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ASTM D5057-17

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Standard Test Method for Screening Apparent Specific Gravity and Bulk Density of Waste

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1.1 This test method covers the determination of apparent specific gravity and bulk density in a waste sample. For the purpose of this test method, the property to be measured is classified into three groups based on material type:

1.1.1 Group A—Free-flowing liquids; apparent specific gravity (ASG),

1.1.2 Group B—Granules, powders, and water-reactive liquids, solids, or sludges; bulk density (BD), and

1.1.3 Group C—Bulk solids (such as gravel, paper, or wood, etc.); apparent specific gravity (ASG).

1.2 This test method is designed and intended as a screening test to complement the more sophisticated quantitative analytical techniques that may be used to determine specific gravity. This test method offers to the user the option and the ability to screen waste for apparent specific gravity or bulk density when the more sophisticated techniques are not available and the total waste composition is unknown.

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.

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.


5.1 This test method is intended for use by those in the waste management industries for the determination of apparent specific gravity and bulk density of waste.

5.2 The apparent specific gravity and bulk density determined by this test method can be used for the conversion of measured volumes to weights.

5.3 The apparent specific gravity and bulk density, when correlated with other properties, can be used to indicate the character of the waste.

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number D5057
Publication Date Sept. 1, 2017
Language en - English
Page Count 3
Revision Level 17
Supercedes
Committee D34.01.05
Publish Date Document Id Type View
Sept. 1, 2017 D5057-17 Revision
Dec. 1, 2010 D5057-10 Revision
Oct. 10, 1996 D5057-90R96 Revision
May 1, 2006 D5057-90R06 Reaffirmation
Oct. 10, 1996 D5057-90R01 Reaffirmation