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ASTM D1480 – Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density (Specific Gravity) of Viscous Materials by Bingham Pycnometer Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Density is a fundamental physical property that can be used in conjunction with other properties to characterize both the light and heavy fractions of petroleum and to assess the quality of crude …
ASTM D1478 – Standard Test Method for Low-Temperature Torque of Ball Bearing Grease Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This test method was developed using greases having very low torque characteristics at −54 °C (−65 °F). Specifications for greases of this type commonly require testing at this temperature. Specifications for greases of other types can require testing at temperatures from −73 °C …
ASTM D1475 – Standard Test Method for Density of Liquid Coatings, Inks, and Related Products Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Density is weight per unit volume. It is a key property in the identification, characterization, and quality control of a wide range of materials. Density measurements in terms of weight per gallon are commonly used to …
ASTM D146 – Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Bitumen-Saturated Felts and Woven Fabrics for Roofing and Waterproofing Description: Abstract These test methods cover the sampling and examination of felts and woven fabrics, saturated or impregnated but not coated with asphaltic or coal-tar materials, for use in waterproofing or for the construction of built-up …
ASTM D1455 – Standard Test Method for 60° Specular Gloss of Emulsion Floor Polish Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method may be used to evaluate the difference in gloss of dried films of emulsion floor polishes when the light reflected at a 60° angle is measured. Extremely high- or low-gloss polishes may not be …
ASTM D1439 – Standard Test Methods for Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Moisture analysis (along with purity) is used to calculate the amount of active polymer in the material and must be considered when determining the amount of sodium carboxymethylcellulose to use in various formulations. Scope 1.1 These test methods cover the testing of sodium …
ASTM D1435 – Standard Practice for Outdoor Weathering of Plastics Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Tests conducted in accordance with this practice are used to evaluate the stability of plastic materials when they are exposed outdoors. The relative durability of plastics in outdoor use can be very different depending on the location of the exposure because …
ASTM D1434 – Standard Test Method for Determining Gas Permeability Characteristics of Plastic Film and Sheeting Description: Significance and Use 5.1 These measurements give semiquantitative estimates for the gas transmission of single pure gases through film and sheeting. Correlation of measured values with any given use, such as packaged contents protection, must be determined by experience. …
ASTM D143 – Standard Test Methods for Small Clear Specimens of Timber Description: Significance and Use 4.1 These test methods cover tests on small clear specimens of wood that are made to provide the following: 4.1.1 Data for comparing the mechanical properties of various species, 4.1.2 Data for the establishment of correct strength functions, which in conjunction with …
ASTM D1429 – Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Water and Brine (Withdrawn 2022) Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Specific gravity is an important property of fluids being related to density and viscosity. Knowing the specific gravity will allow determination of a fluid’s characteristics compared to a standard, usually water, at a specified temperature. This …
