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ASTM D6579-11(2024)

Current Reaffirmation

Standard Practice for Molecular Weight Averages and Molecular Weight Distribution of Hydrocarbon, Rosin and Terpene Resins by Size-Exclusion Chromatography

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1.1 This practice covers the determination of apparent molecular weight (MW) averages and molecular weight distributions (MWD) for THF-soluble hydrocarbon, rosin and terpene resins by size-exclusion chromatography (SEC). This technique is not absolute; it requires calibration with standards of known molecular weight. This practice is applicable to resins containing molecular-weight components that have elution volumes falling within the elution volume range defined by polystyrene standards.

Note 1: SEC is also known as gel permeation chromatography (GPC).

1.2 SEC systems employ low-volume liquid chromatography components and columns packed with relatively small (generally 3 μm to 20 μm) microporous particles. High-performance liquid chromatography instrumentation and automated data handling systems for data acquisition and processing are also required.

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

1.4 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.

1.5 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 The MW averages and the MWD are important characteristics of a resin. They may be used for a variety of correlations for fundamental studies, processing, or product applications. The MW and MWD values may also be used for production quality control of resins.

5.2 Limitations—Comparison of SEC molecular weight values should be made only if the data were obtained under identical chromatographic conditions.

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number D6579
Publication Date June 1, 2024
Language en - English
Page Count 8
Revision Level 11(2024)
Supercedes
Committee D01.34
Publish Date Document Id Type View
June 1, 2011 D6579-11 Revision
Nov. 1, 2006 D6579-06 Revision
Aug. 10, 2000 D6579-00 Revision
June 1, 2024 D6579-11R24 Reaffirmation
June 1, 2020 D6579-11R20 Reaffirmation
Dec. 1, 2015 D6579-11R15 Reaffirmation