Category ASTM Standards

📐 Test Overview and Scope ASTM D2325-68 (Reapproved 2000) specifies the standard test method for determining capillary-moisture relationships in coarse- and medium-textured soils. This method applies to soil-moisture tensions ranging from 10 to 101 kPa (0.1 to 1 atm). It…

ASTM D233-13 (Reapproved 2022), formally titled “Standard Test Methods of Sampling and Testing Turpentine,” provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating the physical properties of turpentine and pinenes. Originally developed to validate solvent quality, these methods now serve a broader role…

🧪 Overview and Purpose of Test Method D2322 ASTM D2322 – 14 (Reapproved 2023) provides a standardized procedure for evaluating the durability and resistance of shoe upper leather when exposed to artificial perspiration. This test method quantifies deterioration by measuring…

🔬 Property Requirements and Specification Limits ASTM D2323 – 93 (Reapproved 1997) establishes the quality criteria for refined pyridine, commonly known as “1 Degree” pyridine due to its tight distillation range. All test values must be rounded to the nearest…

📐 Scope and Essential Apparatus This test method, designated D2320-98 (Reapproved 2022), specifies the procedure for determining the density and relative density of solid pitch using a pycnometer. It is intended for pitch that can be handled in fragments. The…

🛠️ Installation Recommendations for Thermoplastic Pipe ASTM D2321-20 provides comprehensive guidelines for underground installation of thermoplastic pipe in sewers and gravity-flow applications. These recommendations are designed to ensure a stable underground environment under diverse service conditions. However, due to the…

📐 Scope and Significance of the Cube-in-Air Method The ASTM D2319/D2319M standard specifically determines the softening point of pitches with a softening point above 80 °C [176 °F]. This method is often correlated with Test Method D3104 (Mettler Softening Point…

ASTM D2308-07 (Reapproved 2020) defines the standard specification for thermoplastic polyethylene (PE) jackets used as the outer protective layer on medium-voltage electrical wire and cable. Covering voltage ratings from 2 kV to 35 kV, this specification ensures the jacket provides…

ASTM D2310-06 (Reapproved 2012) provides a standardized classification system for machine-made “fiberglass” (glass-fiber-reinforced thermosetting-resin) pressure pipe. This standard covers both glass-fiber-reinforced thermosetting-resin pipe (RTRP) and glass-fiber-reinforced polymer mortar pipe (RPMP). Classification is based on the method of manufacture, materials, and…

🔬 Scope and Method Summary ASTM D2318-20 covers the determination of quinoline-insoluble matter (QI) in tar and pitch. This test method is strictly empirical, requiring absolute adherence to every procedural detail to ensure reliable and reproducible results. In practice, a…

ASTM D2306-00 provides a standard test method for determining the relative distribution of individual C8 aromatic hydrocarbon isomers in various xylene products using gas chromatography. This method is vital for quality control and compliance in the petrochemical industry. 📐 Scope…

🧪 Scope and Application ASTM D2307-21 provides a standardized method for determining the thermal endurance of film-insulated round magnet wire when exposed to air at atmospheric pressure. The standard explicitly excludes magnet wire with fibrous insulation, such as cotton or…