Physical Property Test

Plant-fiber identification is described in TAPPI T8 and TIO. In order to identify synthetic fibers, it usually is necessary to conduct solubihty and physical properties tests in addition to light microscopy observations. Systematic sampling is required to obtain quantitative information on sample composition. Because different types of pulps contain varying numbers of fibers per unit weight, it is necessary to multiply the total number of each kind of fiber by a relative weight factor, thereby the weight percentage that each fiber type contributes to the sample can be deterrnined. 

Characterizing an FCC feedstock involves determining both its chemical and physical properties. Because sophisticated analytical techniques, such as mass spectrometry, are not practical on a daily basis, physical properties are used. They provide qualitative measurement of the feed s composition. The refinery laboratory is usually equipped to carry out these physical property tests on a routine basis. The most widely used properties are ... 

U.S. EPA s Method 909040 can be used to evaluate all geosynthetic materials used in liner and LCRSs currently being designed. Method 9090 is used to predict the effects of leachate under field conditions and has been verified with limited field data. The test is performed by immersing a geosynthetic in a chemical environment for 120 days at two different temperatures room and elevated temperature. Every 30 days, samples are removed and evaluated for changes in physical properties. Tests performed on FMLs are listed in Table 26.7. The results of any test should be cross-referenced to a second, corollary test to avoid errors due to the test itself or to the laboratory personnel. 

Physical property tests on geotextiles and geonets must be designed to assess different uses, weights, and thicknesses of these materials, as well as construction methods used in the field. Some tests for geonets and geotextiles recommended by U.S. EPA are listed in Table 26.8. 

The cured polymer samples used for physical property testing were prepared by photocuring 12 mil thick sheets of degassed and photosensitized monomer mixtures, using a mold composed of glass plates lined with polyester film and separated by a double thickness of vinyl electrical tape. A GE sunlamp was used for Illumination, and Darocure 1173 (E. Merck) was used as the photoinitiator. Hydrocarbon monomers were used as received from the manufacturers. All the vinyl group-containing compounds were stored at -5°C until use. 

Experimental results are presented that show that high doses of electron radiation combined with thermal cycling can significantly change the mechanical and physical properties of graphite fiber-reinforced polymer-matrix composites. Polymeric materials examined have included 121 °C and 177°C cure epoxies, polyimide, amorphous thermoplastic, and semicrystalline thermoplastics. Composite panels fabricated and tested included four-ply unidirectional, four-ply [0,90, 90,0] and eight-ply quasi-isotropic [0/ 45/90]s. Test specimens with fiber orientations of [10] and [45] were cut from the unidirectional panels to determine shear properties. Mechanical and physical property tests were conducted at cold (-157°C), room (24°C) and elevated (121°C) temperatures. 

Bulk physical property tests, such as density and heating value, as well as some compositional tests, such as the Orsat analysis and the mercuric nitrate method for the determination of unsaturation, are still used. However, the choice of a particular test is dictated by (1) the requirements of the legislation, (2) the properties of the gas under study, and (3) the selection by the analyst of a suitable suite of tests to meet the various requirements. For example, judgment by the analyst is necessary whether or not a test that is applied to liquefied petroleum gas is suitable for process gas or natural gas insofar as inference from the nonhydrocarbon constituents will be minimal. 

A selected terpolymer (20 mg) of the current application was soaked with 0.06 ml of H2O overnight at ambient temperature and then treated with 3.0 ml of a saturated aqueous solution of either a- or 7-cyclodextrin. It was then sonified for 10 minutes and remained undisturbed for 2 days at ambient temperature. The precipitated product was collected by centrifugation and washed alternately with water and acetone and the product dried in a vacuum at 70°C for 2 weeks. Physical property testing results are provided in Table 3. 

Two types of composite physical property tests were conducted to measure properties which are sensitive to the degree of adhesion and failure mode of the fiber-matrix interphase. Short beam shear tests (ASTM D2344-84) were conducted on 18 ply unidirectional laminates. The support span-to-thickness ratio... 

