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ASTM D3720 – Standard Test Method for Ratio of Anatase to Rutile in Titanium Dioxide Pigments by X-Ray Diffraction Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method is used by titanium dioxide pigment manufacturers and users for process control and product acceptance. Scope 1.1 This test method covers the determination of the ratio of anatase to rutile …
ASTM D3719 – Standard Test Method for Quantifying Dirt Collection on Coated Exterior Panels (Withdrawn 2009) Description: Significance and Use Change in color or appearance of coated exterior surfaces due to such factors as dirt collection or retention is undesirable. If Test Method D 3274 or other test methods are used to establish that dirt collection …
ASTM D3718 – Standard Test Method for Low Concentrations of Chromium in Paint by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy Description: Significance and Use 4.1 The permissible level of heavy metals in certain coatings is specified by governmental regulatory agencies. This test method provides a fully documented procedure for determining low concentrations of chromium present in both water- and …
ASTM D3717 – Standard Test Method for Low Concentrations of Antimony in Paint by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy Description: Significance and Use 4.1 The permissible level of heavy metals in certain coatings is specified by governmental regulatory agencies. This test method provides a fully documented procedure for determining low concentrations of antimony present in both water- and …
ASTM D3710 – Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Gasoline and Gasoline Fractions by Gas Chromatography Description: Significance and Use The determination of the boiling range distribution of gasoline by GC distillation provides an insight into the composition of the components from which the gasoline has been blended. This insight also provides essential …
ASTM D3707 – Standard Test Method for Storage Stability of Water-in-Oil Emulsions by the Oven Test Method (Withdrawn 2016) Description: Significance and Use This test method indicates the stability of the emulsion during storage and normal usage. Scope 1.1 This test method covers the stability of water-in-oil emulsions when held at a constant elevated temperature. …
ASTM D3705 – Standard Test Method for Misting Properties of Lubricating Fluids Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This test provides a guide for evaluating the misting characteristics of oils for use in industrial mist lubrication systems. The degree of correlation between this test and service performance has not been fully determined. Scope 1.1 This test method covers …
ASTM D3704 – Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Properties of Lubricating Greases Using the (Falex) Block on Ring Test Machine in Oscillating Motion Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This test method is used to differentiate between greases having high, medium, and low wear preventive properties using oscillating motion. The user of this method should determine …
ASTM D3703 – Standard Test Method for Hydroperoxide Number of Aviation Turbine Fuels, Gasoline and Diesel Fuels Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The magnitude of the hydroperoxide number is an indication of the quantity of oxidizing constituents present. Deterioration of the fuels results in the formation of hydroperoxides and other oxygen-carrying compounds. The hydroperoxide number measures …
ASTM D3701 – Standard Test Method for Thermal Diffusivity by the Flash Method Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The combustion quality of aviation turbine fuel has traditionally been controlled in specifications by such tests as smoke point (see Test Method D1322), smoke volatility index, aromatic content of luminometer number (see Test Method D1740). Evidence is accumulating that a …
