Agriculture and Food ASTM and US EPA Tests
SGS performs analytical services for a wide range of commodities, including:
- Coal
- Fertilizers
- Biofuels
- Precious metals
- Base metals
- Industrial minerals
- 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
| Test | Number |
|---|---|
|
Analysis of Reformed Gas |
ASTM D1946-90(2006) |
|
Apparent Specific Gravity |
ASTM D167 |
|
Ash Analysis |
ASTM D3174, |
|
Ash Chemical Composition |
ASTM D2795, |
|
Carbon Analysis |
ASTM D5373 |
|
Chlorine Determination in Coal |
ASTM D4208 |
|
Coke Reactivity CRI / CSR |
ASTM D5341-99 |
|
Cubic Foot Weight Test |
ASTM D291 |
|
Determination of Phosphorus Content - |
ASTM D2795 |
|
Drop Shatter |
ASTM D440 |
|
Equilibrium Moisture Analysis |
ASTM D1412 |
|
Extraction Procedure (EP) Toxicity Test |
US EPA 1310 |
|
Fixed Carbon |
ASTM D5142 |
|
Fluorine Analysis |
ASTM D3761 |
|
Forms of Sulphur |
ASTM D2492 |
|
Free Swelling Index (FSI) |
ASTM D720 |
|
Froth Flotation (Batch) |
ASTM D5114 |
|
Fusibility of Coal and Coke Ash - |
ASTM D1857 |
|
Gieseler Fluidity |
ASTM D2639 |
|
Grading |
ASTM C33.10 (#57) |
|
Gross Calorific Value (GCV) |
ASTM D5865 |
|
Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI) |
ASTM D409 |
|
Humidity Cell Testing |
ASTM D5744-07e1 |
|
Hydrogen Analysis |
ASTM D5373 |
|
Los Angeles Abrasion Test |
ASTM C131, |
|
Major & Minor Elements in Coal (ICP) |
ASTM D6349 |
|
Mercury Analysis |
ASTM D3684 |
|
Micum Test Indices |
ASTM D3402-93 |
|
Moisture Content |
ASTM D2216, |
|
Multiple Extraction Procedure |
US EPA 1320 |
|
Net Calorific Value Analysis |
ASTM D5865 |
|
Nitrogen Analysis |
ASTM D5373 |
|
Organic Sulphur Analysis |
ASTM D2492 |
|
Oxidation Index |
ASTM D5263 |
|
Phosphorous Analysis |
ASTM D2795 |
|
Porosity (Coke) |
ASTM D167-93 |
|
Potential Reactivity |
ASTM C289 |
|
Proximate Analysis |
ASTM D3172, |
|
Pyritic Sulphur Determination |
ASTM D2492 |
|
Rainfall Leach |
ASTM D3987 |
|
Sample Preparation |
ASTM D2013 |
|
Sieve Analysis |
ASTM C136 |
|
Sieve Test |
ASTM D4749 |
|
Size Analysis |
ASTM D293 |
|
Soundness (NaSO4) |
ASTM C88 |
|
Specific Gravity & Absorption |
ASTM D2216 |
|
Specific Gravity (Coke) |
ASTM D167-93 |
|
Stability / Hardness (Coke) |
ASTM D3402 |
|
Standard Test Method for |
ASTM D3987 |
|
Sulphur as Sulphate Analysis |
ASTM D2492 |
|
Sulphur Determination in Coal by the Bomb Wash |
ASTM D3177 |
|
Sulphur In Ash (SO3) |
ASTM D5016 |
|
Superficial Moisture Analysis |
ASTM D3302 |
|
Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure |
US EPA 1312 |
|
Total Moisture |
ASTM D2961, |
|
Total Sulphur Determination |
ASTM D4239 |
|
Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure |
US EPA 1311 |
|
Trace Elements Analysis (ICP) |
ASTM D6357 |
|
True Specific Gravity |
ASTM D167 |
|
Tumble Drum (Wet or Dry) |
ASTM D441 |
|
Ultimate Analysis |
ASTM D3176 |
|
Volatile Matter Analysis |
ASTM D3175, |
|
Washability / Float and Sink |
ASTM D4371 |
|
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.