| Net Calorific Value (NCV) | 18–22 MJ/kg as received, subject to heat balance | Arithmetic mean, MJ/kg as received; assign EN ISO 21640 class | EN ISO 21654:2021; project target |
| Total Moisture | ≤15% as received for preferred SRF | State basis and method; use routine or general-analysis method as appropriate | EN ISO 21660-2:2025 / -3:2021 |
| Total Chlorine (Cl) | ≤0.8% dry basis; preferred internal target ≤0.5% | Arithmetic mean, % mass dry basis; assign EN ISO 21640 class | EN 15408:2011; project target |
| Ash Content | ≤12% dry basis for preferred SRF | Report on stated basis; final limit depends on clinker chemistry and heat balance | EN ISO 21656:2021; project target |
| Particle-Size Distribution | d95 <30 mm main burner / <50 mm calciner | Define d95 / nominal top size, lot and sampling method | EN 15415-1/-2/-3; engineering target |
| Mercury (Hg) | No universal website limit; assess against kiln transfer factor and permit | Report median and 80th percentile, mg/MJ as received; higher class controls | EN 15411:2011; plant-specific |
| Other Trace Elements | Individual Cd, Tl, Pb, Cr, As and other relevant results | State basis, method and detection limits; do not substitute one Cd+Tl number | EN 15411:2011; permit-specific |
| Bale / Delivery Format | Wrapped, wire-tied bales or inspected bulk if compatible | Record dimensions, density, integrity, fines, weather protection and storage duration | EN ISO 21912:2021; logistics spec |