ASTM C559-90(2010)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Bulk Density by Physical Measurements of Manufactured Carbon and Graphite Articles
Standard Test Method for Bulk Density by Physical Measurements of Manufactured Carbon and Graphite Articles
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Bulk density as determined by this test method is a basic material property of importance in manufacturing and application of carbon and graphite.
This test method can be used for quality and process control, material characterization and description, and other purposes.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the bulk density of manufactured articles of carbon and graphite of at least 500 mm3 volume. The bulk density is calculated to an accuracy of 0.25 %, using measurements of mass and dimensions in air at 25 ± 5°C.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: C559 − 90 (Reapproved2010) An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
Bulk Density by Physical Measurements of Manufactured
Carbon and Graphite Articles
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C559; 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 cylinder. The minimum mass of the specimen shall be 2000
timesthesensitivityofthebalanceusedtoweighthespecimen,
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the bulk
andthevolumeofthespecimenshallnotbelessthan500mm .
density of manufactured articles of carbon and graphite of at
3 Theminimumdimensionofthespecimenshallbethelargerof:
least 500 mm volume. The bulk density is calculated to an
5.1.1 Ten times the length of the largest visible particle, and
accuracy of 0.25 %, using measurements of mass and dimen-
5.1.2 2000 times the resolution of the device used for
sions in air at 25 6 5°C.
measuring the dimension.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 5.2 Duringthemachiningoperation,usenolubricanthaving
a boiling point above 100°C. All corners, edges, and faces of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- the specimen should be free of chips or gouges. Ensure that the
specimen is free of any residue from the machining operation.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Dry the specimen for a minimum of2hat110°C, and then
2. Referenced Documents
allow it to cool to 25 6 5°C in a desiccator.The specimen shall
not be removed from the desiccator until immediately prior to
2.1 ASTM Standards:
IEEE/ASTM SI-10 Standard for Use of the International weighing.
System of Units (SI) (the Modern Metric System)
6. Procedure
3. Terminology
6.1 Weigh the specimen to an accuracy of 0.05 % using a
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
balance or scale. During the weighing operation, handle the
3.1.1 bulk density —the mass of a unit volume of material
specimen with soft-tipped tongs.
including both permeable and impermeable voids.
6.2 Measure each dimension of the test specimen to an
4. Significance and Use
accuracy of 0.05 %.
4.1 Bulk density as determined by this test method is a basic 6.2.1 If the specimen is a rectangular parallelepiped, make
material property of importance in manufacturing and applica- four measurements of the length (longest dimension). Take
tion of carbon and graphite. each measurement along the center of each of the four long
faces of the specimen. Measure the width and thickness at each
4.2 This test method can be used for quality and process
end and at two intermediate points along the length of the
control, material characterization and description, and other
specimen. Determine the mean of each dimension.
purposes.
6.2.2 Ifthespecimenisarightcircularcylinder,measurethe
5. Preparation of Test Specimens
length at four points, 90° apart on the periphery of the circular
end faces. Make two sets of diameter measurements. Each set
5.1 Machine test specimens from the manufactured article
shall consist of four measurements, one at each end and two at
in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped or a right circular
intermediate points along an axial line. These sets shall lie at
90° to each other. Determine the mean length and the mean of
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
each of the two sets of diameter measurements.
Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D02.F0 on Manufactured Carbon and Graphite Products.
Current edition approved May 1, 2010. Published May 2010. Originally
7. Calculation
approved in 1968. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as C559–90 (2005). DOI:
10.1520/C0559-90R10.
7.1 Convert the mass to milligrams and the dimensions to
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
millimetres, or convert the mass to megagrams and the
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
dimensions to metres. Conversion factors are available in
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. IEEE/ASTM SI-10.
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