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ASTM D1514 – Standard Test Method for Carbon Black—Sieve Residue Description: Significance and Use 4.1 The quantity of sieve residue of carbon black is important in some molded or extruded products as it may relate to the surface appearance of those products. The maximum residue in each application is normally determined and agreed to between the …
ASTM D1513 – Standard Test Method for Carbon Black, Pelleted—Pour Density Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Pour density is a function of the degree of compaction during pelletization. It is strongly influenced by and inversely proportional to structure (OAN). Pour density of carbon black is useful for estimating the weight-to-volume relationship for certain applications, such as …
ASTM D1512 – Standard Test Methods for Carbon Black—pH Value Description: Significance and Use 3.1 The pH level of a carbon black is known to affect the vulcanization of some rubber compounds. Scope 1.1 These test methods, Test Method A—Boiling Slurry and Test Method B—Sonic Slurry, are used to indicate the pH of the carbon black surface …
ASTM D1511 – Standard Test Method for Carbon Black—Pellet Size Distribution Description: Significance and Use 4.1 The variation in the size of the pellets may relate to the level of dispersion and to the ease of handling. Due to the many other variables that influence dispersion and handling, the significance of pellet size must be determined …
ASTM D1510 – Standard Test Method for Carbon Black—Iodine Adsorption Number Description: Significance and Use 4.1 The iodine adsorption number is useful in characterizing carbon blacks. It is related to the surface area of carbon blacks and is generally in agreement with nitrogen surface area. The presence of volatiles, surface porosity, or extractables will influence the …
ASTM D1509 – Standard Test Methods for Carbon Black—Heating Loss Description: Significance and Use 4.1 In addition to determining the heating loss (primarily moisture content) of carbon black, these drying conditions are used to prepare samples prior to performing other carbon black tests. 4.2 When larger samples are prepared for other tests, use an open vessel of …
ASTM D1508 – Standard Test Method for Carbon Black, Pelleted Fines and Attrition Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Method A, Fines—The fines content of carbon black is related to the bulk flowability, dustiness, and, in some instances, the level of dispersion. Due to the many other variables that influence dispersion and handling, the significance of fines …
ASTM D1506 – Standard Test Methods for Carbon Black—Ash Content Description: Significance and Use 4.1 The ash content of a carbon black is the amount of non-carbon components present after combustion. Primary contributants to ash are the manufacturing process water and the catalyst in the feedstock. Scope 1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the ash …
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 D1500 – Standard Test Method for ASTM Color of Petroleum Products (ASTM Color Scale) Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Determination of the color of petroleum products is used mainly for manufacturing control purposes and is an important quality characteristic, since color is readily observed by the user of the product. In some cases, the color …
