TAPPI T 413 om-11 provides a standardized procedure for measuring ash content in wood, pulp, paper, and paperboard after combustion at 900°C. The method covers scope, specimen preparation, moisture determination, furnace and crucible requirements, combustion procedure, calculation, reporting, precision, and related methods. It is intended for laboratories and quality professionals evaluating inorganic residues, fillers, coatings, pigments, and other mineral materials in fiber-based products.
Application Scope: Laboratory analysis, quality control, and research involving ash determination in wood, pulp, paper, and paperboard.