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ASTM D4317 – Standard Specification for Polyvinyl Acetate-Based Emulsion Adhesives Description: Abstract This specification covers polyvinyl acetate or polyvinyl acetate copolymer resin emulsion adhesives suitable for use on wood, wood-based substrates, or plastic laminates. This does not cover the group of polyvinyl-based adhesives suitable for bonding flexible films. Adhesives are classified on the basis of …
ASTM D4310 – Standard Test Method for Determination of Sludging and Corrosion Tendencies of Inhibited Mineral Oils Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Insoluble material may form in oils that are subjected to oxidizing conditions. 5.2 Significant formation of oil insolubles or metal corrosion products, or both, during this test may indicate that the oil will form insolubles …
ASTM D4309 – Standard Practice for Sample Digestion Using Closed Vessel Microwave Heating Technique for the Determination of Total Metals in Water Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The analysis of many types of water for metals using flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry, inductively coupled plasma emission spectrophotometry, direct current plasma emission spectrophotometry, or graphite furnace atomic absorption …
ASTM D4308 – Standard Test Method for Electrical Conductivity of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Precision Meter Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The generation and dissipation of electrostatic charge in fuel due to handling depend largely on the ionic species present which may be characterized by the “rest electrical conductivity.” The time for static charge to dissipate is …
ASTM D4305 – Standard Test Method for Filter Flow of Aviation Fuels at Low Temperatures (Withdrawn 2010) Description: Significance and Use The lowest temperature at which aviation fuels remain free of solid hydrocarbon crystals, which may restrict the flow of fuel through filters in an aircraft fuel system, is a key safety parameter in the …
ASTM D4303 – Standard Test Methods for Lightfastness of Colorants Used in Artists’ Materials Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The retention of chromatic properties by a colorant over a long period of years is essential in a work of art. Accelerated exposure simulates color changes that may reasonably be expected. The producer and the user of …
ASTM D430 – Standard Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Dynamic Fatigue Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Tests for dynamic fatigue are designed to simulate the continually repeated distortions received in service by many rubber articles, such as tires, belts, footwear, and molded goods. 4.1.1 These distortions may be produced by extension, compressive, and bending forces or combinations thereof. …
ASTM D4294 – Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum and Petroleum Products by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This test method provides rapid and precise measurement of total sulfur in petroleum and petroleum products with a minimum of sample preparation. A typical analysis time is 1 min to 5 min per sample. …
ASTM D4292 – Standard Test Method for Determination of Vibrated Bulk Density of Calcined Petroleum Coke Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Vibrated bulk density, VBD, is an indicator of calcined petroleum coke porosity, which affects its suitability for use in pitch-bonded carbon applications. (Warning—Vibrated bulk density for a sample of calcined petroleum coke is strongly dependent …
ASTM D4291 – Standard Test Method for Trace Ethylene Glycol in Used Engine Oil Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Leakage of aqueous engine coolant into the crank case weakens the ability of the oil to lubricate. If ethylene glycol is present, it promotes varnish and deposit formation. This test method is designed for early detection to …
