ASTM D3467-04(2014)

Standard Test Method for Carbon Tetrachloride Activity of Activated Carbon

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Activity as measured by this test method is basically a measure of the pore volume of the activated carbon sample. This test method is therefore a means of determining the degree of completion of the activation process, hence a useful means of quality control for gas-phase activated carbons. This activity number does not necessarily provide an absolute or relative measure of the effectiveness of the tested carbon on other adsorbates, or at other conditions of operation.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the activation level of activated carbon. Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) activity is defined herein as the ratio (in percent) of the weight of CCl4 adsorbed by an activated carbon sample to the weight of the sample, when the carbon is saturated with CCl4 under conditions listed in this test method.  
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazards statements are given in Section 7.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2014
• ICS: 71.040.30 - Chemical reagents
• Technical Committee: D28 - Activated Carbon
• Drafting Committee: D28.04 - Gas Phase Evaluation Tests

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D3467-04(2009) - Standard Test Method for Carbon Tetrachloride Activity of Activated Carbon
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2014
• Referred By: ASTM D5160-95(2019) - Standard Guide for Gas-Phase Adsorption Testing of Activated Carbon
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2014
• Referred By: ASTM D5742-16 - Standard Test Method for Determination of Butane Activity of Activated Carbon
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2014

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D3467 − 04 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Test Method for
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Carbon Tetrachloride Activity of Activated Carbon
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3467; 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.
INTRODUCTION
Carbon tetrachloride is classified as a class I ozone depleting substance by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency. Therefore, use of this test method is discouraged.
Instead, the use ofTest Method D5742 is recommended.The correlation obtained between n-butane
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activity values and carbon tetrachloride activity values is contained in that test method.
1. Scope E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the acti-
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
vation level of activated carbon. Carbon tetrachloride (CCl )
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activity is defined herein as the ratio (in percent) of the weight
3. Terminology
of CCl adsorbed by an activated carbon sample to the weight
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3.1 Definitions—Terms relating to this test method are
of the sample, when the carbon is saturated with CCl under
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defined in Terminology D2652.
conditions listed in this test method.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as 4. Summary of Test Method
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
4.1 Activity is determined by flowing CCl -laden air
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standard.
through a sample of carbon of known weight, under specified
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
conditions,untilthereisnofurtherincreaseintheweightofthe
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
sample, then determining the weight of the CCl adsorbed.The
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responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
apparatus required for the test consists essentially of means to
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
control the supply air pressure, to remove oil and water in both
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazards
liquid and vapor states from the supply air, to produce the
statements are given in Section 7.
specified concentration of CCl in the air flowed through the
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carbon sample, and to control the flow rate of the gas (air +
2. Referenced Documents
CCl ) mixture through the sample.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
5. Significance and Use
D2652 Terminology Relating to Activated Carbon
D2854 Test Method for Apparent Density of Activated
5.1 Activity as measured by this test method is basically a
Carbon
measure of the pore volume of the activated carbon sample.
D2867 Test Methods for Moisture in Activated Carbon
Thistestmethodisthereforeameansofdeterminingthedegree
D5742 Test Method for Determination of ButaneActivity of
of completion of the activation process, hence a useful means
Activated Carbon
of quality control for gas-phase activated carbons.This activity
number does not necessarily provide an absolute or relative
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D28 on
measure of the effectiveness of the tested carbon on other
Activated Carbon and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D28.04 on Gas
adsorbates, or at other conditions of operation.
Phase Evaluation Tests.
Current edition approved July 1, 2014. Published September 2014. Originally
6. Apparatus and Materials
approved in 1976. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D3467 – 04 (2009).
DOI: 10.1520/D3467-04R14.
6.1 Carbon Tetrachloride, reagent grade.
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Supporting data have been filed at ASTM International Headquarters and may
6.2 Supply of Clean, Dry, Oil-Free Air—The air must be
beobtainedbyrequestingResearchReportRR:D28-1000.ContactASTMCustomer
Service at [e-mail].
passed through a HEPA filter and a bed of activated carbon
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containing at least 500 mL of carbon per 1670 mL/min of air
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
flow. Relative humidity of the air must be less than 5 % at
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 25°C.
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6.3 Balance, capable of weighing to within 610 mg. the United States Environmental Protection Agency, also
available in the Federal Register.
6.4 Pressure Regulator.
6.5 CCl Gas-Generating Device, capable of maintaining a
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8. Sampling
CCl concentration of 250 6 10 m
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Designation: D3467 − 04 (Reapproved 2009) D3467 − 04 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Test Method for
1
Carbon Tetrachloride Activity of Activated Carbon
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3467; 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.
INTRODUCTION
Carbon tetrachloride is classified as a class I ozone depleting substance by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency. Therefore, use of this test method is discouraged.
Instead, the use of Test Method D5742 is recommended. The correlation obtained between n-butane
2
activity values and carbon tetrachloride activity values is contained in that test method.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the activation level of activated carbon. Carbon tetrachloride (CCl ) activity
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is defined herein as the ratio (in percent) of the weight of CCl adsorbed by an activated carbon sample to the weight of the sample,
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when the carbon is saturated with CCl under conditions listed in this test method.
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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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. Specific hazards statements are given in Section 7.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D2652 Terminology Relating to Activated Carbon
D2854 Test Method for Apparent Density of Activated Carbon
D2867 Test Methods for Moisture in Activated Carbon
D5742 Test Method for Determination of Butane Activity of Activated Carbon
E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Terms relating to this test method are defined in Terminology D2652.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Activity is determined by flowing CCl -laden air through a sample of carbon of known weight, under specified conditions,
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until there is no further increase in the weight of the sample, then determining the weight of the CCl adsorbed. The apparatus
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required for the test consists essentially of means to control the supply air pressure, to remove oil and water in both liquid and vapor
states from the supply air, to produce the specified concentration of CCl in the air flowed through the carbon sample, and to control
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the flow rate of the gas (air + CCl ) mixture through the sample.
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5. Significance and Use
5.1 Activity as measured by this test method is basically a measure of the pore volume of the activated carbon sample. This test
method is therefore a means of determining the degree of completion of the activation process, hence a useful means of quality
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D28 on Activated Carbon and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D28.04 on Gas Phase
Evaluation Tests.
Current edition approved April 1, 2009July 1, 2014. Published May 2009September 2014. Originally approved in 1976. Last previous edition approved in 20042009 as
D3467 – 04.D3467 – 04 (2009). DOI: 10.1520/D3467-04R09.10.1520/D3467-04R14.
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The data for this correlation is available from ASTM International Headquarters. Request RR: D28–1000.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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control for gas-phase activated carbons. This activity number does not necessarily provide an absolute or relative measure of the
effectiveness of the tested carbon on other adsorbates, or at other conditions of operation.
6. Apparatus and Materials
6.1 Carbon Tetrachloride, reagent grade.
6.2 Supply of Clean, Dry, Oil-Free Air—The air must be passed through a HEPA filter and a bed of activated carbon containing
at least 500 mL of carbon per 1670 mL/min of air flow. Relative hu
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