Category ASTM Standards

Supercritical Fluid Chromatography (SFC) provides a detailed characterization of hydrocarbon types in middle distillates, specifically targeting aromatic compounds. This test method, designated D5186-24, standardizes the quantification of monoaromatic and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in motor diesel fuels and blend stocks,…

The ASTM D5184-22 standard provides test methods for determining aluminum and silicon in fuel oils. These methods involve ashing, fusion, and analysis via inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES) or flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS). The standard applies to…

📋 Overview and Scope ASTM D5185-18, issued under the fixed designation D5185, is a standard test method for the multielement determination of used and unused lubricating oils and base oils using Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES). Originally approved…

⚙️ Test Procedure and Key Parameters ASTM D5183-21a specifies a rigorous procedure for evaluating the coefficient of friction (μ) of lubricants using the Four-Ball Wear Test Machine. The method establishes controlled conditions for both a preparatory wear-in phase and the…

🛠️ Scope and Key Terminology ASTM D5181-24, officially titled Standard Practice for Abrasion Resistance of Printed Matter by the GA-CAT Comprehensive Abrasion Tester, outlines the laboratory procedure for evaluating the durability of printed surfaces against wear. The practice is applicable…

📖 Scope and Application ASTM D5182-19, known as the FZG Visual Method, provides a standardized procedure for evaluating the scuffing load capacity of lubricating oils used in hardened steel gear applications. This test method measures resistance to adhesive wear (scuffing)…

⚙️ Test Scope and Instrumentation ASTM D5180-93 covers the measurement of turbidity in clear liquids. The method is applicable to resin solutions, solvents, clear coatings, monomers, and any other liquids where clarity is specified. This standard is designed to provide…

🔬 Test Method Overview and Scope This test method, designated D5179-16 (Reapproved 2021), is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications. It covers the laboratory determination of organic coating adhesion to plastic…

📐 Specimen Types and Testing Apparatus ASTM D518-99 defines three distinct procedures to evaluate the comparative ozone cracking resistance of rubber compounds. Each method utilizes a unique specimen geometry and strain orientation. 🟦 Method 📐 Specimen Type ⚡ Strain Application…

⚙️ Test Overview and Core Procedure ASTM D5178-21, Standard Test Method for Mar Resistance of Organic Coatings, establishes a procedure for evaluating the ability of organic coatings to resist damage from light abrasion on smooth, flat surfaces. A uniform film…

ASTM D5177-91 (Reapproved 1996), officially titled Standard Guide for Waste Acceptance at Hazardous Waste Incinerators, provides a critical framework for evaluating the chemical and physical properties of waste streams prior to thermal destruction. Issued under the fixed designation D5177, this…

🔬 Scope and Applicability This test method, designated D5175‑91 (Reapproved 2024), is applicable to the determination of organohalide pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in finished drinking water, drinking water during intermediate stages of treatment, and raw source water. The standard…