1、Designation: E1721 01 (Reapproved 2009)Standard Test Method forDetermination of Acid-Insoluble Residue in Biomass1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1721; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year o
2、f last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONBiomass is composed largely of the following: cellulose, a polymer of glucose; hemicellulose, acomplex polymer, the
3、main chain of which consists of xylans or glucomannans; and lignin, a complexphenolic polymer. The lignin is mostly insoluble in mineral acids, unlike the other cell wallcomponents of biomass. For this reason, lignin can be analyzed gravimetrically after hydrolyzing thecellulose and hemicellulose fr
4、actions with sulfuric acid.1. Scope1.1 This test method covers determination of the acid-insoluble residue of hard and soft woods, herbaceous materials(such as switchgrass and sericea), agricultural residues (such ascorn stover, wheat straw, and bagasse), wastepaper (such asoffice waste, boxboard, a
5、nd newsprint), acid and alkalinepretreated biomass, and the solid fraction of fermentationresidues. All results are reported relative to the 105C oven-dried weight of the sample.1.2 The residue collected contains the acid-insoluble ligninand any condensed proteins from the original sample. Anindepen
6、dent nitrogen analysis would be required to determinethe acid-insoluble lignin content separate from the condensedprotein fraction and is outside the scope of this test method.1.3 A portion of the lignin in some biomass samples willremain soluble during this procedure. The total lignin in abiomass s
7、ample includes both acid-soluble lignin and lignin inthe acid insoluble residue.1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard. No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with
8、 its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazardsstatements are given in Section 8 and Note 2 and Note 4.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standa
9、rds:2E1690 Test Method for Determination of Ethanol Extrac-tives in BiomassE1756 Test Method for Determination of Total Solids inBiomassE1757 Practice for Preparation of Biomass for Composi-tional Analysis3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 acid-insoluble residuethe solid residue, correctedfor acid-
10、insoluble ash, retained on a medium-porosity filtercrucible after the primary 72 % and secondary 4 % H2SO4hydrolysis described in this test method. This material isprimarily acid-insoluble lignin and any condensed proteins.3.1.2 prepared biomassmaterial that has been treated inaccordance with Practi
11、ce E1757 in order to raise the total solidscontent above 85 %, based on an oven-dried solids weight.4. Significance and Use4.1 The acid-insoluble residue content is used in conjunc-tion with other assays to determine the total composition ofbiomass samples.5. Interferences5.1 The results of acid-ins
12、oluble residue analysis are af-fected by the incomplete hydrolysis of biomass. The resultswill be biased high unless the sample is hydrolyzed completely.1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E48 onBiotechnology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E48.05 on Biomas
13、sConversion.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2009. Published March 2010. Originallypublished as E1721-95. Last previous edition E1721-95. DOI: 10.1520/E1721-01R09.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book
14、 of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.Take care to mix the acid/biomass slurry thoroughly during theconcentrated acid hyd
15、rolysis.5.2 The results of acid-insoluble residue analysis are af-fected by the timing of the acid digestion steps. The insolubleresidue will dissolve slowly into solution in an irreproduciblefashion. The timing within this test method must be followedclosely.6. Apparatus6.1 Analytical Balance, read
16、able to 0.1 mg.6.2 Convection Oven, with a temperature control of 105 63C.6.3 Muffle FurnaceAn electric furnace is recommendedfor igniting the sample. The furnace should be fitted with anindicating pyrometer or thermocouple so that the requiredtemperature of 575 6 25C can be maintained.6.4 Autoclave
17、, capable of maintaining 121 6 3C.6.5 Water Bath, set at 30 6 1C.6.6 Desiccator, using anhydrous calcium sulfate.7. Reagents and Materials7.1 Chemicals:7.1.1 72 % H2SO4, specific gravity 1.6389 6 0.0012 at15.6C/15.6C or 12.00 6 0.02 M.7.1.2 Water,18MV deionized.7.2 Materials:7.2.1 Glass Serum Bottle
18、s, 125 mL, crimp top style, withrubber stoppers and aluminum seals to fit.7.2.2 Glass Filtering Crucible, 50 mL, medium porosity,with a nominal maximum pore size of 10 m.7.2.3 Vacuum Adapter for Crucibles.8. Hazards8.1 Handle the sulfuric acid carefully.8.2 Use caution when handling glass bottles af
19、ter theautoclave step since they may become pressurized.9. Sampling, Test Specimens, and Test Units9.1 Test specimens suitable for analysis with this procedureare as follows:9.1.1 Prepared biomass samples that have been treated inaccordance with Practice E1757.9.1.2 Extractives-free material prepare
20、d in accordance withTest Method E1690.9.2 The test specimen shall consist of approximately 0.3 gof sample obtained in such a manner to ensure that it isrepresentative of the entire lot of material being tested.Prepared biomass is used in this test, but the weight of thematerial must be corrected to
