ASTM D4-86(2018)

Standard Test Method for Bitumen Content

ABSTRACT
This test method covers the determination of bitumen content in materials containing at least 25 % bitumen. The sample shall be representative, and if it contains more than 2 % of water it shall be dehydrated. The procedures for the determination of bitumen content in materials are presented in details.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of bitumen content in materials containing at least 25 % bitumen. Bitumen content may usually be expeditiously and accurately determined by Procedure No. 1, Section 7. However, some bituminous materials containing finely divided mineral matter may clog the filter or the mineral residue may not be easily retained, in which cases Procedure No. 2, Section 8, shall be followed.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
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 and regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary information, see Section 4.  
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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2018
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• Technical Committee: D08 - Roofing and Waterproofing
• Drafting Committee: D08.03 - Surfacing and Bituminous Materials for Membrane Waterproofing and Built-up Roofing

Relations

• Referred By: ASTM D5643/D5643M-06(2018) - Standard Specification for Coal Tar Roof Cement, Asbestos Free
• Effective Date: 01-May-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D450/D450M-07(2018) - Standard Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 01-May-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D2042-22 - Standard Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in Trichloroethylene or Toluene
• Effective Date: 01-May-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D7553-15(2021) - Standard Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in N-Propyl Bromide
• Effective Date: 01-May-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D6511/D6511M-18 - Standard Test Methods for Solvent Bearing Bituminous Compounds
• Effective Date: 01-May-2018
• Referred By: ASTM C990M-09(2019) - Standard Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe, Manholes, and Precast Box Sections Using Preformed Flexible Joint Sealants (Metric)
• Effective Date: 01-May-2018
• Referred By: ASTM C990-09(2019) - Standard Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe, Manholes, and Precast Box Sections Using Preformed Flexible Joint Sealants
• Effective Date: 01-May-2018

Standards Content (Sample)

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.
Designation: D4 − 86 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Test Method for
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Bitumen Content
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
Although this test method was withdrawn by the Society in June 1966 at the request of Committee D04, the Committee on
Standards has approved its reinstatement under the jurisdiction of Committee D08 on the basis that Procedure No. 2 still applies to
their interest. Procedure No. 1 has been replaced by Method D 2042, Test for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in Trichloroethylene.
1. Scope ASTM Test Methods
1.1 This test method covers the determination of bitumen
3. Apparatus, Reagents, and Materials
content in materials containing at least 25 % bitumen. Bitumen
3.1 Filtering Crucible, porcelain, high-form, 25- to 40-mL
content may usually be expeditiously and accurately deter-
capacity, with fine-porosity bottom, 7-µm maximum porosity.
mined by Procedure No. 1, Section 7. However, some bitumi-
nous materials containing finely divided mineral matter may
NOTE 1—Selas grade 01, size FC 30 or FC 40, or equivalent.Available
clog the filter or the mineral residue may not be easily retained,
from various laboratory supply houses.
in which cases Procedure No. 2, Section 8, shall be followed.
3.2 Celite Analytical Filter Aid (CAFA), dried to constant
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as mass at 105°C and stored in a tightly stoppered container.
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
NOTE 2—Use Celite 211 or Celite 505.
standard.
3.3 Beakers—One 30-mLbeaker, Griffin low-form, and one
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
150-mL beaker, Griffin low-form.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.4 Carbon Disulfide, cp.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
NOTE 3—For filled asphaltic materials, trichloroethylene may be
mine the applicability and regulatory limitations prior to use. directly substituted for carbon disulfide if desired. However, carbon
disulfide shall be used in referee testing.
For specific precautionary information, see Section 4.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.5 Filtering Flask, with crucible adapter.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.6 Drying Oven.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.7 Bunsen Burner or Muffle Furnace.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.8 Suction Pump.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.9 Analytical Balance.
2. Referenced Documents
3.10 Desiccator.
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2.1 ASTM Standards: 3.11 Evaporating Dish.
D370/D370M Practice for Dehydration of Oil-Type Preser-
3.12 Watch Glasses.
vatives
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
4. Safety Precautions
4.1 Carbondisulfideisextremelyflammable.Thevaporwill
1 oftenignitespontaneouslyoncontactwithahotsurfacesuchas
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D08 on Roofing
and Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.03 on
a hot plate, oven, or radiator. When using this solvent, be sure
Surfacing and Bituminous Materials for Membrane Waterproofing and Built-up
that the filtration is conducted under a hood and well away
Roofing.
fromflameorothersourcesofheat.Beforeplacingcruciblesor
Current edition approved May 1, 2018. Published June 2018. Originally
other containers in the oven, all traces of carbon disulfide
approved in 1911. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D4 – 86 (2010). DOI:
10.1520/D0004-86R18.
should be removed (as indicated by the disappearance of all
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odor). Otherwise, the vapors will ignite. Carbon disulfide is
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
also very irritating to the skin and direct contact should be
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. avoided.
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