ASTM E1183-87(2004)

Standard Test Method for Air Drying RDF-5 for Further Analysis (Withdrawn 2009)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Air drying is performed on a gross sample if it cannot be handled without loss of moisture. A laboratory sample is air dried in order to yield a RDF-5 sample with moisture content near to equilibrium with the atmosphere. Such equilibrium is necessary to ensure uniform conditions throughout subsequent analysis of the RDF-5 laboratory sample for density, size distribution, hydrophilia, breakage, and similar tests. The test is not applicable if the sample is to be tested for total moisture.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the process of air drying a gross or laboratory sample of RDF-5. The air dry loss is determined by air drying on a drying floor.
1.2 The values given in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see Section .
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covers the process of air drying a gross or laboratory sample of RDF-5. The air dry loss is determined by air drying on a drying floor.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D34 on Waste Management, this test method was withdrawn without replacement in September 2009 because there are no known users.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 27-Aug-1987
• Withdrawal Date: 31-Aug-2009
• Technical Committee: D34 - Waste Management
• Drafting Committee: D34.03 - Treatment, Recovery and Reuse

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E1183-87(1996) - Standard Test Method for Air Drying RDF-5 for Further Analysis
• Effective Date: 28-Aug-1987

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:E1183–87(Reapproved2004)
Standard Test Method for
Air Drying RDF-5 for Further Analysis
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1183; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 4.3 Balance or Scale, a device capable of weighing the
sample and container with a sensitivity of 0.1 g in 1000 g
1.1 This test method covers the process of air drying a gross
(0.0002 lb in 2.2 lb.)
or laboratory sample of RDF-5. The air dry loss is determined
4.4 GlassStirringRod, a clean, smooth glass rod used to stir
by air drying on a drying floor.
the sample to facilitate drying.
1.2 The values given in SI units are to be regarded as the
4.5 Shovel, used to stir the sample to facilitate drying.
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5. Precautions
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1 All operations shall be done rapidly and in as few
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
operations as possible because moisture loss depends on
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
several factors other than total moisture content, such as
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific
atmospheric temperature and humidity.
precautionary statements, see Section 5.
5.2 At all times RDF-5 samples should be protected from
2. Terminology moisture change due to exposure to rain, snow, wind, and sun
or contact with absorbant materials.
2.1 RDF-5—solid fuel derived from municipal solid waste
5.3 Samples should be transported to the laboratory and
in which the processed combustible fraction is densified
analyzed as soon as possible. If any sample handling step
(compressed) into the form of pellets, cubettes or briquettes.
involves an extended time period, the sample and container
3. Significance and Use should be weighed before and after the process to determine
any weight gain or loss. This weight gain or loss shall be
3.1 Air drying is performed on a gross sample if it cannot be
included in the calculation of moisture content.
handled without loss of moisture. A laboratory sample is air
dried in order to yield a RDF-5 sample with moisture content
6. Procedure
near to equilibrium with the atmosphere. Such equilibrium is
6.1 Weigh the sample to the nearest 0.5 g (0.001 lb). Spread
necessary to ensure uniform conditions throughout subsequent
the sample on the drying
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