Standard Test Method for Determination of the Swelling Properties of Bituminous Coal Using a Dilatometer

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

16-09-2022

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This test method specifies a procedure for the measurement of the swelling of bituminous coal using a dilatometer.

1.2The test method is limited in applicability to those coals which have a free swelling index ≥1 as determined in accordance with Test Method D720.

1.3Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.4This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee	D 05
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	8
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM D 5515 : 2021

ASTM D 7448 : 2016	Standard Practice for Establishing the Competence of Laboratories Using ASTM Procedures in the Sampling and Analysis of Coal and Coke (Withdrawn 2024)
ASTM D 121 : 2015	Standard Terminology of Coal and Coke