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ASTM C692 – Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Influence of Thermal Insulations on External Stress Corrosion Cracking Tendency of Austenitic Stainless Steel Description: Significance and Use 5.1 An inherent characteristic of some alloys of austenitic stainless steel is their tendency to crack at stress points when exposed to certain corrosive environments. The mechanisms of ESCC …
ASTM C690 – Standard Test Method for Particle Size Distribution of Alumina or Quartz Powders by Electrical Sensing Zone Technique Description: Significance and Use 3.1 This test method is useful to both sellers and purchasers of alumina and quartz powders for determining particle size distributions for materials specifications, manufacturing control, and development and research. Scope 1.1 This …
ASTM C687 – Standard Practice for Determination of Thermal Resistance of Loose-Fill Building Insulation Description: Significance and Use 4.1 The thermal resistance, R, of an insulation is used to describe its thermal performance. 4.2 The thermal resistance of an insulation is related to the density and thickness of the insulation. It is desirable to obtain test data on …
ASTM C684 – Standard Test Method for Making, Accelerated Curing, and Testing Concrete Compression Test Specimens (Withdrawn 2012) Description: Significance and Use The accelerated curing procedures provide, at the earliest practical time, an indication of the potential strength of a specific concrete mixture. These procedures also provide information on the variability of the production process …
ASTM C686 – Standard Test Method for Parting Strength of Mineral Fiber Batt- and Blanket-Type Insulation Description: Significance and Use 3.1 Tensile strength is a fundamental property associated with mineral fiber manufacture since it is influenced by the type of fiber, the deposition of fiber, the type and the amount of bonding agent, and the method …
Description: Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES), also known as atomic emission spectroscopy, is an analytical technique that analyzes the optical emission spectra of elements to identify and quantify their presence in a sample. It involves exciting atoms in a sample to emit characteristic wavelengths of light, which are then analyzed to determine the elemental composition and …
Description: Particle-Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE) analysis is a technique used for elemental analysis and characterization of materials. It involves bombarding a sample with a beam of high-energy (MeV) charged particles (usually protons or alpha particles), which leads to the emission of characteristic X-rays from the atoms in the sample. These emitted X-rays are then detected …
Description: Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR), also known as Electron Spin Resonance (ESR), is a spectroscopic technique used to study chemical species that have unpaired electrons, such as free radicals, transition metal ions, and some defects in materials. It investigates the behavior of these electron spins in a magnetic field and provides information about their environment …
ASTM C679 – Standard Test Method for Tack-Free Time of Elastomeric Sealants Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The tack-free time is a measure of the surface cure time and may generally be correlated to a variety of useful parameters such as the time interval before the sealant (1) resists damage by touch or light surface contact, …
ASTM C674 – Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Ceramic Whiteware Materials Description: Significance and Use 3.1 These test methods provide a means for determining the modulus of rupture and the modulus of elasticity, which may be required in product specifications. Scope 1.1 These test methods cover determination of the modulus of rupture and the modulus …
