D6067 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

🌍 Scope and Purpose for Environmental Site Characterization The electronic cone penetrometer test is frequently used to determine subsurface stratigraphy for geotechnical and environmental purposes. However, ASTM D6067/D6067M-17 specifically addresses the unique facets of this test when applied to environmental…

D6065-21 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

📐 Scope and General Principles of D6065-21 The ASTM D6065-21 Standard Practice provides comprehensive guidance for suppliers, reclaimers, purchasers, and users involved in the distribution chain of HFC-227ea (1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane, CF3CHFCF3). The primary objective is to ensure this fire-extinguishing agent is…

D6066-11 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

ASTM D6066-11 provides a standardized procedure for determining the normalized penetration resistance of sands for the evaluation of liquefaction potential. This practice builds directly upon Test Method D1586 (Standard Penetration Test), incorporating specific modifications to the drilling and sampling process…

D6064-11 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

ASTM D6064-11 (Reapproved 2022) specifies the requirements for HFC-227ea (1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane, CF3CHFCF3) as a fire-fighting medium. This standard covers the material properties, testing methods, and safety considerations for this hydrofluorocarbon compound. Below are key details derived from the standard. 📐 Definition…

D6063-11 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

📐 Scope and Purpose This guide provides comprehensive information, including flow charts, for field personnel to collect samples from drums and similar containers. It aims to assist in planning and obtaining samples using equipment and techniques that ensure the objectives…

D6062-19 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

📐 Scope and Applicability of D6062-19 ASTM D6062-19 is a standard guide that defines the essential conventions for personal samplers used to measure specific particle-size-dependent fractions of non-fibrous airborne aerosols. These conventions are fundamental for assessing health effects, establishing permissible…

D6062M-96 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

This guide defines conventions for personal samplers of specific particle-size-dependent fractions of any given non-fibrous airborne aerosol. Such samplers are used for assessing health effects and in the setting of and testing for compliance with permissible exposure limits in the…

D6061-01 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

The ASTM D6061-01 practice provides standardized procedures for evaluating personal samplers of non-fibrous respirable aerosol. It aligns with international conventions to ensure consistency in health effects assessment and exposure monitoring. The values stated in SI units are to be regarded…

D6059-96 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

📐 Scope and Fiber Definitions This test method (ASTM D6059‑96, reapproved 2011) specifies sampling and analysis for airborne single‑crystal ceramic whiskers (SCCW) such as silicon carbide and silicon nitride in workplace environments. The method involves filtration of a known air…

D6060-24 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

🎯 Scope and Applicability of D6060‑24 Standard Practice D6060‑24, developed by ASTM Committee D22 on Air Quality, establishes a reliable method for the direct sampling and analysis of process vents. This practice is specifically applicable to volatile organic compounds (VOCs)…

D6058-96 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

ASTM D6058-96 (Reapproved 2016) provides a comprehensive framework for assessing airborne concentrations of single-crystal ceramic whiskers (SCCW), such as silicon carbide (SiC) and silicon nitride (Si₃N₄), in the workplace. This practice serves as a critical reference for industrial hygienists and…

D6056-96 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

🔬 Scope and Fiber Definition Criteria ASTM D6056-96 (Reapproved 2011) provides a standard test method for determining the concentration of airborne single-crystal ceramic whiskers (SCCW), such as silicon carbide and silicon nitride, in and around the workplace environment. The method…

D6057-96 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

ASTM D6057-96 (Reapproved 2011) provides a standardized test method for determining the concentration of airborne single-crystal ceramic whiskers (SCCW) in workplace environments using phase contrast microscopy. This method is essential for monitoring exposure during the manufacture, processing, transportation, or use…

D6055-96 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

ASTM D6055 – 96 (Reapproved 2019) establishes standardized procedures for evaluating the structural integrity of unitized loads and large shipping cases under routine mechanical handling. The test methods simulate stresses from forklifts, clamps, spades, push-pull attachments, grabhooks, and slings, ensuring…

D6054-97 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

ASTM D6054-97 (Reapproved 2004) is a standard practice that establishes conditioning procedures for electrical insulating materials prior to testing. This ensures that the influences of temperature and humidity are standardized for reliable comparisons between materials and laboratories. 📐 Conditioning Atmospheres…

D6052-97 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

🔬 Scope, Applicability, and Elemental Coverage This standard test method (D6052‑97, Reapproved 2023) provides a validated procedure for the determination of trace and major element concentrations in liquid hazardous waste (LHW) using energy-dispersive X‑ray fluorescence spectrometry (EDXRF). It is applicable…

D6053-14 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

ASTM D6053-14 (Reapproved 2018) is a standard test method for determining the volatile organic compound (VOC) content emitted during the cure of electrical insulating varnishes. This method is applicable to both solvent-containing and solventless varnishes and is essential for estimating…