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  • BS EN 15875:2011

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    Characterisation of waste. Static test for determination of acid potential and neutralisation potential of sulfidic waste

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-04-2013

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Symbols and abbreviations
    5 Principle
    6 Reagents and laboratory devices
    7 Sampling and sample preparation
    8 Test procedures
    9 Calculation of neutralisation potential ratio
       and net neutralisation potential
    10 Performance characteristics
    11 Test report
    Annex A (informative) - Example of a data sheet
            for the recording of test results
            according to 8.2.3
    Annex B (informative) - Operation and uses of
            the test: influence of parameters
    Annex C (informative) - Speciation of sulfur compounds
    Annex D (informative) - Explanation of formulas used
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Defines methods to determine the potential of sulfide bearing materials for the formation of acidic drainage.

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    Committee EH/4
    Development Note Supersedes 08/30189276 DC. (04/2012) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, April 2018. (04/2018)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    ISO 157:1996 Coal — Determination of forms of sulfur
    ISO 3310-1:2016 Test sieves Technical requirements and testing Part 1: Test sieves of metal wire cloth
    CEN/TS 14429:2005 Characterization of waste - Leaching behaviour tests - Influence of pH on leaching with initial acid/base addition
    EN 13137 : 2001 CHARACTERIZATION OF WASTE - DETERMINATION OF TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON (TOC) IN WASTE, SLUDGES AND SEDIMENTS
    CEN/TS 14997 : 2006 CHARACTERIZATION OF WASTE - LEACHING BEHAVIOUR TESTS - INFLUENCE OF PH ON LEACHING WITH CONTINUOUS PH-CONTROL
    EN 14582:2016 Characterization of waste - Halogen and sulfur content - Oxygen combustion in closed systems and determination methods
    EN 14346:2006 CHARACTERIZATION OF WASTE - CALCULATION OF DRY MATTER BY DETERMINATION OF DRY RESIDUE OR WATER CONTENT
    ISO 16720:2005 Soil quality Pretreatment of samples by freeze-drying for subsequent analysis
    ISO 15178:2000 Soil quality Determination of total sulfur by dry combustion
    EN 15002:2015 Characterization of waste - Preparation of test portions from the laboratory sample
    CEN ISO/TS 21268-4:2009 Soil quality - Leaching procedures for subsequent chemical and ecotoxicological testing of soil and soil materials - Part 4: Influence of pH on leaching with initial acid/base addition (ISO/TS 21268-4:2007)
    EN 14899:2005 Characterization of waste - Sampling of waste materials - Framework for the preparation and application of a Sampling Plan
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