High Temperature Sintered Strength
Determine strength and temperature at which strength begins to develop in high-temperature silicate bonding materials

Low-Temperature Sintered Strength
Determine strength and temperature at which strength begins to develop in low-temperature sulfur bonding materials

Sticking Strength
Determine critical temperature for slag adhesion to a substrate

TGA
Determine the thermal stability of materials under various environments

DSC
Determine material thermal transitions 

TCLP
Determine the potential leachability of dangerous toxic chemicals 

Angle of Repose
Determine the critical angle at which a material can be piled without sliding 

Particle Size Distribution
Determine the distribution of particle sizes within a specific powder material 

pH
Determine the acidity or alkalinity of a solution 

Free Swelling Index
Determine the increase in the volume of coal after heating without physical restrictions 

Decrepitation
Determine the reduction in particle size after heating and cracking 

Porosity/Density
Determine bulk density of materials. Porosity can be determined based on known densities 

XRD
Determine the crystallinity and crystal structure of a material 

Milling Index
Determine the grindability of a particular coal 

Sieve Analysis
Determine the particle size fractions of a powder material