Agriculture and Food ASTM and US EPA Tests
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Coal
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Fertilizers
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Biofuels
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Precious metals
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Base metals
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Industrial minerals
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Radioactive and rare earth elements
A large number of our laboratories carry internationally and industry recognised accreditations and use ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) and US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) methods for a comprehensive range tests.
SGS is a trusted leader in testing and analytical services. We are internationally recognised for our fit-for-purpose testing and high testing standards. Analytical professionals working in our global network of fully-equipped, independent laboratories conduct tests under the strictest quality controls. The following tests are a highlight of the full scope of tests performed in SGS laboratories under compliance with standard ASTM and US EPA methods:
ASTM & US EPA Tests
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Test |
Number |
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Analysis of Reformed Gas |
ASTM D1946-90(2006) |
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Apparent Specific Gravity |
ASTM D167 |
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Ash Analysis |
ASTM D3174, |
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Ash Chemical Composition |
ASTM D2795, |
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Carbon Analysis |
ASTM D5373 |
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Chlorine Determination in Coal |
ASTM D4208 |
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Coke Reactivity CRI / CSR |
ASTM D5341-99 |
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Cubic Foot Weight Test |
ASTM D291 |
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Determination of Phosphorus Content - |
ASTM D2795 |
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Drop Shatter |
ASTM D440 |
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Equilibrium Moisture Analysis |
ASTM D1412 |
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Extraction Procedure (EP) Toxicity Test |
US EPA 1310 |
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Fixed Carbon |
ASTM D5142 |
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Fluorine Analysis |
ASTM D3761 |
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Forms of Sulphur |
ASTM D2492 |
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Free Swelling Index (FSI) |
ASTM D720 |
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Froth Flotation (Batch) |
ASTM D5114 |
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Fusibility of Coal and Coke Ash - |
ASTM D1857 |
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Gieseler Fluidity |
ASTM D2639 |
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Grading |
ASTM C33.10 (#57) |
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Gross Calorific Value (GCV) |
ASTM D5865 |
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Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI) |
ASTM D409 |
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Humidity Cell Testing |
ASTM D5744-07e1 |
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Hydrogen Analysis |
ASTM D5373 |
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Los Angeles Abrasion Test |
ASTM C131, |
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Major & Minor Elements in Coal (ICP) |
ASTM D6349 |
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Mercury Analysis |
ASTM D3684 |
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Micum Test Indices |
ASTM D3402-93 |
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Moisture Content |
ASTM D2216, |
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Multiple Extraction Procedure |
US EPA 1320 |
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Net Calorific Value Analysis |
ASTM D5865 |
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Nitrogen Analysis |
ASTM D5373 |
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Organic Sulphur Analysis |
ASTM D2492 |
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Oxidation Index |
ASTM D5263 |
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Phosphorous Analysis |
ASTM D2795 |
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Porosity (Coke) |
ASTM D167-93 |
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Potential Reactivity |
ASTM C289 |
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Proximate Analysis |
ASTM D3172, |
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Pyritic Sulphur Determination |
ASTM D2492 |
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Rainfall Leach |
ASTM D3987 |
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Sample Preparation |
ASTM D2013 |
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Sieve Analysis |
ASTM C136 |
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Sieve Test |
ASTM D4749 |
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Size Analysis |
ASTM D293 |
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Soundness (NaSO4) |
ASTM C88 |
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Specific Gravity & Absorption |
ASTM D2216 |
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Specific Gravity (Coke) |
ASTM D167-93 |
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Stability / Hardness (Coke) |
ASTM D3402 |
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Standard Test Method for |
ASTM D3987 |
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Sulphur as Sulphate Analysis |
ASTM D2492 |
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Sulphur Determination in Coal by the Bomb Wash |
ASTM D3177 |
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Sulphur In Ash (SO3) |
ASTM D5016 |
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Superficial Moisture Analysis |
ASTM D3302 |
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Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure |
US EPA 1312 |
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Total Moisture |
ASTM D2961, |
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Total Sulphur Determination |
ASTM D4239 |
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Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure |
US EPA 1311 |
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Trace Elements Analysis (ICP) |
ASTM D6357 |
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True Specific Gravity |
ASTM D167 |
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Tumble Drum (Wet or Dry) |
ASTM D441 |
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Ultimate Analysis |
ASTM D3176 |
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Volatile Matter Analysis |
ASTM D3175, |
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Washability / Float and Sink |
ASTM D4371 |
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Water Soluble Alkalis |
ASTM D3682 |
Globally, SGS provides a full range of testing services in accordance with internationally recognized standards. Contact SGS for accurate results for all of your testing needs.