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.
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