Coal

Chem-Bac Laboratories specializes in coal and coke testing and offers a complete range of testing capabilities.

Proximate and Ultimate testing are the more commonly used testing slates. Proximate analysis results will indicate the Heating value of the coal, whereas the Ultimate analysis, which is more comprehensive, is dependent on analysis of various elements present in the coal sample.

Proximate Analysis

Moisture	ASTM D3173
Ash	ASTM D3174
Volatile Matter	ASTM D3175
Fixed Carbon	ASTM D3172

Ultimate Analysis

Moisture	ASTM D3173
Ash	ASTMD3174
Sulfur	ASTMD4239
Nitrogen	ASTMD5373
Carbon	ASTM D5373
Hydrogen	ASTM D5373
Oxygen	ASTM D3176

In addition to Proximate and Ultimate Analysis testing, there are many tests for determining the chemical properties of coal. These are some of the more common tests we perform.

Chemical Analysis

Chlorine	ASTM D4208
Fluorine	ASTM D5987
Gross Calorific Value (BTU)	ASTM D5865
Loss on Ignition (LOI)	ASTM D7348
Major & Minor Elements (ICP-OES)	ASTM D6349
Mercury	ASTM D6722
Trace Elements (ICP-OES)	ASTM D6357
Iodine Number	ASTM D4607

For a versatile and comprehensive testing call 704-394-6381

Chem-Bac is a full service testing laboratory that has been in business for over 50 years. Our Equipment, Testing Capabilities and Applications include: AOAC, AATCC, EPA, USP/NF, ASTM, ACS, and NIOSH Methods. Chem-Bac is one of the most versatile and comprehensive testing laboratories in the southeast.

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CHEM-BAC Laboratories, Inc.
2500 A West Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28208

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