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  • ASTM D4559 Standard Test Method for Volatile Matter in Silicone Fluid ASTM D4559 Standard Test Method for Volatile Matter in Silicone Fluid1. Scope1.1 This test method describes a procedure for determining the volatile matter in silicone fluids used for electrical insulation.1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with ...
  • ASTM D20 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Road Tars ASTM D20 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Road Tars10. Report10.1 Report the following information:10.1.1 The results of the distillation test as percentages to the nearest 0.1 %, based on the mass of water-free material. For road tars, it is customary to report the total distillate to a series ...
  • ASTM D20 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Road Tars ASTM D20 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Road Tars8. Procedure8.1 Weigh the flask (along with the thermometer and cork) to the nearest 0.1 g and then weigh 100.0 ± 0.1 g of the sample into the flask.8.2 Apply heat to the flask so that the first drop of distillate (oil or water) falls from the ...
  • ASTM D20 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Road Tars ASTM D20 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Road Tars6. Preparation of Sample6.1 Thoroughly stir or otherwise mix the sample immediately before removing the portion for testing, to ensure that such portion will be representative of the sample. If warming is necessary, take care to avoid loss of ...
  • ASTM D20 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Road Tars ASTM D20 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Road Tars5. Apparatus5.1 Flask - A side-arm distillation flask, as shown in Fig. 1, conforming to the following dimensions:5.2 Condenser Tube - A tapered glass condenser, as shown in Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, having the following dimensions:5.3 Source of Heat ...
  • ASTM D20 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Road Tars ASTM D20 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Road Tars1. Scope1.1 This test method covers the distillation of road tars.1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate ...
  • ASTM D3829 Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil ASTM D3829 Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil12. Report12.1 Report the predicted BPT as determined in 11.1 - 11.3.12.2 Alternatively, it may be desirable to report that the BPT is below a certain specified temperature.12.3 Alternatively, report apparent viscosity and yield stress ...
  • ASTM D3829 Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil ASTM D3829 Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil11. Calculations and Determination of BPT11.1 Yield Stress Calculation and Air Binding BPT:11.1.1 Calculate the yield stress of the oil with the following equation:Ys = 3.5 Mwhere:Ys = yield stress, mPa, andM = applied mass, g, at ...
  • ASTM D3829 Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil ASTM D3829 Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil10. Yield Stress and Viscosity Measurement Procedure10.1 Viscometric Cell Preparation:10.1.1 If the cells are not clean, clean according to 10.7 cleaning procedure.10.1.2 Place 10 mL ± 0.2 mL of test oil sample into a clean cell.10.1.2.1 ...
  • ASTM D3829 Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil ASTM D3829 Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil9. Calibration and Standardization9.1 Temperature Control Calibration Procedure - Calibrate the MRV temperature control by comparing the instruments displayed temperature against a thermometer in the thermowell. The thermometer used ...