Handbook of coal analysis / / James G. Speight

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910827813103321
• Autore: Speight James G.
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley, , 2015; ©2015
• ISBN: 1-119-03832-4; 1-119-03769-7; 1-119-03791-3
• Edizione: [Second edition.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (367 p.)
• Collana: Chemical Analysis: A Series of Monographs on Analytical Chemistry and Its Applications ; ; Volume 181
• Disciplina: 662.6/22
• Soggetti: Coal - Analysis
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Author Biography; Preface; Chapter 1 History and Terminology; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Definitions and Terminology; 1.3 Precursors of Coal; 1.4 Coal-Forming Processes; 1.5 Heteroatoms in Coal; 1.5.1 Nitrogen; 1.5.2 Oxygen; 1.5.3 Sulfur; 1.5.4 Other Elements; 1.6 Physical Structure; 1.7 Petrology and Petrography; 1.7.1 Petrology; 1.7.2 Petrography; 1.7.3 Microlithotypes; 1.7.4 Inorganic Constituents; 1.7.5 Petrology, Petrography, and Behavior; 1.8 Coal and Coal Analysis; References; Chapter 2 Identification of Coal; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Analytical Techniques2.3 Standard Test Methods; 2.4 Coal Classification; 2.5 Use of Coal; 2.5.1 PreModern Use of Coal; 2.5.2 Modern Use of Coal; 2.6 The Future; References; Chapter 3 Sampling and Sample Preparation; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Sampling; 3.2.1 General Aspects; 3.2.2 Manual Sampling; 3.2.3 Mechanical Sampling; 3.3 Sample Preparation; 3.4 Washability; 3.5 Accuracy and Precision; 3.5.1 Accuracy; 3.5.2 Precision; 3.5.3 Repeatability; 3.5.4 Bias; 3.5.5 Method Validation; 3.6 Reporting Coal Analyses; 3.7 Interrelationships of the Data; References; Chapter 4 Mineral Matter; 4.1 Introduction4.2 Origin and Occurrence; 4.2.1 Origin; 4.2.2 Occurrence; 4.3 Mineral Types; 4.3.1 Clay Minerals; 4.3.2 Silicate ; Minerals; 4.3.3 Carbonate Minerals; 4.3.4 Sulfide and Sulfate Minerals; 4.3.5 Other Minerals; 4.3.6 Effect of Mineral Matter on Coal Use; 4.4 Evaluation; 4.4.1 Ashing Techniques; 4.4.2 Ash Analysis and/or Direct Mineral Analysis; 4.4.3 Non-Ashing Techniques; 4.4.4 Data Handling and Interpretation; 4.5 Chemistry of ASH Formation; References; Chapter 5 Proximate Analysis; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Moisture Content; 5.2.1 Test Methods; 5.2.2 Data Handling and Interpretation5.3 ASH; 5.3.1 Test Methods; 5.3.2 Data Handling and Interpretation; 5.4 Volatile Matter; 5.4.1 Test Methods; 5.4.2 Data Handling and Interpretation; 5.5 Fixed Carbon; 5.6 Coal Assay; 5.6.1 Gray-King Assay at 600°C (1112°F); 5.6.2 Gray-King Assay at 900°C (1652°F); 5.6.3 Other Carbonization Tests; 5.7 Other Methods; References; Chapter 6 Ultimate Analysis; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Carbon and Hydrogen; 6.2.1 Test Methods; 6.2.2 Data Handling and Interpretation; 6.3 Nitrogen; 6.3.1 Test Methods; 6.3.2 Data Handling and Interpretation; 6.4 Oxygen; 6.4.1 Test Methods6.4.2 Data Handling and Interpretation; 6.5 Sulfur; 6.5.1 Test Methods; 6.5.2 Determination of the Forms of Sulfur; 6.5.3 Data Handling and Interpretation; 6.6 Chlorine; 6.6.1 Test Methods; 6.6.2 Data Handling and Interpretation; 6.7 Mercury; 6.7.1 Test Methods; 6.7.2 Data Handling and Interpretation; 6.8 Other Constituents; 6.8.1 Carbon Dioxide; 6.8.2 Arsenic and Selenium; References; Chapter 7 Physical Properties; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Density and Specific Gravity; 7.3 Porosity and Surface Area; 7.4 Reflectance; 7.5 Refractive Index; 7.6 Electrical Conductivity; 7.7 Dielectric Constant