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D5955-02 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

ASTM D5955-02 (Reapproved 2017) defines standard test methods for the sampling and analysis of respirable suspended particles (RSP) and the estimation of the RSP fraction attributable to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). This method, based on the measurement of ultraviolet absorbance…

D5954-22 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

🧪 Scope and Summary of Test Method ASTM D5954-22a provides a standardized procedure for the determination of total mercury in gaseous fuels, achieving detection limits as low as 0.5 ng/m³. This method is critical for environmental monitoring and process control…

D5952-08 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

The ASTM D5952 – 08 (Reapproved 2015) standard provides a critical framework for addressing the presence of Legionella in water systems and investigating potential outbreaks of legionellosis. This guide is specifically intended for employers, building owners and operators, facility managers,…

D5953M-23 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

🔬 Scope and Methodology of D5953M-23 ASTM D5953M-23 defines a standardized procedure for the sampling and determination of non-methane organic compounds (NMOC) in ambient, indoor, or workplace atmospheres. The method relies on collecting integrated whole air samples in passivated stainless…

D5951-96 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

📋 Introduction and Scope The ASTM standard D5951-96 (Reapproved 2002) standardizes the preparation of residual solids from biodegradability testing of plastics for subsequent toxicity and compost quality testing. It covers storage and drying of mixtures from aerobic composting (D5338) and…

D595-85 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

The ASTM D595-85 standard provides specifications for tetrasodium pyrophosphate (anhydrous), a material used in various washing, cleaning, and scouring processes with soaps or detergents. It is valued for its mild alkalinity and water softening properties. This article outlines the key…

D5950-14 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

🧪 Scope and Test Method Overview ASTM D5950‑14 (Reapproved 2020) specifies an automatic tilt method for determining the pour point of petroleum products. Unlike the manual visual procedure of D97, this method employs an instrument that automatically tilts the test jar…

D5949-16 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

🌡️ Overview and Scope of D5949-16 The ASTM D5949-16 (Reapproved 2022) standard provides an automated, alternate procedure for determining the pour point of petroleum products, moving away from the manual tilt method to a precise digital approach. This automatic pressure…

D5948-05 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

📑 Scope and Classification of Thermosetting Molding Compounds ASTM D5948 −05 (Reapproved 2020), issued under the fixed designation D5948, standardizes the classification and basic properties of thermosetting molding compounds. This specification, which is approved for use by agencies of the…

D5946-17 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

📐 Specimen Considerations for Corona-Treated Films This standard, D5946-17, is specifically designed for measuring the contact angle of water on corona-treated polymer film surfaces. It is technically identical to ISO 15989. Proper specimen conditioning according to Practice D618 is critical…