This standard specifies the reagent, apparatus, procedures, result calculation and precision for the determination of total moisture in coal.
The methods of drying under nitrogen (Method A1 and B1) are applicable to all types of coals, the method of drying in air (Method A2 and B2) are applicable to bitumite and blind coal and the method of drying by microwave is applicable to bitumite and lignite.
Method A1 shall be the arbitration method.
Foreword I
1 Scope 1
2 Normative References 1
3 Method Summary 1
4. Reagent 2
5 Apparatus (Method A and Method B) 2
6 Sample 3
7 Procedures 3
8 Precision of the Methods 6
9 Test Report 6
Appendix A (Normative) Determination of Total Moisture in Coal by Method C (Drying by Microwave) 7
