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ASTM D3302 – Standard Test Method for Total Moisture in Coal Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The collection and treatment of the sample as specified for the referee method is intended for the express purpose of determining the total moisture in coal. The standard is available to producers, sellers, and consumers as a method of determination …
ASTM D3300 – Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of Insulating Liquids Under Impulse Conditions Description: Significance and Use 3.1 This test method is most commonly performed using a negative polarity needle or a sharp defined point to an opposing grounded sphere (NPS). The NPS breakdown voltage of fresh unused liquids measured in the highly …
ASTM D3279 – Standard Test Method for n-Heptane Insolubles Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method is useful in quantifying the asphaltene content of petroleum asphalts, gas oils, heavy fuel oils, and crude petroleum. Asphaltene content is defined as those components not soluble in n-heptane. Scope 1.1 This test method covers determination of the mass percent of …
ASTM D3278 – Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Flash point measures the response of the test specimen to heat and ignition source under controlled laboratory conditions. It is only one of a number of properties that must be considered in assessing the overall …
ASTM D3277 – Standard Test Methods for Moisture Content of Oil-Impregnated Cellulosic Insulation (Withdrawn 2010) Description: Significance and Use Moisture has an adverse effect on the dielectric strength, dielectric loss, dc resistivity, and aging characteristics of oil-impregnated cellulosic insulating materials. When cellulosic insulation such as paper and pressboard are impregnated with and immersed in oil, …
ASTM D3274 – Standard Test Method for Thermal Diffusivity by the Flash Method Description: Significance and Use 4.1 The growth of fungi in and on the surface of paint films represents a major cause of discoloration or disfigurement of painted surfaces. Because of their dark pigmentation, it is frequently difficult to distinguish fungi from dirt or …
ASTM D3273 – Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the Surface of Interior Coatings in an Environmental Chamber Description: Significance and Use 3.1 An accelerated test for determining the resistance of interior coatings to mold growth is useful in estimating the performance of coatings designed for use in interior environments that promote …
ASTM D3265 – Standard Test Method for Carbon Black—Tint Strength Description: Significance and Use 4.1 For the broad range of commercial rubber grade carbon blacks, tint strength is highly dependent upon particle size. Tint strength can be used as an indication of particle size; however, tint strength is also dependent on structure and aggregate size distribution. …
ASTM D3260 – Standard Test Method for Acid and Mortar Resistance of Factory-Applied Clear Coatings on Extruded Aluminum Products Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method will provide differentiation between types of coatings for acid and motor resistance providing the coating is applied in a uniform continuous film with a specified film thickness. Scope 1.1 This …
ASTM D3257 – Standard Test Methods for Aromatics in Mineral Spirits by Gas Chromatography Description: Significance and Use 4.1 These test methods were developed to measure the types and amounts of aromatics in mineral spirits to determine compliance with air pollution regulations that restrict the aromatic content of solvents. They have been demonstrated to be workable …
