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 recognized 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 recognized 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:

Test	Number
Analysis of Reformed Gas	ASTM D1946-90(2006)
Apparent Specific Gravity	ASTM D167
Ash Analysis	ASTM D3174, ASTM D5142
Ash Chemical Composition	ASTM D2795, ASTM 3682
Carbon Analysis	ASTM D5373
Chlorine Determination in Coal by the Oxygen Bomb Combustion	ASTM D4208
Coke Reactivity CRI / CSR	ASTM D5341-99
Cubic Foot Weight Test	ASTM D291
Determination of Phosphorus Content - Ash Base or Coal Base	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 Sulfur	ASTM D2492
Free Swelling Index (FSI)	ASTM D720
Froth Flotation (Batch)	ASTM D5114
Fusibility of Coal and Coke Ash - Reducing Temp & Oxidizing Temp	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, ASTM C535
Major & Minor Elements in Coal (ICP)	ASTM D6349
Mercury Analysis	ASTM D3684
Micum Test Indices	ASTM D3402-93
Moisture Content	ASTM D2216, ASTM D3173
Multiple Extraction Procedure	US EPA 1320
Net Calorific Value Analysis	ASTM D5865
Nitrogen Analysis	ASTM D5373
Organic Sulfur Analysis	ASTM D2492
Oxidation Index	ASTM D5263
Phosphorous Analysis	ASTM D2795
Porosity (Coke)	ASTM D167-93
Potential Reactivity	ASTM C289
Proximate Analysis	ASTM D3172, ASTM 3173, ASTM 3174, ASTM 3175
Pyritic Sulfur 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 Shake Extraction of Solid Waste with Water	ASTM D3987
Sulfur as Sulfate Analysis	ASTM D2492
Sulfur Determination in Coal by the Bomb Wash	ASTM D3177
Sulfur In Ash (SO3)	ASTM D5016
Superficial Moisture Analysis	ASTM D3302
Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure	US EPA 1312
Total Moisture	ASTM D2961, ASTM 3302, ASTM D5142
Total Sulfur Determination	ASTM D4239
Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP)	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, ASTM D5142, ASTM D4239
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.