ISO 17246:2024

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ISO 17246
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Coal and coke — Proximate analysis
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Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 1
5 Preparation of sample . 2
6 Test methods . 2
7 Expression of results . 2
8 Test report . 3
Annex A (informative) Example of a proximate analysis . 4
Bibliography . 5
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International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
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