D6163 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

📐 Classification and Material Configurations ASTM D6163/D6163M-21 covers prefabricated, glass fiber-reinforced bituminous sheets modified with styrene butadiene styrene (SBS) for use in multiple ply roofing and waterproofing membranes. Materials are categorized into Type I, Type II, and Type III, which…

D6161-19 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

📜 Introduction to ASTM D6161‑19 Terminology ASTM D6161‑19 defines the standardized terminology used in the microfiltration (MF), ultrafiltration (UF), nanofiltration (NF), and reverse osmosis (RO) membrane separation processes. Developed by Subcommittee D19.08 on Membranes and Ion Exchange Materials, this standard…

D6160-21 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

📐 Test Method Overview and Scope This standard test method D6160-21 provides a two-tiered analytical framework for the determination of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in waste materials such as oils, sludges, aqueous solutions, and other matrices. Tier I offers rapid screening…

D6159-23 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

🔬 Scope and Significance of D6159-23 ASTM D6159-23 specifies a test method for identifying and measuring hydrocarbon impurities in high-purity ethylene using gas chromatography. It targets critical impurities such as methane, ethane, propane, propene, acetylene, iso-butane, propadiene, butane, trans-2-butene, butene-1,…

D6157-97 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

ASTM D6157 – 97 (Reapproved 2024) establishes a standardized testing practice for determining the performance of oil/water separators when challenged by a sudden, large-volume release of hydrocarbons. This protocol provides a repeatable methodology for evaluating separator efficiency under shock loading…

D6158-23 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

ASTM D6158-23 defines the requirements for mineral and synthetic hydraulic oils corresponding to API Groups I through IV. This specification establishes a classification system that ensures reliable performance in hydraulic systems by categorizing fluids based on their additive chemistry and…

D6156-97 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

📐 Scope and Application This practice specifies the requirements for defining, testing, and verifying the performance of reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) systems for trace analysis of pesticides and toxic substances. It is applicable to pollution control programs and…

D6155-19 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

ASTM D6155-19 specifies the requirements for coarse aggregates that are not traditionally used in asphalt paving mixtures. These nontraditional aggregates are defined as any aggregate other than those covered by specifications D692/D692M, D693, D1139/D1139M, and D5106, which include crushed stone,…

D6154-15 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

🛠️ Materials and Manufacture According to Section 3 of D6154-15, the base asphalt cement used for chemical modification must be produced by refining crude petroleum through suitable methods. The chemical modification typically involves adding a chemical gellant or stabilizer, though…

D6152 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

ASTM D6152/D6152M – 12 (Reapproved 2024) defines the material specification for SEBS (styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene) modified asphalt used primarily as a mopping grade material in built-up roof (BUR) construction, modified bitumen systems, vapor retarder systems, and for adhering insulation boards. This standard…

D6153-23 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

📐 Classification and Types of Membrane Systems ASTM D6153-23 specifies bridge deck waterproofing membrane systems for use with asphaltic concrete overlays. The standard covers three types of systems, each designed to prevent water passage from the asphalt surface course to…

D6151 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

Designation: D6151/D6151M −15 — Standard Practice for Using Hollow-Stem Augers for Geotechnical Exploration and Soil Sampling. This standard provides the authoritative framework for obtaining soil samples using Hollow-Stem Auger (HSA) systems, specifically focusing on geotechnical exploration and the retrieval of…

D6150-24 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

The ASTM D6150-24 standard, officially titled Standard Test Method for Estimating Processing Losses of Plastisols and Organosols Due to Volatility, provides a definitive laboratory procedure for measuring the relative volatility of PVC plastisols and organosols under controlled elevated temperature conditions.…

D6148-97 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

📌 Scope and Terminology for Stickies Examination ASTM D6148 – 97 (Reapproved 2007) establishes a standard practice applicable to virgin pulps and those derived from recovered materials used in the production of paper, paperboard, and other paper products (Section 1.1).…

D6149-97 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

📖 Scope and Classification of Newsprint ASTM Designation D 6149 – 97 covers the standard specification for newsprint, including virgin, recycled, and recycled content newsprint. It establishes the criteria for fiber composition, physical properties, and classification of paper used primarily…

D6147-97 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

ASTM D6147-97 (Reapproved 2020) defines rigorous test methods for determining the decrease in counterforce (force decay or stress relaxation) exerted by a test specimen of vulcanized rubber or thermoplastic elastomer when compressed at a constant deformation. This property is essential…

D6146-97 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

ASTM D6146-97 (Reapproved 2018) provides a comprehensive framework for developing monitoring programs targeting the primary aquatic plant nutrients: nitrogen and phosphorus. Following the structure of Guide D5851, this standard provides specific guidance for watersheds aiming to assess both natural and…