ASTM D2639/D2639M-19
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Plastic Properties of Coal by the Constant-Torque Gieseler Plastometer
Standard Test Method for Plastic Properties of Coal by the Constant-Torque Gieseler Plastometer
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Reliable values of the plastic properties of coals are used to predict or explain the behavior of a coal or blends during carbonization or in other processes such as gasification, liquefaction, and combustion.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a relative measure of the plastic behavior of coal when heated under prescribed conditions. This test method may be used to obtain semiquantitative values of the plastic properties of coals and blends used in carbonization and in other situations where determination of plastic behavior of coals is of practical importance.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Designation: D2639/D2639M − 19
Standard Test Method for
Plastic Properties of Coal by the Constant-Torque Gieseler
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Plastometer
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2639/D2639M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
1.1 This test method covers a relative measure of the plastic
behavior of coal when heated under prescribed conditions.This
3.1.1 breaking, v—free spinning behavior of coal, either by
test method may be used to obtain semiquantitative values of
an abrupt change to rotating at maximum motor speed or by
the plastic properties of coals and blends used in carbonization
abrupt changes in rotation, which occurs as a result of a molten
and in other situations where determination of plastic behavior
ball of coal forming around the base of the stirrer, and which
of coals is of practical importance.
makes reporting of the true maximum fluidity of the coal
difficult.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
3.1.2 dial division per minute, (DDPM), n—as used in this
each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to
test method, a measure of stirrer rotation rate.
ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be
3.1.2.1 Discussion—There are 100 dial divisions for each
used independently of the other, and values from the two
full 360° rotation of the stirrer. Stirrer rotation rate is the total
systems shall not be combined.
dial divisions turned by the stirrer in a 1 min time period.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.3 initial softening temperature, n—as used in this test
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
method, the temperature at which the stirrer rotation rate first
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
reaches 1.0 dial divisions per minute.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1.4 jamming, v—swelling up of coal into the retort tube
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
during the test, which may produce lower fluidity results than
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
expected and can only be noted after visual inspection of the
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
disassembled crucible and retort at the conclusion of the test.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1.5 maximum fluidity, n—as used in this test method, the
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
measured maximum stirrer rotation rate, in dial divisions per
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
minute.
3.1.6 maximum fluidity temperature, n—as used in this test
2. Referenced Documents
method, the temperature at which stirrer rotation rate reaches a
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
maximum value.
D2013/D2013M Practice for Preparing Coal Samples for
3.1.7 plastic range, n—difference between the solidification
Analysis
temperature and the initial softening temperatures.
D2234/D2234M Practice for Collection of a Gross Sample
3.1.8 solidification temperature, n—as used in this test
of Coal
method, the temperature at which the first zero DDPM is
reached after the last stirrer rotation.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D05 on Coal
4. Summary of Test Method
and Coke and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D05.15 on Metallurgical
Properties of Coal and Coke.
4.1 The plastometer measures the plastic properties of coals
Current edition approved March 1, 2019. Published March 2019. Originally
by the use of a constantly applied torque on a stirrer placed in
approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D2639/D2639M – 16.
DOI: 10.1520/D2639_D2639M-19.
a crucible into which the coal is charged. The crucible is
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immersed in a bath and the temperature increased uniformly.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
The rates of movement of the stirrer are recorded in relation to
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. increase in temperature.
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5. Significance and Use 6. Apparatus
5.1 Reliablevaluesoftheplasticpropertiesofcoalsareused
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Designation: D2639/D2639M − 16 D2639/D2639M − 19
Standard Test Method for
Plastic Properties of Coal by the Constant-Torque Gieseler
1
Plastometer
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2639/D2639M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers a relative measure of the plastic behavior of coal when heated under prescribed conditions. This
test method may be used to obtain semiquantitative values of the plastic properties of coals and blends used in carbonization and
in other situations where determination of plastic behavior of coals is of practical importance.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers a relative measure of the plastic behavior of coal when heated under prescribed conditions. This
test method may be used to obtain semiquantitative values of the plastic properties of coals and blends used in carbonization and
in other situations where determination of plastic behavior of coals is of practical importance.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used
independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D2013/D2013M Practice for Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis
D2234/D2234M Practice for Collection of a Gross Sample of Coal
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 breaking, v—free spinning behavior of coal, either by an abrupt change to rotating at maximum motor speed or by abrupt
changes in rotation, which occurs as a result of a molten ball of coal forming around the base of the stirrer, and which makes
reporting of the true maximum fluidity of the coal difficult.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D05 on Coal and Coke and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D05.15 on Metallurgical Properties
of Coal and Coke.
Current edition approved March 1, 2016March 1, 2019. Published March 2016March 2019. Originally approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 20132016 as
D2639/D2639MD2639/D2639M – 16.–13. DOI: 10.1520/D2639_D2639M-16.10.1520/D2639_D2639M-19.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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3.1.2 dial division per minute, DDPM,(DDPM), n—as used in this test method, a measure of stirrer rotation rate. There are
100 dial divisions for each full 360 ° rotation of the stirrer. Stirrer rotation rate is the total dial divisions turned by the stirrer in
a one minute time period.
3.1.2.1 Discussion—
There are 100 dial divisions for each full 360° rotation
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