9.1 Calculate the mass of the ash as a percentage of the original samples as follows:
10. Report
10.1 Report the results as follows:
10.2 Record the value reported as ash in accordance with Test Method D482, stating the mass of the sample taken.
11. Quality Control
11.1 Confirm the performance of the instrument or the test procedure by analyzing a QC sample (see 6.3).
11.1.1 When QC/Quality Assurance (QA) protocols are already established in the testing facility, these may be used to confirm the reliability of the test result.
11.1.2 When there is no QC/QA protocol established in the testing facility, Appendix X1 can be used as the QC/QA system.