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ASTM D1044 – Standard Test Method for Resistance of Transparent Plastics to Surface Abrasion by the Taber Abraser Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Transparent plastic materials, when used as windows or enclosures, are subject to wiping and cleaning; hence the maintenance of optical quality of a material after abrasion is important. It is the purpose of …
ASTM D1042 – Standard Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of Plastics Caused by Exposure to Heat and Moisture Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method is intended only as a convenient test method for measurement of linear dimensional changes in plastics subjected to defined conditions of test as outlined in Sections 7 and 8. Scope 1.1 This test …
ASTM D1037 – Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Properties of Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials Description: Significance and Use 3.1 These test methods cover small-specimen tests for wood-base fiber and particle panel materials that are made to provide: 3.2 Data for comparing the mechanical and physical properties of various materials, 3.3 Data for determining the influence on …
ASTM D1025 – Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Residue of Polymerization-Grade Butadiene Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method is used to determine if there is any heavy material in the butadiene. It is possible that these materials could be deleterious to a polymerization reaction. Scope 1.1 This test method covers the determination of nonvolatile material …
ASTM D1018 – Standard Test Method for Hydrogen In Petroleum Fractions (Withdrawn 2021) Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Knowledge of the hydrogen content of petroleum products, particularly fuels, can be helpful in assessing performance characteristics. 4.2 This test method is suitable for most laboratory applications requiring the determination of hydrogen in liquid petroleum lubricants and products. Scope …
ASTM D1016 – Standard Test Method for Purity of Hydrocarbons from Freezing Points (Withdrawn 2019) Description: Significance and Use 4.1 The experimental procedures and physical constants provided by this test method, when used in conjunction with Test Method D1015, allow the determination of the purity of the material under test. A knowledge of the purity of these …
ASTM D1015 – Standard Test Method for Freezing Points of High-Purity Hydrocarbons (Withdrawn 2019) Description: Significance and Use 4.1 The freezing point measured by this test method, when used in conjunction with the physical constants for the hydrocarbons listed in Test Method D1016, allows the determination of the purity of the material under test. A knowledge of …
ASTM D1014- Standard Practice for Conducting Exterior Exposure Tests of Paints and Coatings on Metal Substrates Description: Significance and Use 4.1 The procedures described in this practice are intended to aid in evaluating the performance of coatings on various metal panels including either new or rusted steel. 4.2 The relative durability of paints in outdoor exposures can …
ASTM A923 – Standard Test Methods for Detecting Detrimental Intermetallic Phase in Duplex Austenitic/Ferritic Stainless Steels Description: Abstract These test methods cover the detection of detrimental intermetallic phase in duplex austenitic/ferritic stainless steel to the extent that toughness and corrosion resistance is affected significantly. These test methods will not necessarily detect losses of toughness or …
ASTM D1006 – Standard Practice for Conducting Exterior Exposure Tests of Hand and Factory Applied Paints on Wood and Wood Composite Materials Description: Significance and Use 4.1 The procedure described in this practice is intended to aid in evaluating the performance of house and trim paints to new, previously unpainted wood. 4.2 The relative durability of paints …
