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Abstract

Sets out a method for the spectrophotometric determination of phosphorus in coal by a borate fusion/molybdenum blue method using a rapid ashing technique. This method does not involve the use of hydrofluoric acid.
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The following are represented on Technical Committee MN-001:
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Australian Coal Industry Reference Samples
Australian Coal Preparation Society
Australian Energy Council
Coalfield Geology Council of NSW
CSIRO
Department of Natural Resources and Mines (QLD)
Minerals Council of Australia
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
The University of New South Wales
The University of Queensland
University of Newcastle

Scope

This Standard sets out a method for the spectrophotometric determination of phosphorus in coal by a borate fusion/molybdenum blue method using a rapid ashing technique. The method is rapid and does not involve the use of hydrofluoric acid.
An alternative method is also given for determination of phosphorus in coal, ashed in accordance with AS 1038.3. This method can be used if a very rapid turnaround time is not required, or if ash has already been prepared for analysis.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 28/10/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 28/10/2016
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ISBN
Committee	MN-001
Supersedes	DR 06250 CP