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Standard Test Methods for Apparent Density, Bulk Factor, and Pourability of Plastic Materials

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1.1 These test methods cover the measurement of apparent density, bulk factor, and where applicable, the pourability of plastic materials such as molding powders. Different procedures are given for application to the various forms of these materials that are commonly encountered, from fine powders and granules to large flakes and cut fibers.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Note 1: Test Method A is equivalent to ISO 60 as described in the appendix. Test Method C is identical with ISO 61.

1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.


4.1 These test methods provide useful indexes of performance of plastic materials such as powders and granules with respect to their handling in packaging and fabrication.

4.2 Apparent density is a measure of the fluffiness of a material.

4.3 Bulk factor is a measure of volume change potentially to be expected in fabrication. It is a dimensionless ratio which permits ranking of plastic materials, with respect to volume changes upon fabrication, regardless of their molded or formed density (or specific gravity).

4.4 Pourability characterizes the handling properties of a finely divided plastic material. It is a measure of the readiness with which such materials will flow through hoppers and feed tubes and deliver uniform weights of material.

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number D1895
Publication Date Aug. 1, 2024
Language en - English
Page Count 6
Revision Level 24
Supercedes
Committee D20.70
Publish Date Document Id Type View
Aug. 1, 2024 D1895-24 Revision
Sept. 1, 2017 D1895-17 Revision
Jan. 1, 2010 D1895-96R10E01 Revision
April 10, 1996 D1895-96 Revision
Jan. 1, 2010 D1895-96R10 Reaffirmation
April 10, 2003 D1895-96R03 Reaffirmation