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A number needs a basis, a method and an identity.
Treat the specification as a set of questions attached to your order. Ask for the conditions behind each result before deciding whether two figures can be compared.
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Test method | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash content | Ask sales | % | Request procedure + revision | Request as-received or dry basis |
| Fixed carbon | Ask sales | % | Request test / calculation procedure | Request reporting basis |
| Moisture | Ask sales | % | Request sampling + drying procedure | Record sample condition |
| Calorific value | Ask sales | kcal/kg or MJ/kg | Request method + gross/net definition | Request reporting basis |
| Burn time | Ask sales | minutes | Request ignition, airflow + end point | Record shape + test arrangement |
These are fields to complete with the supplier. No values, methods or measurement bases are confirmed here for a Kora shipment.
Start with the reporting basis
“As received” refers to the sample in its received condition, including its moisture. “Dry basis” expresses a result excluding moisture. Keep the stated basis beside each parameter; do not silently compare figures reported on different bases.
Ask what the test actually did
A useful method reference names a procedure and revision. For a burn test, also ask about the ignition setup, airflow, number of pieces and stopping point. A time without a test arrangement is an incomplete comparison.
Keep the result with its sample
Record the product form, grade description, sample date and lot reference where available. Ask whether the offered material is represented by that sample. Agree how a later delivery will be assessed rather than assuming a sample result is a shipment guarantee.