ASTM International - ASTM D4596-09(2015)
Standard Practice for Collection of Channel Samples of Coal in a Mine
Organization: | ASTM International |
Publication Date: | 1 September 2015 |
Status: | active |
Page Count: | 3 |
ICS Code (Coals): | 73.040 |
significance And Use:
4.1 A properly collected face channel sample that includes the total coal bed interval provides a sample that is a representative cross section of the coal bed at the point of sampling. Channel... View More
scope:
1.1 This practice describes procedures for collecting a coal sample from a channel extending from top to bottom in the face of a coal seam in a mine.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 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. For specific precautionary information, see Note 2.
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