Loss on ignition (LOI) of iron ore is determined by finiding the loss in weight of the sample by heating it first to 500°C for 5 minutes followed by its heating at . . . . . . . . °C, for 30 minutes.
Determination of methane present in coke oven gas by orsat apparatus, it is completely oxidised in contact with CuO to CO2 and H2O at a temperature of, . . . . . . . . . °C.
Determination of ash content of coal during its proximate analysis, the temperature of weighed coal sample is raised to 400 - 500°C in half an hour and maintained at the same level for further half an hour. The temperature is then raised to . . . . . . . . °C at which the sample is heated for one more hour before weighing it.