ASTM D5515-97
Historical Standard: ASTM D5515-97 Standard Test Method for Determination of the Swelling Properties of Bituminous Coal Using a Dilatometer
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ASTM D5515
1. Scope
1.1 This test method specifies a procedure for the measurement of the swelling of bituminous coal using a dilatometer.
1.2 The test method is limited in applicability to those coals which have a free swelling index [>=] 1 as determined in accordance with Test Method D720.
1.3 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 limitations prior to use.
1.4 The values stated in SI units (Practice E380) are to be regarded as standard.
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
D720 Test Method for Free-Swelling Index of Coal
D2013 Practice for Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis
D2234/D2234M Practice for Collection of a Gross Sample of Coal
IEEE/ASTM SI-10 Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
International Standardization Organization (ISO) Standards
ISO 8264 Hard Coal--Determination of the Swelling Properties Using a DilatometerKeywords
bituminous coal; dilatometer; swelling properties; Swelling; Bituminous coal; Coal products; Dilatometer method;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 75.140 (Waxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum products)
DOI: 10.1520/D5515-97
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