ASTM method

Two ASTM methods described below are based on this technique ... 

Refractive index this is one of the most precise measurements that can be carried out on a petroleum cut. The ASTM method D 1218 indicates a reproducibility of 0.00006, which is exceptional. 

At atmospheric pressure, hydrocarbon viscosities can be estimated by two methods the ASTM method and that of Mehrotra (1990). 

The Mehrotra and ASTM methods apply with acceptable accuracy only for viscosities between 1 and 1000 mPa s. The average error is about 20%. The largest spreads are obtained at low and very high viscosities. 

It is difficult to judge the accuracy of these methods because data are scarce. Table 4.9 compares the values obtained by different weighting methods with experimental values for a mixture of n-hexane-n-hexadecane at 25°C. The ASTM method shows results very close to those obtained experimentally. 

Typical ASTM methods for analyzing the Cg aromatic isomers are Hsted in Table 9. 

Property Parylene N Parylene C Parylene D ASTM method... 

Property Monsanto Lustran-35 Dow Tyril-880 ASTM Method... 

Properties ASTM Method High impact Medium impact Heat resistant... 

Mechanical property ASTM method Teflon 110 Teflon 100 Teflon 140 Teflon 160... 

Short-term, 250-p.m-thick sample. AsTM method D257. 

Several countries have developed their own standard test methods for cellular plastics, and the International Organization for Standards (ISO) Technical Committee on Plastics TC-61 has been developing international standards. Information concerning the test methods for any particular country or the ISO procedures can be obtained in the United States from the American National Standards Institute. The most complete set of test procedures for cellular plastics, and the most used of any in the world, is that developed by the ASTM these procedures are pubUshed in new editions each year (128). There have been several reviews of ASTM methods and others pertinent to cellular plastics (32,59,129—131). 

Property ASTM method Polyisocyanurate XEPS EPs Polyimide Polyethylene PhenoHc... 

The test methods used by industry to determine if a sample of maleic anhydride is within specifications (165) ate ASTM methods D2930, D1493, and D3366. These methods describe procedures for the determination of maleic acid content, the crystallization point, and the color properties of the maleic anhydride sample, respectively. By quantitative deterrnination of these properties, a calculation of the overall purity of the maleic anhydride sample can be made. 

The most effective specification is that which accomplishes the desired result with the fewest requirements. Properties and performance should be emphasized rather than how the objectives ate to be achieved. Excessive demonstration of emdition on the part of the writer or failure to recognize the usually considerable processing expertise held by the vendor results in a lengthy and overly detailed document that generally is counterproductive. Redundancy may lead to technical inconsistency. A requirement that cannot be assessed by a prescribed test method or quantitative inspection technique never should be included in the specifications. Wherever possible, tests should be easy to perform and highly correctable with service performance. Tests that indicate service life are especially useful. Standard test references, eg, ASTM methods, ate the most desirable, and those that ate needed should be selected carefully and the numbers of such references should be minimized. To eliminate unnecessary review activity by the would-be complier, the description of a standard test should not be paraphrased or condensed unless the original test is referenced. 

ASTM Method D1238/L, American Society for Testiug and Materials, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Tables 4—6 Ust ASTM methods used for the characterization of PB and PMP. A number of specialized methods were developed for testing particular articles manufactured from polyolefins several of these determine the performance of PB and PMP film, including the measurement of the film s dart impact strength and tear strength. Dart impact strength is measured by dropping a heavy dart with a round tip on a stretched film. Tear resistance, which reflects the film s resistance to tear propagation, is measured with the Ehnendorf tear tester. Two values for the tear strength are usually reported, one in the machine dkection of the film and the other in the transverse dkection. Pipes manufactured from PB are tested by pressurizing them internally with water the time-to-burst failure is determined at various temperatures (46). The standard test method for haze and luminous transmittance (ASTM D1003) is used for the measurement of PMP optical characteristics.

Property ASTM method Unfilled Glass-fiber reinforced Mineral filled... 

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