ASTM D1508-23

Standard Test Method for Carbon Black, Pelleted Fines and Attrition

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Method A, Fines—The fines content of carbon black is related to the bulk flowability, dustiness, and, in some instances, the level of dispersion. Due to the many other variables that influence dispersion and handling, the significance of fines content must be determined by the user.  
4.2 Method B, Attrition—By comparing the percent fines and attrition, an indication can be obtained of pellet stability and the amount of fines that may be created by pellet degradation in conveying, handling or transit.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the fines and attrition of pelleted carbon black.  
1.2 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.  
1.3 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-2023
• ICS: 83.040.20 - Rubber compounding ingredients
• Technical Committee: D24 - Carbon Black
• Drafting Committee: D24.51 - Carbon Black Pellet Properties

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: D1508 − 23
Standard Test Method for
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Carbon Black, Pelleted Fines and Attrition
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1508; 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 shaker for 5 min. The pellets, pellet fragments, dust, and
unpelletized black that pass through the sieve are defined as
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the fines
carbon black fines. The fines are expressed in percent.
and attrition of pelleted carbon black.
3.2 Method B, Attrition—The same test sample is shaken for
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
an additional 15 min to determine the amount of pellet
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
degradation or attrition created during this additional shake
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
interval. The attrition is expressed in percent.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. Significance and Use
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4.1 Method A, Fines—The fines content of carbon black is
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the related to the bulk flowability, dustiness, and, in some
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
instances, the level of dispersion. Due to the many other
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical variables that influence dispersion and handling, the signifi-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
cance of fines content must be determined by the user.
4.2 Method B, Attrition—By comparing the percent fines
2. Referenced Documents
and attrition, an indication can be obtained of pellet stability
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
and the amount of fines that may be created by pellet
D1511 Test Method for Carbon Black—Pellet Size Distri-
degradation in conveying, handling or transit.
bution
D1799 Practice for Carbon Black—Sampling Packaged
5. Apparatus
Shipments
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5.1 Mechanical or Vibratory Sieve Shaker.
D1900 Practice for Carbon Black—Sampling Bulk Ship-
ments 5.2 Sieves, six 125-μm (U.S. Standard No. 120) having a
200-mm (8-in.) diameter and 25-mm (1-in.) height, or
D4483 Practice for Evaluating Precision for Test Method
Standards in the Rubber and Carbon Black Manufacturing equivalent, conforming to Specification E11.
Industries
5.3 Sieve Separator Receivers, five required.
D5817 Practice for Carbon Black, Pelleted—Reduction,
5.4 Sieve Cover.
Blending, and Drying of Gross Samples for Testing
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test 5.5 Bottom Receiver Pan.
Sieves
5.6 Riffle Sample Splitter.
5.7 Small Scoop or Large Spoon.
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 Method A, Fines—A sample of carbon black is placed on 5.8 Balance, 0.1-g sensitivity.
a 125-μm sieve and shaken in a mechanical or vibratory sieve
6. Sampling
1 6.1 Samples shall be taken in accordance with Practice
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D24 on Carbon
Black and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D24.51 on Carbon Black D1799 or Practice D1900.
Pellet Properties.
6.2 Practice D5817 shall be used for reduction and blending
Current edition approved May 1, 2023. Published May 2023. Originally
approved in 1957. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D1508 – 12 (2017). of samples.
DOI: 10.1520/D1508-23.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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the ASTM website. purpose. For a description of these refer to Test Method D1511.
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7. Procedure 7.3.3 Empty and clean thoroughly all sieves in preparation
for the next test.
7.1 Method A, Fines and Method B, Attrition:
7.1.1 Stack up to six sets of sieves and receivers with a
8. Calculation
receiver beneath each sieve.
8.1 Calculate the fines content to the nearest 0.1 % as
7.1.2 Weigh 25.0 g portions, being careful to dip approxi-
follows:
mately 25 g of black from the riffle splitter.
F 5 ~WF/S! ×
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Designation: D1508 − 12 (Reapproved 2017) D1508 − 23
Standard Test Method for
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Carbon Black, Pelleted Fines and Attrition
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1508; 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
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the fines and attrition of pelleted carbon black.
1.2 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.
1.3 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1511 Test Method for Carbon Black—Pellet Size Distribution
D1799 Practice for Carbon Black—Sampling Packaged Shipments
D1900 Practice for Carbon Black—Sampling Bulk Shipments
D4483 Practice for Evaluating Precision for Test Method Standards in the Rubber and Carbon Black Manufacturing Industries
D5817 Practice for Carbon Black, Pelleted—Reduction, Blending, and Drying of Gross Samples for Testing
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 Method A, Fines—A sample of carbon black is placed on a 125-μm sieve and shaken in a mechanical or vibratory sieve shaker
for 5 min. The pellets, pellet fragments, dust, and unpelletized black that pass through the sieve are defined as carbon black fines.
The fines are expressed in percent.
3.2 Method B, Attrition—The same test sample is shaken for an additional 15 min to determine the amount of pellet degradation
or attrition created during this additional shake interval. The attrition is expressed in percent.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Method A, Fines—The fines content of carbon black is related to the bulk flowability, dustiness, and, in some instances, the
level of dispersion. Due to the many other variables that influence dispersion and handling, the significance of fines content must
be determined by the user.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D24 on Carbon Black and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D24.51 on Carbon Black Pellet
Properties.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2017May 1, 2023. Published December 2017May 2023. Originally approved in 1957. Last previous edition approved in 20122017 as
D1508 – 12. DOI: 10.1520/D1508-12R17.12 (2017). DOI: 10.1520/D1508-23.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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4.2 Method B, Attrition—By comparing the percent fines and attrition, an indication can be obtained of pellet stability and the
amount of fines that may be created by pellet degradation in conveying, handling or transit.
5. Apparatus
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5.1 Mechanical or Vibratory Sieve Shaker.
5.2 Sieves, six 125-μm (U.S. Standard No. 120) having a 200-mm (8-in.) diameter and 25-mm (1-in.) height, or equivalent,
conforming to Specification E11.
5.3 Sieve Separator Receivers, five required.
5.4 Sieve Cover.
5.5 Bottom Receiver Pan.
5.6 Riffle Sample Splitter.
5.7 Small Scoop or Large Spoon.
5.8 Balance, 0.1-g sensitivity.
6. Sampling
6.1 Samples shall be taken in accordance with Practice D1799 or Practice D1900.
6.2 Practice D5817 shall be used for reduction and blending of samples.
7. Procedure
7.1 Method A, Fines and Method B, Attrition:
7.1.1 Stack up to six sets of sieves and receivers with a receiver beneath each sieve.
7.1.2 Weigh 25.0 g portions, being careful to dip approximately 25 g of black from the riffle splitter.
NOTE 1—It is not good practice to weigh the sample by pouring it directly out of the black container since the fines and sma
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