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title: "ASTM D2854"
url: "https://mat-cs.com/astm-d2854/"
description: "This test method covers the determination of the apparent density of granular activated carbon. For purposes of this test method, granular activated carbon is defined as a minimum of 90 % being larger than 80 mesh."
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ASTM Standard

# ASTM D2854

Standard Test Method for Apparent Density of Activated Carbon

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## Significance and Use

4.1 This test method provides a method for determining the packed density of a bed of granular activated carbon. Determination of the packed density is essential when designing vessels to hold the material and for ordering purposes when procuring materials to fill existing vessels.

## Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the apparent density of granular activated carbon. For purposes of this test method, granular activated carbon is defined as a minimum of 90 % being larger than 80 mesh.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.