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ISO 5069-2:1983
Brown coals and lignites -- Principles of sampling -- Part 2 : Sample preparation for determination of moisture content and for general analysis
The process of sample preparation consists of several operations three of which are fundamental: particle size reduction by crushing or grinding and milling; mixing; decrease of sample mass by dividing the sample (sample division). In most cases, the drying process of the sample is also necessary.
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