Coal Lab studies
Our laboratories feature state of the art instrumentation to provide accurate results with the optimum turnaround time.
Major analytical instrumentation includes:
- X-Ray Fluorescence
- Simultaneous and Sequential Inductively Couple Plasma Spectrometry
- Graphite Furnace and Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
- Automated Ion Analyzer
- Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen and Sulfur Analyzers
- Thermo Gravimetric Analyzers
- Micron Particle Size Analyzers
Spectro is a ISO 17025 Lab and accredited in India by NABL. SPECTRO has done many projects in coal exploration for a number of blocks.
A partial list of analytical capabilities includes:
- Proximate (moisture, ash, sulfur, volatile matter, calorific Value)
- Ultimate (moisture, ash, sulfur, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen (by difference))
- Fusion Temperature of Ash
- Free Swelling Index
- Mineral Analysis of Ash
- Trade Element Analysis
- Forms of Sulfur
- Equilibrium Moisture
- Hardgrove Grind ability Index
- Specific Gravity
- Oxidation Index
- Micron Particle Size Distribution
- Sieve Analysis
- Metallurgical Coke Physical and Chemical Analysis
Rock Mechanical Properties
- Young’s Modulus
- Poisson’s Ratio
- Uniaxial and Triaxial Compressive strength under dry and water saturated condition