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ASTM D1275 – Standard Test Method for Corrosive Sulfur in Electrical Insulating Liquids Description: Significance and Use 3.1 In most of their uses, insulating liquids are continually in contact with metals that are subject to corrosion. The presence of elemental sulfur or corrosive sulfur compounds will result in deterioration of these metals and cause conductive or …
ASTM D127 – Standard Test Method for Drop Melting Point of Petroleum Wax, Including Petrolatum Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Melting point is a wax property that is of interest to most wax consumers. It can be an indication of the performance properties of the wax. Drop melting point, Test Method D127, is often used to measure …
ASTM D1267 – Standard Test Method for Gauge Vapor Pressure of Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases (LP-Gas Method) Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Information on the vapor pressures of liquefied petroleum gas products under temperature conditions from 37.8 °C to 70 °C (100 °F to 158 °F) is pertinent to selection of properly designed storage vessels, shipping containers, and customer utilization …
ASTM D1266 – Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (Lamp Method) 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 processing properties. In some cases the presence of sulfur components is …
ASTM D1264 – Standard Test Method for Determining the Water Washout Characteristics of Lubricating Greases Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method estimates the resistance of greases to water washout from ball bearings under conditions of the test. No correlation with field service has been established. Scope 1.1 This test method covers the evaluation of the …
ASTM D1263 – Standard Test Method for Leakage Tendencies of Automotive Wheel Bearing Greases (Withdrawn 2010) Description: Significance and Use The test method provides a screening device that permits differentiation among products having distinctly different leakage characteristics (Note 1). It is not the equivalent of longtime service tests, nor is it intended to distinguish between wheel …
ASTM D1259 – Standard Test Methods for Nonvolatile Content of Resin Solutions Description: Significance and Use 3.1 The nonvolatile content of resin solutions is useful to coatings producers and users for the determination of the total solids available for film formation and for the estimation of the volatile organic content. Scope 1.1 These test methods cover the …
ASTM D1253 – Standard Test Method for Residual Chlorine in Water Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Chlorine is used to destroy or deactivate a variety of unwanted chemicals and microorganisms in water and wastewater. 5.2 An uncontrolled excess of chlorine in water, whether free available or combined, can adversely affect the subsequent use of the water. Scope …
ASTM D1248 – Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion Materials for Wire and Cable Description: Abstract This specification provides for the identification of polyethylene plastics extrusion materials for wire and cable in such a manner that the seller and the purchaser can agree on the acceptability of different commercial lots or shipments. The polyethylene plastics …
