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Astm D0792-13
Astm D0792-13
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
4. Summary of Test Method
Plastics and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.70 on Analytical 4.1 Determine the mass of a specimen of the solid plastic in
Methods (Section D20.70.01).
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2013. Published November 2013. Originally
air. It is then immersed in a liquid, its apparent mass upon
approved in 1944. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D792 - 08. DOI: immersion is determined, and its specific gravity (relative
10.1520/D0792-13. density) calculated.
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8. Scope 11.2 The specimen shall be free from oil, grease, and other
foreign matter.
8.1 This test method involves weighing a one-piece speci-
men of 1 to 50 g in water, using a sinker with plastics that are 12. Procedure
lighter than water. This test method is suitable for plastics that
12.1 Measure and record the water temperature.
are wet by, but otherwise not affected by water.
12.2 Weigh the specimen in air. Weigh to the nearest 0.1 mg
9. Apparatus for specimens of mass 1 to 10 g and density less than 1.00
9.1 Analytical Balance—A balance with a precision of 0.1 g/cm3. Weigh to the nearest 1 mg for other specimens.
mg or better is required for materials having densities less than 12.3 If necessary, attach to the balance a piece of fine wire
1.00 g/cm3 and sample weights less than 10 grams. For all sufficiently long to reach from the hook above the pan to the
other materials and sample weights, a balance with precision of support for the immersion vessel. In this case attach the
are reported as sp gr 23/23°C = ___, or average density 17.3 Pycnometer—A pycnometer of the Weld type, prefer-
reported as D23C = ___ kg/m3, ably with a capacity of about 25 mL and an external cap over
the stopper.
NOTE 14—Reporting density in g/cm3 is also acceptable provided that
it is agreed upon by the users. 17.4 Thermometer—A thermometer having ten divisions per
14.1.3 A measure of the degree of variation of specific degree Celsius over a temperature range of not less than 5°C or
gravity or density within the sampling unit such as the standard 10°F above and below the standard temperature, and having an
deviation and number of determinations on a homogeneous ice point for calibration. A thermometer short enough to be
material or the averages plus these measures of dispersion on handled inside the balance case will be found convenient.
different layers or areas of a nonhomogeneous product, ASTM Thermometer 23C (see Specification E1) and Anschütz-
14.1.4 Report the temperature of the water. type thermometers have been found satisfactory for this
14.1.5 Report the density and specific gravity with three purpose.
significant figures. 17.5 Constant-Temperature Bath—An appropriate constant-
14.1.6 Any evidence of porosity of the material or temperature bath adjusted to maintain a temperature of
specimen, 23 6 0.1°C.
14.1.7 The method of test (that is, Method A of Test Method
18. Materials
D792), and
14.1.8 Date of test. 18.1 Immersion Liquid—The liquid used shall not dissolve,
swell, or otherwise affect the specimen, but shall wet it and
15. Precision and Bias shall have a specific gravity less than that of the specimen. In
15.1 See Section 23. addition, the immersion liquid shall be non-hygroscopic, has a
low vapor pressure, a low viscosity, and a high flash point, and
TEST METHOD B FOR TESTING SOLID PLASTICS shall leave little or no waxy or tarry residue on evaporation. A
IN LIQUIDS OTHER THAN WATER (SPECIMENS 1 narrow cut distilled from kerosine meets these requirements for
TO 50 g) many plastics. The specific gravity 23/23°C of the immersion
liquid shall be determined shortly before and after each use in
16. Scope this method to a precision of at least 0.1 % relative, unless it
16.1 Test Method B uses a liquid other than water for testing has been established experimentally in the particular applica-
one-piece specimens, 1 to 50 g, of plastics that are affected by tion that a lesser frequency of determination also provides the
water or are lighter than water. desired precision.
NOTE 15—For the determination of the specific gravity of the liquid, the
17. Apparatus use of a standard plummet of known volume or of Method A, C, or D of
Test Methods D891, using the modifications required to give specific
17.1 The apparatus shall include the balance, wire, and gravity 23/23°C instead of specific gravity 60/60°F, is recommended. One
immersion vessel of Section 8, and, optionally, the following: suggested procedure is the following:
17.2 Pycnometer with Thermometer—A 25-mL specific If a constant-temperature water bath is not available, deter-
gravity bottle with thermometer, or mine the mass of the clean, dry pycnometer with thermometer
22. Report 4
Supporting data have been filed at ASTM International Headquarters and may
22.1 See Section 14. be obtained by requesting Research Report RR:D20-1133.
Committee D20 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (D792 - 08)
that may impact the use of this standard. (November 1, 2013)
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