BS 4267-11-1994-1999

BRITISH STANDARD BS 4267-11:
1994
Ammonium nitrate —
Part 11: Method for determination of
inorganic matter and grit insoluble in
water
BS 4267-11:1994
Committees responsible for this

British Standard
The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by the Chemicals

Standards Policy Committee (CIC/-) to Technical Committee CIC/37, upon
which the following bodies were represented:
Association of Public Analysts

British Aggregate Construction Materials Industries
British Coal Corporation
Chemical Industries Association
Consumers’ Association
Department of Trade and Industry (Laboratory of the Government Chemist)
Fertiliser Manufacturers’ Association Ltd.
Horticultural Trades Association
Institute of Trading Standards Administration
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Ministry of Defence
This British Standard, having

been prepared under the
direction of the Chemicals
Standards Policy Committee,
was published under the
authority of the Standards
Board and comes
into effect on Amendments issued since publication
15 February 1994
© BSI 09-1999 Amd. No. Date Comments
The following BSI references

relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee reference CIC/37
Draft for comment 93/504558 DC
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BS 4267-11:1994
Contents
Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
Foreword ii
1 Scope 1
2 Normative references 1
3 Principle 1
4 Reagent 1
5 Apparatus 1
6 Procedure 1
7 Calculation and expression of results 1
8 Test report 1
List of references Inside back cover
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Foreword
This Part of BS 4267 has been prepared under the direction of the Chemicals
Standards Policy Committee.
This British Standard calls for the use of substances and/or procedures that may
be injurious to health if adequate precautions are not taken. It refers only to
technical suitability and does not absolve the user from legal obligations relating
to health and safety at any stage.
WARNING. Ammonium nitrate is an oxidizing agent. If necessary, break up the
test sample by crushing rather than grinding.
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
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Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii,
pages 1 and 2, an inside back cover and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on the
inside front cover.
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1 Scope 6.3 Determination

This Part of BS 4267 describes a gravimetric Place the test portion (6.2) into a 600 ml beaker and
method for determination of inorganic dissolve it in approximately 200 ml of hot water.
water-insoluble matter and grit in ammonium Stir for 2 min to 3 min, allow any undissolved solids
nitrate for industrial use. to settle, and decant the solution carefully through
the filter paper (5.3). Repeat the operations of
2 Normative references stirring, allowing to settle and decantation using a
further 200 ml of hot water.
This Part of BS 4267 incorporates, by reference,
provisions from specific editions of other Transfer quantitatively the undissolved solids to
publications. These normative references are cited the filter paper, wash with water and transfer the
at the appropriate points in the text and the filter paper and its contents to the prepared
publications are listed on the inside back cover. crucible (6.1). Heat the crucible and its contents in
Subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of the oven (5.5) at 103 °C ± 2 °C until the moisture is
these publications apply to this Part of BS 4267 only expelled. Transfer the crucible and its contents to
when incorporated in it by updating or revision. the furnace and heat at 700 °C ± 25 °C for 30 min.
Remove the crucible, cool in the desiccator (5.7) and
3 Principle weigh to the nearest 0.001 g.
Transfer the residue to the test sieve (5.2) using the
A test portion is dissolved in water, filtered, dried
brush (5.8) and brush lightly. Examine the residue
and ashed at dull red heat. The resulting residue is and count any particles of grit retained on the sieve.
weighed and the number of particles of grit retained
on a 425 Èm sieve counted. 7 Calculation and expression of results
4 Reagent The inorganic water-insoluble matter, expressed as
a percentage by mass, is given by the formula:
4.1 Water, conforming to grade 3 of BS 3978:1987.
M1 ´ 100
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5 Apparatus M0
5.1 Ordinary laboratory apparatus where
5.2 Test sieve, of nominal aperture 425 Èm, M0 is the mass of the test portion (in g);
conforming to BS 410:1986.
M1 is the mass of the final residue (in g).
5.3 Ashless filter paper
NOTE Whatman No. 42 has been found to be suitable. Report the number of particles of grit, if any,
5.4 Porcelain crucible, of capacity retained on the test sieve.
approximately 30 ml.
8 Test report
5.5 Oven, capable of being maintained
at 103 °C ± 2 °C. The test report shall include the following
information:
5.6 Furnace, capable of being maintained
at 700 °C ± 25 °C. a) a complete identification of the sample;
b) a reference to this British Standard
5.7 Desiccator, containing an efficient desiccant.
i.e. BS 4267-11:1994;
5.8 Camel hair brush c) the results expressed in accordance with
clause 7;
6 Procedure
d) any unusual features noted during the
6.1 Preparation of the crucible determination;
Heat the crucible (5.4) for 1 h in the furnace (5.6) e) any operation not included in this Part
at 700 °C ± 25 °C. Cool in the desiccator (5.7). After of BS 4267 or regarded as optional.
cooling, weigh to the nearest 0.001 g.
6.2 Test portion
Weigh, to the nearest 0.1 g, approximately 50 g of
the test sample.
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List of references (see clause 2)
Normative references
BSI publications
BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION, London
BS 410:1986, Specification for test sieves.

BS 3978:1987, Specification for water for laboratory use.
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BRITISH STANDARD BS 4267-11:

Committees responsible for this

The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by the Chemicals

Association of Public Analysts

This British Standard, having

© BSI 09-1999 Amd. No. Date Comments

The following BSI references

ISBN 0 580 22781 2

1 Scope 6.3 Determination

List of references (see clause 2)

BS 410:1986, Specification for test sieves.

British Standards are updated by amendment or revision. Users of

In response to orders for international standards, it is BSI policy to supply the

BSI provides a wide range of information on national, European and

Subscribing members of BSI are kept up to date with standards developments

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