Ash in A Graphite Sample: Standard Test Method For
Ash in A Graphite Sample: Standard Test Method For
Ash in A Graphite Sample: Standard Test Method For
1. Scope 4. Interferences
1.1 This test method provides a practical determination for 4.1 Although permitted within the scope of this test method,
the ash content in a graphite sample. the use of alumina ceramic crucibles may affect results due to
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as difficulties in obtaining repeatable or proper weights, or both,
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this because of (1) the hygroscopic nature of some ceramic
standard. crucibles, and (2) the possible chemical combination of trace
elements with the ceramic crucible.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 4.2 Any ash or trace elements introduced to the sample will
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- influence results. Contamination can occur during drilling to
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- obtain the sample and during pulverization. (See 6.1.)
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5. Apparatus
2. Referenced Documents 5.1 Alumina Ceramic or Platinum Crucible or Dish, suit-
2.1 ASTM Standards:2 able for holding sample (subsequently called sample holder).
C562 Test Method for Moisture in a Graphite Sample
5.2 Analytical Balance, capable of weighing to 60.0002 g.
3. Significance and Use 5.3 Muffle Furnace, capable of reaching 950°C with con-
3.1 This test method provides a practical estimate of non- troller capable of maintaining a temperature of 950° 6 20°C.
burnable residues in commercially available graphite materials. 5.4 Platinum or Stainless Steel Wire.
The ash values determined by this test method are of use in
5.5 Desiccator, charged with indicating desiccant.
comparing the relative purity of various grades of graphite. To
facilitate use, this test method institutes simplifications that 5.6 Drying Oven, air convection type, capable of being
preclude the ability to determine absolutely the ash values of controlled to 110 6 2°C.
the test graphite material due to uncontrolled sources of trace
contamination. 6. Sampling
3.2 This test method is not intended for use in determining 6.1 Samples may be solid or particulate. Solid bodies may
the ash content of purified graphites, for example, nuclear be sampled by removing one or more solid pieces from the
materials. The relationship between the mineral content of a body by, for example, sawing, turning, milling, or fracturing.
graphite sample and the ash content of that sample is unknown Particulate samples may be generated from solid bodies by
and is not determined by the application of this test method. drilling, using a carbide drill to minimize contamination, or by
other crushing and grinding methods.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on 7. Procedure
Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D02.F0 on Manufactured Carbon and Graphite Products. 7.1 Dry the sample in accordance with Test Method C562,
Current edition approved May 1, 2010. Published May 2010. Originally or for a minimum of 16 h in a drying oven at 110 6 2°C, and
approved in 1965. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as C561–91(2005). DOI:
10.1520/C0561-91R10E01. allow the sample to cool to room temperature in the desiccator.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
7.2 Tare a dried sample holder using an analytical balance to
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on 60.002 g. As soon as the sample has cooled to room
the ASTM website. temperature, remove it from the desiccator and weigh a 25- to
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