dry
...

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