WK84623 - New Test Methods for Proximate Analysis of Biomass Materials by Macro Thermogravimetric Analysis

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ASTM WK84623

New Test Methods for Proximate Analysis of Biomass Materials by Macro Thermogravimetric Analysis

1. Scope

To use automatic equipment in today's market to reduce time intensive labor to analyze moisture, volatile matter and ash.

Keywords

proximate; proximate analysis; biochar; bio oil; wood; biomass

Rationale

The current E48 methods to analyze moisture (E871), volatile matter (E872) and ash (E1755) are dated. The new standard will include the use of automatic equipment to reduce time intensive labor for the proximate analysis in biomass materials. This standard will save both time and money in many analytical labs.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: E48.05

Committee: E48

Staff Manager: Brian Milewski

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 12-21-2022

Technical Contact: Eric Brown

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