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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and
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Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.03 on Texture, Plasticity, For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
and Density Characteristics of Soils. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2004. Published February 2004. Originally Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
approved in 1935. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as D 427 – 98. the ASTM website.
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dental mercury spills.
5.3 Data obtained from this test method may be used to
compute the volumetric shrinkage and linear shrinkage. 7. Hazards
NOTE 1—Notwithstanding the statements on precision and bias con- 7.1 Warning—Mercury is a hazardous substance that can
tained in this test method, the precision of this test method is dependent on cause illness and death. Inhalation of mercury vapor is a
the competence of the personnel performing it and the suitability of the
serious health hazard. Mercury can also be absorbed through
equipment and facilities used. Agencies which meet the criteria of Practice
D 3740 are generally considered capable of competent and objective the skin. The effects of mercury are cumulative.
testing. Users of this test method are cautioned that compliance with 7.2 Precaution—In addition to other precautions, store
Practice D 3740 does not in itself ensure reliable testing. Reliable testing mercury in sealed shatter-proof containers to control evapora-
depends on several factors; Practice D 3740 provides a means of evalu- tion, work in a well-ventilated area (preferably under a fume
ating some of those factors. hood), and avoid contact with skin. Rubber gloves should be
worn at all times.
6. Apparatus 7.3 Minimize uncontrolled spills by performing those parts
6.1 Evaporating Dish, porcelain, about 140 mm (51⁄2 in.) in of the procedure (9.3 and 9.6) in a large shallow pan which can
diameter. act as a catchment.
6.2 Spatula, or pill knife having a blade about 76 mm (3 in.) 7.4 Clean up spills immediately using a recommended
in length and about 19.0 mm (3⁄4 in.) in width. procedure explicitly for mercury.
Metric Equivalents
in. ⁄
1 32 ⁄
1 16 ⁄
18 7⁄32 7⁄16 ⁄
15 16 3
mm 0.8 1.6 3.2 5.6 11.1 23.8 76.2
FIG. 1 Apparatus for Determining the Volumetric Change of Subgrade Soils
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee D18 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (D 427 –
98) that may impact the use of this test method.
(1) New sections 1.6 and 1.6.1 were added to address signifi- (5) 10.5 was changed to be consistent with Test Method D
cant digits. 4943.
(2) Previous section 1.6 was renumbered 1.7. (6) 10.5 was changed to make the reporting of shrinkage limit
(3) Practice D 6026 was added to Referenced Document to be optional rather than mandatory.
Section.
(7) Report section was changed to format similar to Test
(4) Wording and required readability in 6.9 were changed
Method D 4943.
concerning balances.
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