ISO 1013-2020 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 1013:2020 — Coke — Determination of bulk density in a large container. This International Standard specifies a procedure to determine the bulk density of coke when contained in large receptacles such as railway wagons or skips; it is intended for use in quality control, trade and specification testing of coke products.

Abstract

This document specifies a method for the determination of the coke bulk density in a large container such as a wagon or skip.

General information

• Status: Published (current edition, under systematic review).
• Publication date: October 2020 (Edition 3 — published October 2020, listed as 16 October 2020 in bibliographic records).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 75.160.10 (Solid fuels — coke).
• Edition / version: 3 (third edition, 2020).
• Number of pages: 3 pages (short method standard).

Scope

ISO 1013:2020 defines a standardised test method for determining bulk (apparent) density of coke in large containers — for example loaded wagons or industrial skips — providing instructions on sample configuration, filling procedure, and calculation of bulk density. The 2020 edition replaces earlier editions (1975, 1995) and consolidates the method for contemporary testing and trade usage.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of bulk density (apparent density) for coke in a large container.
• Prescribed filling and leveling procedure for large receptacles to ensure repeatable packing conditions.
• Required equipment and container characteristics (dimensions, calibration checks) appropriate for wagon- or skip-sized volumes.
• Calculation method for bulk density from measured mass and known container volume; expression of results in SI units.
• Notes on applicability (particle size limits, representativeness of the load) and relationship to other bulk-density test methods for small containers or specific coke fractions.

Typical use and users

Primary users are metallurgical and coke plant laboratories, quality control and inspection bodies, freight handlers and trading organisations that require standardised bulk-density measurements for specification, acceptance testing and invoicing. Secondary users include research labs, standards committees, and procurement teams comparing delivered coke volumes/weights. The standard supports consistent measurement for trade and process control.

Related standards

Standards that relate to coke bulk-density measurement and properties include ISO 567 (Coke — Determination of bulk density in a small container), other ISO test methods from ISO/TC 27/SC 3 on coke and solid fuels, and regionally used equivalents such as ASTM test methods for bulk density of specific coke fractions. These complementary standards address small-container procedures, true relative density and density for specific particle-size fractions.

Keywords

coke; bulk density; large container; wagon; skip; solid fuels; ISO/TC 27; test method; quality control; apparent density.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 1013:2020 is an International Standard that specifies a method to determine the bulk (apparent) density of coke when held in a large container (e.g., wagon or skip).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the procedure for filling the container, the measurement of mass and volume necessary to calculate bulk density, and reporting of results in SI units; it is focused on large-container testing rather than small laboratory vessels.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Coke producers, metallurgical plants, laboratory technicians, trade inspectors, shipping/freight handlers and purchasers who need consistent bulk-density data for acceptance, quality control and commercial transactions.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 1013:2020 is the current (third) edition, published in October 2020; it replaces earlier editions (1975 and 1995). The 2020 edition is listed as published and is under the normal ISO systematic review process.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 1013 addresses bulk density in large containers and is part of a family of ISO methods and documents on coke and solid fuels (ICS 75.160.10). Related methods include ISO 567 (small-container bulk density) and various other ISO methods covering density and moisture determination for coke.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Key keywords are: coke, bulk density, apparent density, large container, wagon, skip, test method, solid fuels, ISO 1013.