Category ASTM Standards

The ASTM D6181-03 standard establishes a laboratory test method for measuring turbidity in mineral insulating oils of petroleum origin. Utilizing a nephelometric technique, it quantifies suspended particles to monitor changes in oil quality. Applicable for turbidities from 0.1 to 500…

The ASTM D6180-05 standard describes a laboratory test method for assessing the stability of insulating oils of petroleum origin when subjected to electrical discharge. This method is critical for oils used in electrical apparatus as per Specification D3487, focusing on…

📐 Scope and Primary Test Methods Overview ASTM D6179-20 provides standardized procedures for evaluating the integrity of unitized loads, large shipping cases, and crates when subjected to the rigors of rough handling during material handling and distribution. The standard defines…

ASTM D618-21 is a standard practice for conditioning plastics for testing, ensuring that physical and electrical property measurements are not influenced by uncontrolled environmental conditions. This practice defines standardized atmospheres and procedures to achieve reliable and comparable test results across…

🔍 Scope and Application of D6178-19 ASTM D6178-19 (Reapproved 2024) provides standardized procedures for estimating short-term human inhalation exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from bedding sets. This estimation is particularly critical when a new bedding set is first…

📋 Overview and Scope ASTM D6177-19 (Reapproved 2024) is a standard practice that provides procedures for estimating emission profiles of volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) from bedding sets, based on emissions testing in environmental chambers. These profiles are derived from air…

📐 Specimen Geometry and Types This test method is designed for extruded catalyst and catalyst carrier particles with a cylindrical shape, including solid, hollow core, or multilobed cross sections. The test was developed specifically for diameters from 1/16 in. to…

ASTM D6176-97 (Reapproved 2022) provides standardized procedures for measuring representative near-surface atmospheric temperature using electrical resistance temperature sensors. This practice is fundamental for meteorological observations, ensuring accuracy and consistency across various platforms and environmental conditions. 📐 Scope, Applicability, and System…

📜 Scope and Summary of the Test Method The ASTM D6174-01 standard describes a potentiometric titration procedure for determining the inorganic sulfate content in anionic surfactants. This test method is applicable to a broad range of common surfactant types, including…

ASTM D6173-97 (Reapproved 2014) provides a standard test method for the determination of various anionic surfactant actives using potentiometric titration. This method is designed as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional two-phase titrations that involve hazardous chloroform. It focuses on…

The ASTM D6172/D6172M-18 standard provides a definitive framework for determining volumes of bulk materials such as stockpiles, landfills, and borrow pits. Unlike fully automated digital methods, this test method specifically relies on direct operator compilation using photogrammetric procedures to generate…

📋 Scope and Overview ASTM D6170-17 provides a systematic approach for selecting groundwater modeling codes. Due to the complex nature of fluid flow and biotic and chemical transport in the subsurface, many different codes exist with specific capabilities and limitations.…