INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 10143
Third edition
2019-07
Carbonaceous materials for the
production of aluminium — Calcined
coke for electrodes — Determination
of the electrical resistivity of granules
Produits carbonés utilisés pour la production de l'aluminium — Coke
calciné — Détermination de la résistivité électrique granulaire
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Contents Page
Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... iv
1 Scope.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms and definitions...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
4 Principle......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
5 Apparatus...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
6 Sampling and preparation........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
6.1 Sampling........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
6.2 Sample preparation calcined petroleum coke.............................................................................................................. 4
6.3 Sample preparation all samples................................................................................................................................................ 4
7 Procedure..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
7.1 Test portion................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
7.2 Setting up the test machine........................................................................................................................................................... 4
7.3 Determination.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
7.4 Number of determinations............................................................................................................................................................ 4
8 Expression of results......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
9 Precision........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
9.1 Repeatability.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
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Test report.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
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— Clause 5, Apparatus, has been updated;
— Clause 10, Test report, has been updated.
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Carbonaceous materials for the production of
aluminium — Calcined coke for electrodes —
Determination of the electrical resistivity of granules
1 Scope
This document specifies a method for the determination of the electrical resistivity of granular carbon
(calcined or graphitized) used in the manufacture of carbon electrodes for the production of aluminium.
The measurement of electrical resistivity assists in assessing the extent of coke calcination. The
electrical resistivity of the coke aggregate will influence the electrical resistivity of the coke electrodes
made from it.
In general, a more highly calcined coke will have a lower electrical resistivity if other factors, such as
grain size, are similar.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
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constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
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ISO 6375, Carbonaceous materials for the production of aluminium — Coke for electrodes — Sampling
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ISO 6997, Carbonaceous materials for the production of aluminium — Calcined coke — Determination of
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ISO 8723, Carbonaceous materials for the production of aluminium — Calcined coke — Determination of
oil content — Method by solvent extraction
ISO 11412, Carbonaceous materials for the production of aluminium — Calcined coke — Determination of
water content
3 Terms and definitions
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4 Principle
A test portion of the granular carbon is placed in a cylindrical holder which has electrical contacts at
the top and bottom. A fixed pressure is applied to the test portion to ensure good electrical contact and
a fixed, constant direct current is applied. The voltage drop and the height of the column of granules are
measured and the electrical resistivity is calculated.
5 Apparatus
Ordinary laboratory apparatus, plus the following:
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5.1 Sample holder and plunger, with removable base for cleaning as shown in Figure 1.
5.2 Length-measuring device, capable of measuring the movement of the compression plunger
to ± 0,1 mm.
5.3 Plastic reference cylinder, with a height of 22 mm ± 0,01 mm and a diameter of 25 mm, used for
calibrating the length-measuring device (5.2).
5.4 Test machine, capable of applying a constant pressure of 3 MPa ± 1 % to the plunger (5.1), giving a
velocity to the plunger of not more than 10 mm/s, and with a centering device for the sample holder (5.1).
5.5 Power supply, capable of providing a constant direct current of 1 A ± 0,002 A.
5.6 Voltmeter, capable of measuring to the nearest ± 0,01 mV.
5.7 Oven, capable of being maintained at 110 °C for 12 h.
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1 power supply
2 Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
3 brass
4 agate
5 hard-chromed surfaces
6 stainless steel
7 plunger
8 mould
Figure 1 — Sample holder and plunger, showing electrical connections
6 Sampling and preparation
6.1 Sampling
Sample the coke in accordance with ISO 6375.
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6.2 Sample preparation calcined petroleum coke
Heat the sample to 110 °C ± 5 °C for 12 h, using the oven (5.7) in accordance with ISO 11412.
De-oil the sample by washing with dichloromethane in accordance with ISO 8723 or by heating in
accordance with ISO 6997.
Crush all the sample material > 1,4 mm in a jaw crusher with a minimum aperture of 1,5 mm so that all
the sample material passes through the 1,4 mm sieve.
Sieve and collect the fraction 1,4 mm to 1,0 mm for the analysis.
6.3 Sample preparation all samples
Divide the sample, by sieving, into three fractions (I, lla, and Ill) as follows:
— fraction l > 1,0 mm;
— fraction lla 0,5 mm to 1,0 mm;
— fraction Ill < 0,5 mm.
Crush fraction l so that it is predominantly 0,5 mm to 1,0 mm and sieve to form fraction llb.
Mix fractions lla and llb thoroughly.
Wash the sample with dichloromethane in accordance with ISO 8723.
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Heat the sample to 120 °C ± 2 °C for 30 min using the oven (5.7), allow to cool in a desiccator and weigh
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to the nearest 1 g or better. Repeat the operations of heating, cooling and weighing until the difference
between two successive weighings does not exceed 1 % of the original sample mass.
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7.1 Test portion
Weigh out 15 g ± 0,1 g of the mixture of fraction 1,4 mm to 1,0 mm (6.2) or of fractions lla and llb (6.3).
7.2 Setting up the test machine
Place the plastic reference cylinder (5.3) in the sample holder (5.1).
Place the sample holder with plunger (5.1) in the test machine (5.4) and apply a pressure of 3 MPa. Set
the length-measuring device (5.2) to the reference level of 22 mm. Connect up the electrical wires and
switch on the power supply (5.5).
7.3 Determination
Pour the test portion into the sample holder, insert the plunger and place the assembly in the test
machine.
Apply a pressure of 3 MPa to the test portion and after 30 s record the voltage drop and the height of the
column of granules.
7.4 Number of determinations
Carry out two determinations using a fresh test portion for each determination.
Clean the base and the plunger surfaces carefully after each determination.
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8 Expression of results
Calculate the electrical resistivity, ρ, expressed in microohm metres, of the calcined coke using
Formula (1):
S ×U
ρ= (1)
I ×h
where
S is the surface area, in square millimetres, of the sample holder (707 mm2 for the sample
holder shown in Figure 1);
U is the voltage drop, in millivolts;
I is the current applied, in amps (1 A ± 0,002 A);
h is the height, in millimetres, of the column of granules.
Express the result as the arithmetic mean of two determinations.
9 Precision1)
9.1 Repeatability
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The difference between the values of duplicate determinations, carried out in rapid succession by the
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the repeatability limit r = 3 %.
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The difference between the values of the average of duplicate determinations obtained by two
laboratories using this method for the analysis of the same laboratory sample is not expected to exceed
the reproducibility limit R = 5 %.
10 Test report
The test report shall include the following information:
a) an identification of the sample;
b) a reference to this document;
c) the method used;
d) the date of the test;
e) the result(s), including a reference to the clause which explains how the results were calculated;
f) any deviations from the procedure;
g) any unusual features observed.
1) ISO 5725:1986, Precision of test methods — Determination of repeatability and reproducibility for a standard
test method by inter-laboratory tests (now withdrawn), was used to obtain the precision data.
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