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ASTM D3605 – Standard Test Method for Trace Metals in Gas Turbine Fuels by Atomic Absorption and Flame Emission Spectroscopy Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Knowledge of the presence of trace metals in gas turbine fuels enables the user to predict performance and, when necessary, to take appropriate action to prevent corrosion. Scope 1.1 This test method …

ASTM D3603 – Standard Test Method for Rust-Preventing Characteristics of Steam Turbine Oil in the Presence of Water (Horizontal Disk Method) Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Horizontal metal surfaces, on which water droplets tend to be retained, are more prone to rusting and corrosion than vertical or sloping surfaces. This test method is therefore more discriminating …

ASTM D36 – Standard Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus) Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Bitumens are viscoelastic materials without sharply defined melting points; they gradually become softer and less viscous as the temperature rises. For this reason, softening points must be determined by an arbitrary and closely defined method if results are …

ASTM D3597 – Standard Performance Specification for Woven Upholstery Fabrics—Plain, Tufted, or Flocked Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Fabrics intended for this end-use should meet all of the requirements listed in Table 1. (A)For guideline purposes see 6.4.1. (B)Class in the colorfastness requirements is based on a numerical scale of 5 for negligible for no color change or …

ASTM D3590 – Standard Test Methods for Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen in Water Description: Significance and Use 4.1 These test methods are useful for measuring organic nitrogen and ammoniacal nitrogen, which are essential growth nutrients. 4.2 Nitrogen compounds are widely distributed in the environment. Sources of nitrogen include surface-applied fertilizers, cleaning products, and drinking water treatment aids. Because …

ASTM D3588 – Standard Practice for Calculating Heat Value, Compressibility Factor, and Relative Density of Gaseous Fuels Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The heating value is a measure of the suitability of a pure gas or a gas mixture for use as a fuel; it indicates the amount of energy that can be obtained as heat …

ASTM D3580 – Standard Test Methods for Vibration (Vertical Linear Motion) Test of Products Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Products are exposed to complex dynamic stresses in the transportation environment. The determination of the resonant frequencies of the product may aid the packaging designer in determining the proper packaging system to provide adequate protection for the …

ASTM D3578 – Standard Specification for Rubber Examination Gloves Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The specification is intended as a reference to the performance and safety of natural rubber examination gloves. The safe and proper use of natural rubber examination gloves is beyond the scope of this specification. Abstract This specification covers certain requirements for natural …

ASTM D3577 – Standard Specification for Rubber Surgical Gloves Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The specification is intended as a reference to the performance and safety of rubber surgical gloves. The safe and proper use of rubber surgical gloves is beyond the scope of this specification. Abstract This specification covers certain requirements for packaged sterile rubber …

ASTM D3575 – Standard Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials Made from Olefin Polymers Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The test procedures provide a standard method of obtaining data for research and development, quality control, acceptance and rejection under specifications, and special purposes. 5.2 The data obtained by these test methods are applicable to the material under …