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ASTM D1505 – Standard Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique Description: Significance and Use 4.1 The density of a solid is a conveniently measurable property which is frequently useful as a means of following physical changes in a sample, as an indication of uniformity among samples, and a means of identification. 4.2 This …
ASTM E1461 – Standard Test Method for Moisture or Volatile Distillates in Asphalt Mixtures Description: Significance and Use 3.1 This test method is used for determining either the amount of moisture or the amount of volatile petroleum distillates in asphalt mixtures. 3.2 Applicable standards are those in which measurements or calibrations are made, samples are procured, or …
ASTM D1434 – Standard Test Method for Determining Gas Permeability Characteristics of Plastic Film and Sheeting Description: Significance and Use 5.1 These measurements give semiquantitative estimates for the gas transmission of single pure gases through film and sheeting. Correlation of measured values with any given use, such as packaged contents protection, must be determined by experience. …
ASTM D1415 – Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—International Hardness Description: Significance and Use 4.1 The International Hardness test is based on measurement of the penetration of a rigid ball into the rubber specimen under specified conditions. The measured penetration is converted into IRHD, the scale of degrees being so chosen that 0 represents a material …
ASTM D1331 – Standard Test Methods for Surface and Interfacial Tension of Solutions of Paints, Solvents, Solutions of Surface-Active Agents, and Related Materials Description: Significance and Use 5.1 These methods provide data that are useful in evaluating the effectiveness of surface active agents in reducing surface tension. In addition, surface tension data can predict interactions between …
ASTM D1308 – Standard Test Method for Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear and Pigmented Coating Systems Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Resistance to various liquids used in the home is an important characteristic of organic finishes. These test methods provide the means by which the relative performance of coating systems may be evaluated. It should …
ASTM D1298 – Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density, or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer Method Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Accurate determination of the density, relative density (specific gravity), or API gravity of petroleum and its products is necessary for the conversion of measured volumes to volumes or …
ASTM D1290 – Standard Test Method for Sediment in Water-Emulsion Polishes by Centrifuge Description: Significance and Use 3.1 This test method determines the amount of sediment in water-emulsion polishes. Sediment is generally believed to have negative effects on water-emulsion polish properties. Scope 1.1 This test method covers the determination of sediment in water-emulsion polishes by means of …
ASTM E1269 – Standard Test Method for Determining Specific Heat Capacity by Differential Scanning Calorimetry Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Differential scanning calorimetric measurements provide a rapid, simple method for determining specific heat capacities of materials. 5.2 Specific heat capacities are important for reactor and cooling system design purposes, quality control, and research and development. Scope 1.1 This …
ASTM D1238 – Standard Test Method for Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This test method is particularly useful for quality control tests on thermoplastics. 5.2 The data produced by this test method serves to indicate the uniformity of the flow rate of the polymer as made by an individual …
