ASTM D2962-97(2002)

Standard Test Method for Calculating Volume-Temperature Correction For Coal-Tar Pitches

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers calculation of the amount of expansion or contraction of a volume of liquid coal-tar pitch due to a change of temperature.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Jul-1997
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• Technical Committee: D02 - Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D2962-97 - Standard Test Method for Calculating Volume-Temperature Correction For Coal-Tar Pitches
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-1997
• Replaced By: ASTM D2962-97(2007) - Standard Test Method for Calculating Volume-Temperature Correction For Coal-Tar Pitches
• Effective Date: 01-May-2007
• Referred By: ASTM D4892-14(2019)e1 - Standard Test Method for Density of Solid Pitch (Helium Pycnometer Method)
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-1997

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation:D2962–97 (Reapproved 2002)
Standard Test Method for
Calculating Volume-Temperature Correction For Coal-Tar
Pitches
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2962; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
TABLE 1 Expansion Coefficient Versus Relative Density
1. Scope
Expansion Coefficient
Relative Density at
1.1 This test method covers calculation of the amount of
60/60°F (15.6/15.6°C)
per °F per °C
expansion or contraction of a volume of liquid coal-tar pitch
−6 −6
due to a change of temperature.
1.160 3453 10 6203 10
1.170 340 610
1.180 330 600
2. Referenced Documents
1.190 325 590
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.200 320 580
1.210 315 570
D70 Test Method for Specific Gravity and Density of
1.220 310 565
Semi-Solid Bituminous Materials (Pycnometer Method)
1.230 305 555
D71 Test Method for Relative Density of Solid Pitch and 1.240 300 545
1.250 295 535
Asphalt (Displacement Method)
1.260 290 525
1.270 285 520
3. Summary of Test Method
1.280 280 510
1.290 275 500
3.1 Different pitches expand or contract at different rates
1.300 270 490
which vary in relation to the relative density of the material.
1.310 265 480
The corresponding values are listed in Table 1.
1.320 260 470
1.330 255 460
1.340 250 450
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Coal tar pitch is shipped or stored, or both, at various
temperatures, consequently a means is required to correct
volume to a specified temperature.
5.5 If the temperature of the material as measured is above
the standard temperature, divide the measured volume by
5. Procedure
factor A (5.4). If the temperature of the material as measured is
5.1 Determine the relative density of the pitch at 60/60°F
below the standard temperature, multiply the measured volume
(15.6/15.6°C) in accordance with Test Methods D70 or D71,
by factor A (5.4).
whichever is most suitable.
5.6 Example—Atank of pitch contains 95,000 gal at 350°F
5.2 Find the coefficient of expansion per degree Celsius or
(177°C). Calculate the volume at 60°F (15.6°C) as follows:
Fahrenheit for the particular material from Table 1.
The relative density 60/60°F (15.6/15
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