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ASTM D1621 – Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Cellular Plastics Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method provides information regarding the behavior of cellular materials under compressive loads. Test data is obtained, and from a complete load-deformation curve it is possible to compute the compressive stress at any load (such as compressive …
ASTM D1619 – Standard Test Methods for Carbon Black—Sulfur Content Description: Significance and Use 3.1 The total sulfur content of a carbon black is useful in determining whether a material meets a customer’s specifications, providing data for performing a sulfur material balance around a process for environmental monitoring and reporting, and in calculations for reconstructing a …
ASTM D1618 – Standard Test Method for Carbon Black Extractables—Transmittance of Toluene Extract Description: Significance and Use 4.1 The toluene discoloration value provides an estimate of toluene-soluble discoloring residues present on the carbon black. Scope 1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the degree of toluene discoloration by carbon black extractables and is useful in controlling …
ASTM D1614 – Standard Test Method for Alkalinity in Acetone Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method provides a measurement of alkalinity in acetone. The results of this measurement can be used for specification acceptance. Scope 1.1 This test method covers the determination in acetone of alkalinity calculated as ammonia (NH3). 1.2 The following applies to all …
ASTM D1613 – Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method is useful for determining low levels of acidity, below 0.05 %, in organic compounds and hydrocarbon mixtures. The total acidity is calculated as acetic acid or milligrams of …
ASTM D1612 – Standard Test Method for Acetone in Methanol (Withdrawn 2011) Description: Significance and Use This test method can be used to detect residual amounts of carbonyl compounds in synthetic and natural methanol. The carbonyl compounds are quantified by comparison to a known standard of acetone solution. Carbonyl compounds may be present as a …
ASTM D1603 – Standard Test Method for Carbon Black Content in Olefin Plastics Description: Significance and Use 4.1 The information provided by this test method is useful for manufacturing quality control, technical service, and research purposes; and is required by various material specifications and for the calculation of optical absorptivity. 4.2 Test Method D4218 is available for determining the …
ASTM D1599 – Standard Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method establishes the short term hydraulic failure pressure of thermoplastic pipe, tubing and fittings, and reinforced thermosetting pipe, and reinforced thermoplastic pipe. Data obtained by this test method are of use …
ASTM D1583 – Standard Test Method for Hydrogen Ion Concentration of Dry Adhesive Films Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The pH of an adhesive may be a factor whereby the adherends or the adhesive itself may be adversely affected in time by the acidity or alkalinity. Scope 1.1 This test method covers determination of the hydrogen ion …
ASTM D1578 – Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength of Yarn in Skein Form Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Test Method D1578 for testing any spun yarn for breaking strength is considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments since the method has been used extensively in the trade. 5.1.1 In case of a dispute arising from differences in …
