Category ASTM Standards

ASTM D3276-21 is a standard guide designed to assist painting inspectors in efficiently executing their responsibilities for metal substrates. It encompasses key elements from surface preparation through coatings application to final approval, applicable both in field and shop environments. This…

The ASTM D3277-95 (Reapproved 2001) standard defines the standard test methods for determining the moisture content of oil-impregnated cellulosic insulation used in electrical equipment. Accurate moisture measurement is critical, as water content directly impacts the dielectric strength, dielectric loss, direct-current…

ASTM D3274-09 (Reapproved 2021) provides a standardized test method for evaluating the degree of surface disfigurement of paint films caused by fungal or algal growth, or by soil and dirt accumulation. This method is essential for comparing the performance of…

📋 Scope and Material Classification This classification system, formally designated ASTM D3275-18 (Reapproved 2023), governs melt processible molding, extrusion, and coating materials of ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene (E-CTFE) fluoroplastics. The resin is specifically defined as a copolymer containing approximately 80 weight percent of…

🔬 Scope and Principles of the Practice ASTM D3272-76 (Reapproved 2003), titled “Standard Practice for Vacuum Distillation of Solvents From Solvent-Reducible Paints For Analysis,” establishes a standardized method for separating volatile solvents from solvent-reducible paints. This isolation allows for detailed…

🔬 Scope and Significance of D3273-21 ASTM D3273-21 provides an accelerated test method utilizing an environmental chamber to evaluate the relative resistance of interior coatings to surface fungal growth. Conducted over a strict 4-week period, this method is designed for…

🔬 Scope and Applicability These test methods describe the semiautomated procedure for determining total fluoride in various samples. They are applicable to fluoride-containing solutions where standards of identical composition have been carried through the same preparation procedures and have shown…

🧪 Overview and Scope of the Practice ASTM D3271-87 (Reapproved 2012) outlines a standardized technique for directly injecting solvent-reducible paint samples into a gas chromatograph to obtain a chromatogram for solvent composition analysis. This practice is intended for qualitative assessment…

📐 Method Overview and Scope ASTM D3268‑91 (Reapproved 2018) specifies a standard test method for the simultaneous separation and collection of gaseous and particulate fluorides in the atmosphere. The method utilizes a sodium bicarbonate‑coated borosilicate glass tube to remove reactive…

📋 Standard Scope and Application ASTM D3269-96 (Reapproved 2001) e1 describes manual analytical procedures for determining the fluoride content of the atmosphere and plant tissues. The methods outlined in Section 1.1 are appropriate for analyzing ambient air samples collected by…

ASTM D3266-91 (Reapproved 2018), Standard Test Method for Automated Separation and Collection of Particulate and Acidic Gaseous Fluoride in the Atmosphere (Double Paper Tape Sampler Method), provides a robust approach for continuously monitoring atmospheric fluoride levels using chemically treated paper…

🔬 Overview and Scope of D3267-20 The ASTM D3267-20 standard provides a definitive procedure for the separation and collection of both particulate and water-soluble gaseous fluorides from the atmosphere. It utilizes a chemically treated filter and an impinger system. This…