Materials Characterization Services
Search for Analytical Techniques and Test Methods
We are currently working on updating our list of supported methods. If you don’t see the test method you need below, please submit a special request with details about the method you need and we will check to see if we can provide it.
ASTM D2856 – Standard Test Method for Open-Cell Content of Rigid Cellular Plastics by the Air Pycnometer (withdrawn 2006) Description: Scope 1.1 Cellular plastics are composed of the membranes or walls of polymer separating small cavities or cells. These cells may be interconnecting (open cell), non-connecting (closed cell), or any combination of these types. This …
ASTM D2854 – Standard Test Method for Apparent Density of Activated Carbon Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method provides a method for determining the packed density of a bed of granular activated carbon. Determination of the packed density is essential when designing vessels to hold the material and for ordering purposes when procuring materials …
ASTM D2850 – Standard Test Method for Unconsolidated-Undrained Triaxial Compression Test on Cohesive Soils Description: Significance and Use 5.1 In this test method, the compressive strength of a soil is determined in terms of the total stress, therefore, the resulting strength depends on the pressure developed in the pore fluid during loading. In this test method, …
ASTM D2843 – Standard Test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning or Decomposition of Plastics Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Tests made on a material under conditions herein prescribed are of considerable value in comparing the relative smoke obscuration characteristics of plastics. 5.2 This test method serves to determine the extent to which plastic materials …
ASTM D2842 – Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Rigid Cellular Plastics Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The purpose of this test method is to provide a means for comparing relative water absorption tendencies between different cellular plastics. It is intended for use in specifications, product evaluation, and quality control. It is applicable to specific …
ASTM D2839 – Standard Practice for Use of a Melt Index Strand for Determining Density of Polyethylene Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This practice has been found to be very useful for preparing polyethylene samples suitable for determination of density by Test Method D1505, for quality control purposes, especially in a resin manufacturing facility where fast, reproducible, …
ASTM D2834 – Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter (Total Solids) in Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes, Solvent-Based Floor Polishes, and Polymer-Emulsion Floor Polishes Description: Significance and Use 2.1 Nonvolatile matter determination is useful as a quality control test, when used in conjunction with other tests, to assure specification compliance. Scope 1.1 This test method covers the determination of …
ASTM D2832 – Standard Guide for Determining Volatile and Nonvolatile Content of Paint and Related Coatings Description: Significance and Use 3.1 The nonvolatile content of paint and related coatings is useful to producers and users and to environmental and health and safety interests in comparing the coverage of competing products and in estimating the volatile organic …
ASTM D2829 – Standard Practice for Sampling and Analysis of Existing Built-Up Roof Systems Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This practice is for the sampling and analysis of existing built-up roof systems. For roofs under construction, use Practice D3617/D3617M. Scope 1.1 This practice is a guide for removing test specimens from existing built-up roofing systems in the field …
ASTM D2810 – Standard Test Method for pH of Leather Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method is designed to measure the pH of a distilled water extract of leather. This is considered to be a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the leather. Excessive acidity or alkalinity may have a deleterious effect on …
