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title: "ASTM D1102"
url: "https://mat-cs.com/astm-d1102/"
description: "This test method covers the determination of ash, expressed as the percentage of residue remaining after dry oxidation (oxidation at 580 to 600°C), of wood or wood products."
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ASTM Standard

# ASTM D1102

Standard Test Method for Ash in Wood

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## Significance and Use

2.1 The ash content is an approximate measure of the mineral content and other inorganic matter in wood.

## Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of ash, expressed as the percentage of residue remaining after dry oxidation (oxidation at 580 to 600°C), of wood or wood products.