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ASTM D3703 – Standard Test Method for Hydroperoxide Number of Aviation Turbine Fuels, Gasoline and Diesel Fuels Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The magnitude of the hydroperoxide number is an indication of the quantity of oxidizing constituents present. Deterioration of the fuels results in the formation of hydroperoxides and other oxygen-carrying compounds. The hydroperoxide number measures …

ASTM D3701 – Standard Test Method for Thermal Diffusivity by the Flash Method Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The combustion quality of aviation turbine fuel has traditionally been controlled in specifications by such tests as smoke point (see Test Method D1322), smoke volatility index, aromatic content of luminometer number (see Test Method D1740). Evidence is accumulating that a …

ASTM D3699 – Standard Test Method for Hydrogen Content of Aviation Turbine Fuels by Low Resolution Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometry Description: Abstract This specification covers two grades of kerosine suitable for use in critical kerosine burner applications: no. 1-K – a special low-sulfur grade kerosine suitable for use in nonflue-connected kerosine burner appliances and for …

ASTM D3695 – Standard Test Method for Volatile Alcohols in Water by Direct Aqueous-Injection Gas Chromatography Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The major organic constituents in industrial waste water need to be identified for support of effective in-plant or pollution control programs. Currently, the most practical means for tentatively identifying and measuring a range of volatile …

ASTM D3684 – Standard Test Method for Total Mercury in Coal by the Oxygen Bomb Combustion/Atomic Absorption Method (Withdrawn 2014) Description: Significance and Use The possible emission of mercury that may be found in coal from coal combustion is an environmental concern. When test portions are burned according to this procedure, the total mercury is …

ASTM D3683 – Standard Test Method for Trace Elements in Coal and Coke Ash by Atomic Absorption (Withdrawn 2018) Description: Significance and Use Many trace elements occur in coal, primarily as a part of the mineral matter but may also be associated with the organic matrix. Concern over release of certain trace elements to the …

ASTM D3682 – Standard Test Method for Major and Minor Elements in Combustion Residues from Coal Utilization Processes by Atomic Spectrometry Description: Significance and Use 5.1 A compositional analysis of the ash in coal is often useful in the total description of the quality of the coal. Knowledge of ash composition is also useful in predicting …

ASTM D3679 – Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding Description: Abstract This specification establishes requirements and test methods for the materials, dimensions, warp, shrinkage, impact strength, expansion, appearance, and windload resistance of extruded single-wall siding manufactured from rigid (unplasticized) PVC compound. The siding shall be made of one or more layers of poly(vinyl …

Standard Test Methods for Rubber—Identification by Infrared Spectrophotometry Description: Significance and Use 3.1 For research, development, and quality control purposes, it is advantageous to determine the composition of rubbers in cured, compounded products. 3.2 This test method provides such composition analysis utilizing an infrared technique. Scope 1.1 These test methods cover rubber identification and are based on infrared …

ASTM D3675 – Standard Test Method for Surface Flammability of Flexible Cellular Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This test method is intended for use when measuring surface flammability of flexible cellular materials exposed to fire. The test method provides a laboratory test procedure for measuring and comparing the surface …