Standard: TAPPI
Method: T 211
Title: Ash in wood, pulp, paper and paperboard: combustion at 525°C
Overview
Ash testing can be performed on a wide variety of substances and determines the amount of inorganic residues left after ignition at 525°C. Ash content is determined from the dry weight of the sample and the weight of the ash. For samples with fillers, coating and pigments TAPPI Test Method
T 413, Ash at 900°C may be recommended.
Samples
To perform adequate testing, at least two and a half grams of sample are needed. This ensures that a duplicate can be run for each sample to be tested. If sample availability is limited, testing can be performed in duplicate using less sample or as a single determinant.
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