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ASTM D4735 – Standard Test Method for Determination of Trace Thiophene in Refined Benzene by Gas Chromatography Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This test method is suitable for setting specifications on benzene and for use as an internal quality control tool where benzene is either produced or used in a manufacturing process. 5.2 This test method was …
ASTM D473 – Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method Description: Significance and Use 5.1 A knowledge of the sediment content of crude oils and fuel oils is important both to the operation of refining and the buying or selling of these commodities. Scope 1.1 This test method covers …
ASTM D4728 – Standard Test Method for Random Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Shipping containers are exposed to complex dynamic stresses in the distribution environment. Approximating the actual damage, or lack of damage, experienced in real life may require subjecting the container and its contents to random vibration tests. In this …
ASTM D4726 – Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Exterior-Profile Extrusions Used for Assembled Windows and Doors Description: Abstract This specification establishes requirements for the material properties, including dimensional stability, weatherability, and extrusion quality, of rigid poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) exterior profile extrusions used for assembled windows and doors. Methods for testing and for identifying …
ASTM D4718 – Standard Practice for Correction of Unit Weight and Water Content for Soils Containing Oversize Particles Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Compaction tests on soils performed in accordance with Test Methods D698, D1557, D4253, and D7382 place limitations on the maximum size of particles that may be used in the test. If a soil contains cobbles or gravel, or …
ASTM D4710 – Standard Specification for Acetaldehyde (Withdrawn 2021) Description: Abstract This specification covers acetaldehyde of a specific grade. The materials should conform to the specified requirements for purity, color, acidity and nonvolatile matter content. Scope 1.1 This specification covers acetaldehyde (99 % grade). 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No …
ASTM D471 – Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Certain rubber articles, for example, seals, gaskets, hoses, diaphragms, and sleeves, may be exposed to oils, greases, fuels, and other fluids during service. The exposure may be continuous or intermittent and may occur over wide temperature ranges. 4.2 Properties of rubber …
ASTM D4705 – Standard Test Method for Stitch Tear Strength of Leather, Double Hole Description: Significance and Use 3.1 This test method is designed to measure the load required to tear leather through two holes in the test specimen. Tanners and leather buyers have found that this test gives an indication of the resistance of leather …
ASTM D4704 – Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength, Tongue Tear of Leather Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Knowledge of the strength of the sample can be a determining factor for the end use of the product. Scope 1.1 This test method is intended for determining the tearing strength of leather by measuring the force required to …
ASTM D4703 – Standard Practice for Compression Molding Thermoplastic Materials into Test Specimens, Plaques, or Sheets Description: Significance and Use 4.1 The methods by which sample materials are prepared and molded influence the mechanical properties of the specimen. Unlike injection molding, the objective of compression molding is to produce test specimens or sheets that are both …
