D6178-19 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

🔍 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…

D6177-19 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

📋 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…

D6175-24 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

📐 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…

D6176-97 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

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…

D6174-01 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

📜 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…

D6173-97 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

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…

D6172 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

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…

D6170-17 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

📋 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.…

D6171-97 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

📜 Scope and Purpose This standard guide, D6171 (reapproved 2010), outlines the essential components for documenting a groundwater modeling code. Proper documentation includes textual and graphical information captured during the code’s design, development, and maintenance, covering its capabilities, development history,…

D617-84 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

This standard, ASTM D617 – 84 (Reapproved 1998), establishes a comprehensive methodology for evaluating the punching quality of phenolic laminated sheets. Specifically applicable to materials ⅛ in. (3.2 mm) thick and under, this test method dictates specific specimen geometries, environmental…

D6169 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

ASTM D6169/D6169M–21 provides a comprehensive framework for selecting appropriate subsurface soil and rock sampling devices for use in environmental and geotechnical site characterization. Developed under the ASTM consensus process, this standard guide serves as an organized reference of options designed…

D6168-97 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

🗺️ Geoscience Location Types and Coordinate Systems ASTM D6168‑97 (Reapproved 2010) establishes the fundamental framework for identifying geoscience data collection points. The guide mandates that every unique location can be defined by X (easting/latitude), Y (northing/longitude), and Z (altitude/elevation) coordinates.…

D6166-12 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

📐 Scope and Significance of D6166-12 ASTM D6166-12 (Reapproved 2022) is a standard test method for the quantitative, instrumental determination of the color of clear, yellow/brown liquid materials. It is specifically intended for the pine chemicals industry, covering products such…

D6167-19 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

🕳️ Scope and Principles of Mechanical Caliper Logging Designation D6167 −19 provides the standard guide for conducting mechanical caliper logging of boreholes, wells, access tubes, caissons, and shafts for geotechnical, engineering, groundwater, and environmental investigations. This standard specifically excludes applications…

D6165-97 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

📘 Overview and Scope This guide provides direction for producers and users of paints, inks, and related coatings to detect, compare, and identify odors. It is intended to assist in establishing guidelines for (1) comparing products for odor characteristics, (2)…

D6164 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

📐 Classification and Types This specification covers prefabricated SBS modified bituminous sheet materials with polyester reinforcement. Sheets are classified by type and grade. Type I and Type II denote performance categories, while Grades G and S indicate surfacing. 🟦 Type…

D6162 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

ASTM D6162/D6162M-21 establishes the material specifications for prefabricated styrene butadiene styrene (SBS) modified bituminous sheet materials reinforced with a combination of polyester fabric and glass fiber. These sheets are intended for use in multiple-ply roofing and waterproofing membranes. The standard…