Standard analyses on whole heavy crude oil or residua, such as determinations of elemental compositions and various physical property tests (Chapter 2) have served to provide some indications of processability and may give an indication of the feedstock behavior. However, there is some question of the reliability of the tests when applied to the heavier feedstocks. For example, it might be wondered if the carbon residue tests (ASTM D-189, ASTM D-524, and ASTM D-4530) are really indicative of the yields of coke formed under process conditions. And, for the heavier feedstocks, it must be emphasized that to proceed from the raw evaluation data to full-scale production, insofar as the heavy feedstock is immediately used in the rehnery, is to proceed without caution. The thermal chemistry of the feedstock constituents will remain an unknown until the feedstock is used on-stream and the compatibility of the feedstock and the products with other feedstocks and products will also be unknown. Further evaluation of the processability of the feedstock is usually necessary. 

Physical properties test equipment Any physical properties testing that has the possibility of generating a dust or aerosol must be contained in the isolator. This type of equipment (e.g., tap density, friability, tablet hardness test equipment) should then be placed directly inside an isolator. 

Test methods used to determine the uniformity of substrates are numerous and vary with the type of material. They are generally the same tests used to characterize the material or to determine its fundamental physical properties. Tests that are commonly employed are hardness, tensile strength, modulus, and surface characteristics such as roughness or contact angle with a standard liquid. Often a test similar to the nonvolatile test mentioned above is used to determine if there are any compounds in the substrate that are capable of out-gassing on exposure to elevated temperatures. Moisture content of certain hydroscopic polymers, such as nylon and polycarbonate, is also known to affect adhesion. 

Physical—Chemical Property Examination. Initially, physical property tests were made on the control books only to establish the inherent variability of the paper in the books and the testing procedure. With this information the number of replicas required to determine statistically significant differences in each tested property was apparent. Physical property measurements were then scheduled for the paper in the dried books. To identify the variability from book to book more carefully, additional control books were sent to an accredited paper testing laboratory for measurement at the same time the dried books were being tested. A one-way analysis of variance (12) was applied to all physical property tests on the books. The analysis confirmed that there was a significant... 

Table 22.1. ASTM and ISO Designations for Physical Properties Tests...

Examine ferrous sulphate, and state its physical properties. Test a crystal, which has been exposed to the air, for both ferric and ferrous compounds. Explain. 

The range of variables and physical properties tested with this equation is given in Table XX. 

BB-102 Electromagnetic Shielding and Physical Property Test Experiments on Structural Foam Plastic Equipment Enclosures. 

A partnership between universities, private industry and national laboratories has been established to identify and test high temperature materials and designs for NHI heat exchangers and other system interface components. Tlie work performed by this partnership will identify candidate materials, and perform corrosion and physical property tests necessary for NHI heat exchangers and process equipment needed for thermochemical cycles and high temperature electrolysis. 

Bulk physical property tests, such as density and heating value, as well as some compositional tests, such as the Orsat analysis and the mercuric nitrate method for the determination of unsaturation, are still used. 

Crutcher, D., Gervais, R. and Toms, L., Use of FT-IR Spectrometry as a Replacement for Physical Property Testing of Railway Lubricants , Proceedings of the Technology Showcase-Integrated Monitoring, Diagnostics and Failure Prevention Conference, Ed. G. Humphrey, Mobile, AL, pp. 207-216, 1996. 

An acknowledgement also has to be given to the authors of the Bulk Solids Physical Property Test Guide published by the BMHB as much of the background reference was drawn from this publication. 

Physical properties. The most common physical property test is a magnet. It may be used when it can distinguish correct material from materials that may have been substituted. For example, a magnet will distinguish 300 series stainless steel from 400 series when it is known that a valve seat is either 304 or 410 stainless steel. 

Physical-property tests are used to measure the properties of adhesives in the liquid or gelled states prior to curing and in the solid state after curing. Tests for the uncured state such as viscosity, visual examination, and surface energy or contact angle assure that fillers, if used, have not settled out, that the material has not exceeded its pot life or shelf life, and that the supplier has not changed the formulation. Visual examination and density after cure are performed to verify that voids are not present or, if present, meet specification requirements. Finally, light transmission and index of refraction measurements are important for adhesives used in optoelectronic applications. 

Since most silicone adhesives and sealants are elastomeric in nature, their physical property testing often parallels classical rubber testing approaches. Common tests include durometer, tensile strength, elongation, and modulus. Several methods are available for the measurement of rubber properties, but the most commonly used are the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D-412, Test Method for Rubber Properties in Tension, and the ASTM C-661, Standard Test for Indentation Hardness of Elastomeric-Type Sealants by Means of a Durometer. These properties vary widely with the product... 

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