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Designation D2974 13 Standard Test Metho
Designation D2974 13 Standard Test Metho
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where: 8.3 Organic Matter Determination:
AD = mass of the air-dried sample, g, and 8.3.1 Calculation:
B = mass of the oven-dried sample, g. 8.3.1.1 Determine the amount of organic matter to the
(1) This calculation gives moisture content of the air dried nearest 0.1 % by difference, as follows:
sample as a percentage of oven-dried mass. Organic matter, % 5 100.0 2 D (4)
8.2 Ash Content Determination: where:
8.2.1 Test Method C:
D = ash content, % (nearest 0.1 %).
8.2.1.1 Determine the mass of a covered high-silica or
porcelain dish to the nearest 0.01 g. 9. Report: Test Data Sheet(s)/Form(s)
8.2.1.2 Place a part of the oven-dried test specimen from a
moisture determination in the dish and determine the mass of 9.1 Record as a minimum the following general informa-
the dish and specimen to the nearest 0.01 g. tion:
8.2.1.3 Remove the cover and place the dish in a furnace. 9.1.1 Sample/specimen identifying information, such as
Gradually bring the temperature in the furnace to 440 6 40°C Project No., Boring No., Sample No., Depth, etc.
and hold until the specimen is completely ashed (no change of 9.1.2 Any special selection and preparation process, such as
mass occurs after at least 1 hr period of heating). removal of gravel or other materials.
8.2.1.4 Cool in a desiccator, and determine the mass to the 9.1.3 Technician name, method used and date.
nearest 0.01 g keeping the exposure to the room atmosphere to 9.2 Record as a minimum the following test information:
a minimum. 9.2.1 Results for organic matter and ash content, to the
8.2.1.5 This test method should be used for general classi- nearest 0.1 %. Use Practice D6026 to determine significant
fication purposes, except the use of peat for fuel. digits.
8.2.2 Test Method D: 9.2.2 Furnace temperature used for ash content determina-
8.2.2.1 Determine the mass of a covered high-silica or tions.
porcelain dish to the nearest 0.01 g. 9.2.3 Express results for moisture content as a percentage of
8.2.2.2 Place a part of the oven-dried test specimen from a oven-dried mass as follows:
moisture determination in the dish and determine the mass of 9.2.3.1 Below 100 % to the nearest 1 %.
the dish and specimen to the nearest 0.01 g. 9.2.3.2 Between 100 % and 500 % to the nearest 5 %.
8.2.2.3 Remove the cover and place the dish in a furnace. 9.2.3.3 Between 500 % and 1000 % to the nearest 10 %.
Gradually bring the temperature in the furnace to 750 6 38°C 9.2.3.4 Above 1000 % to the nearest 20 %.
and hold until the specimen is completely ashed (no change in
mass of the sample after further drying periods in excess of 1 10. Precision and Bias
h). 10.1 Precision—Test data on precision is not presented due
8.2.2.4 Cool in a desiccator, and determine the mass to the to the nature of the soil materials tested by this test method. It
nearest 0.01 g keeping the exposure to the room atmosphere to is either not feasible or too costly at this time to have ten or
a minimum. more laboratories participate in a round-robin testing program.
8.2.2.5 This test method should be used when peats are 10.1.1 The Subcommittee D18.22 is seeking any data from
being evaluated for use as a fuel. the users of this test method that might be used to make a
8.2.3 Calculation for Test Methods C and D: limited statement on precision.
8.2.3.1 Calculate the ash content as follows: 10.2 Bias—There is no accepted reference value for this test
Ash Content, % 5 ~ C 3 100! /B (3) method, therefore, bias cannot be determined.
where: 11. Keywords
C = mass of ash, g, and 11.1 ash content; moisture content; organic soil; peat; per-
B = oven-dried test specimen, g.
cent organic matter
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