AS/NZS 1301.

002s:2004
Reconfirmed 2017
AS/NZS 1301.002s

Australian/New Zealand Standard™

Methods of test for pulp and paper

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Method 002s: Preparation of wood

samples for chemical analysis
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Appita Inc.
Australian Paper Industry Council
CSIRO Forestry and Forest Products
Forest Research (New Zealand)
National Association of Forest Industries
New Zealand Pulp and Paper Industry Association
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STANDARDS AUSTRALIA/STANDARDS NEW ZEALAND

RECONFIRMATION
OF
AS/NZS 1301.002s:2004
Methods of test for pulp and paper
Method 002s: Preparation of wood samples for chemical analysis

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE

Technical Committee PK-019 has reviewed the content of this publication and in
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Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for

reconfirmation on 10 May 2017.

Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of

New Zealand on 10 August 2017.

The following are represented on Technical Committee PK-019:

Appita
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New Zealand Paper Forum
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Australian/New Zealand Standard™

Methods of test for pulp and paper

Method 002s: Preparation of wood

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samples for chemical analysis

Originated as AS P1.P2m—1959.
Previous edition AS 1301.002s—1991.
Jointly revised and designated as AS/NZS 1301.002s:2004.

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Preface
This Standard was prepared by Joint Technical Committee PK-019, Methods of Test for
Pulp and Paper, as a part of AS/NZS 1301, Methods of test for pulp and paper.
This edition cancels and replaces AS 1301.002s—1991.
A similar method is TAPPI T 257 cm-02.
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Contents

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1 Scope .......................................................................................................................... 1
2 Referenced documents ................................................................................................ 1
3 Apparatus.................................................................................................................... 1
4 Procedures .................................................................................................................. 1
5 References .................................................................................................................. 2
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Preparation of wood samples for chemical analysis

1 Scope
This Standard prescribes the procedure for reducing wood samples to a suitable state of
sub-division for chemical analysis.

2 Referenced documents
AS
1152 Specification for test sieves
BS
410 Test sieves—Technical requirements and testing

3 Apparatus
3.1 A cutting-type of mill—which does not heat the sample appreciably during grinding.
The laboratory model Wiley mill with 200 mm diameter, 4-blade rotor operating at 400 to
800 rev/min and equipped to take a 1 mm or 0.5 mm screen is suitable for most work. The
cutting blades shall be kept sharp and a clearance of 0.127 mm between the blades shall be
maintained.
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NOTE 1 — If fine subdivision is required, test the efficiency of the mill at regular intervals by
milling 100 g of a standard wood sample and weighing the amounts of material passing the 250 µm,
180 µm and 150 µm screens. When the knives need sharpening, the coarsest fraction shows a
marked increase. A quantity of well mixed, small chips serves as the standard wood sample. Store
the chips in a closed container in a cool, dry place.
The Wiley mill is not satisfactory for all types of ‘green’ wood and it is sometimes
necessary to use a hammer-type mill, such as a Raymond mill, or prepare shavings of the
wood using an instrument with a rotary-knife cutter. Green hardwoods can become
contaminated if the mill is mild steel[1] and for these wood types a mill constructed of
stainless steel is recommended.
3.2 Optional test sieves with receiver, and preferably with a mechanical shaker—The
sieves are 250 µm, 180 µm and 150 µm nominal aperture, conforming with the specification
of AS 1152—1993 or BS 410:2000. (The ASTM equivalents are designated Nos 60, 80 and
100 respectively).

4 Procedures
Reduce the sample to sawdust, shavings or small chips and, if moist, dry by a suitable low
temperature method.
NOTE 2 — Any low temperature drying method which does not alter the properties of the wood
sample for chemical analysis, would be appropriate. This would include freeze drying, air drying or
any low temperature oven drying method if less than 35°C.
Clean out the mill, fit the 1 mm screen, and feed the wood slowly into the mill. Resinous
woods, such as P. radiata, can require further subdivision. If further subdivision of the
sample is required, sift the product on the 250 µm sieve and return all material remaining on
the sieve to the mill after replacing the 1 mm screen with 0.5 mm screen. Continue to sift
the product and return the oversize material to the mill until all the original sample passes
through the sieve.
NOTE 3 — The mill always retains a small amount of the sample which is lodged in the mill
cavities or is whirled around with the rotor.

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5 References
[1] STEWART, C.M., FOSTER, D.H., COHEN, W.E., LESLIE, R.T. and WATSON, A.J.,
The selection and preparation of a reproducible wood sample for chemical studies, Aust.
Pulp Paper Ind. Tech. Assoc. Proc. 5:267 (1951).
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