EN 12879:2000
(Main)Characterization of sludges - Determination of the loss on ignition of dry mass
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the loss on ignition of dry mass of sludges and sludge products at 550 °C after the dry residues have been determined in accordance with the method of EN 12880. NOTE It should be noted that inorganic substances or decomposition products (e.g. H2O, CO2, SO2, O2) are released or absorbed and some inorganic substances are volatile under the reaction conditions.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 22-Aug-2000
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 308 - Characterization of sludges
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 308/WG 1 - Characterization methods
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 11-Jun-2014
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12879:2000 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Characterization of sludges - Determination of the loss on ignition of dry mass". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the loss on ignition of dry mass of sludges and sludge products at 550 °C after the dry residues have been determined in accordance with the method of EN 12880. NOTE It should be noted that inorganic substances or decomposition products (e.g. H2O, CO2, SO2, O2) are released or absorbed and some inorganic substances are volatile under the reaction conditions.
This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the loss on ignition of dry mass of sludges and sludge products at 550 °C after the dry residues have been determined in accordance with the method of EN 12880. NOTE It should be noted that inorganic substances or decomposition products (e.g. H2O, CO2, SO2, O2) are released or absorbed and some inorganic substances are volatile under the reaction conditions.
EN 12879:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.030.20 - Liquid wastes. Sludge. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12879:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 11465:2025; is excused to EN 12880:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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