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ASTM D3015 – Standard Practice for Microscopical Examination of Pigment Dispersion in Plastic Compounds (Withdrawn 2001) Description: Scope 1.1 This practice describes microscopical examination of plastic compounds to check quality of pigment dispersion. Thin sections of polymers are prepared for observation with transmitted light. Microscopical examination is normally made for grading or classification by comparison …
ASTM D301 – Standard Test Methods for Soluble Cellulose Nitrate (Withdrawn 2011) Description: Significance and Use Ash accounts for the nonsoluble, nonfilm forming portion of the polymer. It may affect solution clarity and film properties. Scope 1.1 These test methods cover the material known as soluble cellulose nitrate (also known as soluble nitrocellulose), which is …
ASTM D2990 – Standard Test Methods for Tensile, Compressive, and Flexural Creep and Creep-Rupture of Plastics Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Data from creep and creep-rupture tests are necessary to predict the creep modulus and strength of materials under long-term loads and to predict any dimensional changes that will potentially occur as a result of such …
ASTM D2989 – Standard Test Method for Acidity-Alkalinity of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method can be used to establish manufacturing and purchasing specifications. It can also be used to determine the condition of solvents in use. Scope 1.1 This test method covers the determination of acidity in halogenated …
ASTM D2988 – Standard Test Methods for Water-Soluble Halide Ion in Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures Description: Significance and Use 3.1 These test methods are used to establish manufacturing and purchasing specifications. These test methods will provide a means of determining the condition of the solvent in use. A high water soluble chloride level may …
ASTM D2983 – Standard Test Method for Low-Temperature Viscosity of Automatic Transmission Fluids, Hydraulic Fluids, and Lubricants using a Rotational Viscometer Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The low-temperature, low-shear-rate viscosity of automatic transmission fluids, gear oils, torque and tractor fluids, and industrial and automotive hydraulic oils (see Appendix X4) are of considerable importance to the proper operation …
ASTM D2982 – Standard Test Methods for Detecting Glycol-Base Antifreeze in Used Lubricating Oils Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Leakage of glycol-base antifreeze into the crankcase is serious because the coolant tends to interfere with the lubricant and its ability to lubricate; it also promotes sludging. Ethylene glycol present in the coolant can increase varnish deposit …
ASTM D2980 – Standard Test Method for Saturated Density, Moisture-Holding Capacity, and Porosity of Saturated Peat Materials Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This test method measures the air-filled spaces (porosity) and the moisture-holding capacity of peat on both a mass and a volume basis under conditions of saturation. If large spaces are present, water and air …
ASTM D2974 – Standard Test Methods for Determining the Water (Moisture) Content, Ash Content, and Organic Material of Peat and Other Organic Soils Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This standard is used in various industries including, but not limited to, agriculture, forestry, energy, horticulture, and geotechnical. Over the years, the use of peat as a fuel …
ASTM D2972 – Standard Test Methods for Arsenic in Water Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Herbicides, insecticides, and many industrial effluents contain arsenic and are potential sources of water pollution. Arsenic is significant because of its adverse physiological effects on humans. Scope 1.1 These test methods2 cover the photometric and atomic absorption determination of arsenic in most waters …
