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ASTM D1599 – Standard Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method establishes the short term hydraulic failure pressure of thermoplastic pipe, tubing and fittings, and reinforced thermosetting pipe, and reinforced thermoplastic pipe. Data obtained by this test method are of use …
ASTM D1583 – Standard Test Method for Hydrogen Ion Concentration of Dry Adhesive Films Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The pH of an adhesive may be a factor whereby the adherends or the adhesive itself may be adversely affected in time by the acidity or alkalinity. Scope 1.1 This test method covers determination of the hydrogen ion …
ASTM D1578 – Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength of Yarn in Skein Form Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Test Method D1578 for testing any spun yarn for breaking strength is considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments since the method has been used extensively in the trade. 5.1.1 In case of a dispute arising from differences in …
ASTM D1577 – Standard Test Methods for Linear Density of Textile Fibers Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Option A for bundle weighing of Test Method D1577 is used in the trade for acceptance testing of commercial shipments. Option B for single-fiber weighing and Option C for the vibroscope may be used for acceptance testing (see Section 37); however, caution …
ASTM D156 – Standard Test Method for Saybolt Color of Petroleum Products (Saybolt Chromometer Method) Description: Significance and Use 5.1 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 …
ASTM D1557 – Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/ft3 (2,700 kN-m/m3)) Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Soil placed as engineering fill (embankments, foundation pads, road bases) is compacted to a dense state to obtain satisfactory engineering properties such as shear strength, compressibility, or permeability. In addition, foundation soils are …
ASTM D1552 – Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products by High Temperature Combustion and Infrared (IR) Detection or Thermal Conductivity Detection (TCD) Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method provides a means of monitoring the sulfur level of various petroleum products and additives. This knowledge can be used to predict performance, handling, or …
ASTM D1545 – Standard Test Method for Viscosity of Transparent Liquids by Bubble Time Method Description: Abstract This test method covers the procedures for determining the viscosity of transparent liquids by bubble time method. The transparent liquids should be free from crystalline or gel particles. Test apparatus include a constant-temperature bath, standard viscosity tubes, a …
ASTM D1544 – Standard Test Method for Color of Transparent Liquids (Gardner Color Scale) Description: Significance and Use 3.1 This test method applies to drying oils, varnishes, fatty acids, polymerized fatty acids, and resin solutions. Its application to other materials has not been tested. Scope 1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the color of transparent …
ASTM D1533 – Standard Test Method for Water in Insulating Liquids by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Electrical characteristics of an insulating liquid may be affected deleteriously by excessive water content. A high water content may make a dielectric liquid unsuitable for some electrical applications due to deterioration of properties such as …