21、105C dry weight by using thepercent total solids value determined in accordance with TestMethod E1756, prior to calculating the acid-insoluble residue.9.3 The samples for total solids determination should beweighed out at the same time as those for acid-insolubleresidue determination. If this is per
22、formed later, it can intro-duce an error in the calculation because ground biomass cangain or lose moisture rapidly when exposed to the atmosphere.10. Procedure10.1 Label the crucibles needed for analysis individually,and ignite them at 575 6 25C to achieve a constant weight of60.3 mg. Store the ign
23、ited crucibles in a desiccator untilneeded.NOTE 1In order to determine the absolute amounts of acid-insolubleresidue and acid-insoluble ash, for quality control purposes, it is useful toweigh and record the ignited crucible to the nearest 0.1 mg.10.2 Weigh a 0.3 6 0.01-g sample to the nearest 0.1 mg
24、, andplace it in a test tube. Record the initial weight as W1.NOTE 2Warning: 72 % sulfuric acid is very corrosive and should behandled only by trained personnel.10.3 Add 3.00 6 0.01 mL (4.92 6 0.01 g) of 72 % H2SO4,and stir for 1 min or until mixed thoroughly.10.4 Place the test tube in the water ba
25、th controlled to 30 61C, and hydrolyze for 2 h.NOTE 3The hydrolysis time may be reduced to1hifthedried samplehas been milled and sieved to pass through a 20-mesh sieve and beretained on a 80-mesh sieve.10.5 Stir the sample every 15 min to ensure completemixing and wetting.10.6 Transfer the hydrolyza
26、te to a glass bottle, and dilute toa 4 % acid concentration by adding 84.00 6 0.04 mL water orby bringing the combined weight of sample, acid, and water upto 89.22 6 0.04 g. Be careful to transfer all of the residualsolids along with the hydrolysis liquor.10.7 Stopper each of the bottles, and crimp
27、the aluminumseals into place.10.8 Set the autoclave to a liquid vent cycle to prevent lossof sample from the bottle in the event of a loose crimp seal.Autoclave the samples in their sealed bottles for1hat12163C.NOTE 4Warning: Handle sealed bottles with caution after the auto-clave step since they ma
28、y become pressurized.10.9 After completion of the autoclave cycle, allow thesamples to cool for approximately 20 min at room temperaturebefore removing the seals and stoppers.10.10 Vacuum filter the hydrolysis solution through a pre-viously ignited filtering crucible.10.11 If a carbohydrate analysis
29、 or acid-soluble ligninanalysis, or both, is desired, decant 15 to 25 mL of filtrate intoa resealable container. If the aliquot is not used immediately forfurther analysis, store it in a refrigerator at 4C.NOTE 5Acid-soluble lignin should be analyzed within 24 h andpreferably within6hofhydrolysis.10
30、.12 Use hot water to wash any particles clinging to theglass bottle into the crucible and to wash the filtered residuefree of acid using vacuum filtration.10.13 Dry the crucible and its contents at 105 6 3C for 2h or until a constant weight is achieved of 60.3 mg uponreheating.10.14 Cool in the desi
31、ccator and record the weight, W2,ofthe crucible, acid insoluble residue, and acid-insoluble ash tothe nearest 0.1 mg.10.15 Place the crucible and its contents in the mufflefurnace, and ignite at 575 6 25C for a minimum of 3 h, orE1721 01 (2009)2until all the carbon is eliminated. Heat at a rate of 1
32、0C/min toprevent flaming. The container should be partially coveredduring this step if the sample tends to flame. Avoid heatingabove the maximum stated temperature. Protect the test con-tainer from strong drafts at all times to prevent mechanical lossof the test specimen.10.16 Cool in the desiccator
33、, and record the weight, W3,ofthe crucible and acid-insoluble ash to the nearest 0.1 mg.11. Calculation11.1 If the biomass was prepared in accordance with Part Bor C of Practice E1757, calculate the percent acid-insolubleresidue on a 105C dry-weight basis as follows:% acid insoluble residue W22 W3W1
34、3T105Tprep3 100 (1)where:W1= initial sample weight,W2= weight of the crucible, acid-insoluble residue, andacid-insoluble ash,W3= weight of the crucible and acid-insoluble ash,T105= % total solids determined at 105C as determinedin accordance with Test Method E1756, andTprep=%Tfdor % T45as determined
35、 by Practice E1757.11.2 If the biomass was prepared in accordance with Part Aof Practice E1757 or in accordance with Test Method E1756,calculate the percent acid-insoluble residue on a 105C dry-weight basis as follows:% acid insoluble residue W22 W3W13T1051003 100 (2)where:W1= initial sample weight,
36、W2= weight of the crucible, acid-insoluble residue, andacid-insoluble ash,W3= weight of the crucible and acid-insoluble ash, andT105= %total solids determined at 105C as determined inaccordance with Test Method E1756.12. Report12.1 Report the percent acid-insoluble residue, to two deci-mal places, o
37、n a 105C dry-weight basis.13. Precision and Bias13.1 Precision:13.1.1 Data obtained by replicate testing of a hybrid poplarin one laboratory yielded a standard deviation of 0.41 % and aCV % of 1.59 %.13.1.2 Data obtained by replicate testing of a hybrid poplarsample in six different laboratories yie
38、lded a standard deviationof 2.37 % and a CV % of 9.92 %.14. Keywords14.1 acid-insoluble lignin; agricultural residue; biomass;fermentation residue; herbaceous; lignin; wastepaper; woodASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any it
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