ASTM D6609-07
Historical Standard: ASTM D6609-07 Standard Guide for Part-Stream Sampling of Coal
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ASTM D6609
1. Scope
1.1 This guide covers general principles for obtaining a gross sample of coal by taking increments from part of a stream of coal rather than from the entire stream to be sampled. The usefulness of results from this guide will vary greatly depending on such factors as top size of the coal, size consistency of the coal, variability of the coal, and such logistical factors as the flow rate of the coal in process and physical accessibility of the sampling station.
1.2 This guide should be used only when it is not possible to use a method of sampling that produces a probability sample.
1.3 Sample preparation procedures involving crushing are contained in Method D 2013.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D121 Terminology of Coal and Coke
D2013 Practice for Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis
D2234/D2234M Practice for Collection of a Gross Sample of Coal
E456 Terminology Relating to Quality and Statistics
Federal Standards
OccupationalSafetyanKeywords
coal sampling; part-stream sampling; Coal sampling systems; Part stream sampling;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 73.040 (Coals)
DOI: 10.1520/D6609-07
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