ASTM B417-18

Standard Test Method for Apparent Density of Non-Free-Flowing Metal Powders Using the Carney Funnel

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method provides a guide for evaluation of an important physical characteristic of a powder known as the apparent density. The measured apparent density bears a relationship to the mass of powder that will fill a fixed volume die cavity. The degree of correlation between the results of this test and the performance of powders during use may vary with each particular application. Note, however, that the presence of moisture, oils, stearic acid, stearates, waxes, and the temperature of the powder mass may alter the physical characteristics of the powder.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for determining the apparent density of non-free-flowing metal powders. It is designed for those metal powders that do not freely flow through the Hall flowmeter funnel.  
1.2 With the exception of the values for density and the mass used to determine density, for which the use of the gram per cubic centimeter (g/cm3) and gram (g) units is the long-standing industry practice, the values in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only, and are not considered 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 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: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2018
• ICS: 77.160 - Powder metallurgy
• Technical Committee: B09 - Metal Powders and Metal Powder Products
• Drafting Committee: B09.02 - Base Metal Powders

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Designation: B417 − 18
Standard Test Method for
Apparent Density of Non-Free-Flowing Metal Powders Using
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the Carney Funnel
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B417; 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* 3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Terms in Terminology B243 are applicable
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for determining the
to this test method.
apparent density of non-free-flowing metal powders. It is
designed for those metal powders that do not freely flow
4. Summary of Test Method
through the Hall flowmeter funnel.
4.1 Avolumeofpowderispermittedtoflowintoacontainer
1.2 With the exception of the values for density and the
of definite volume under controlled conditions. The mass of
mass used to determine density, for which the use of the gram
powder per unit volume is determined and reported as apparent
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per cubic centimeter (g/cm ) and gram (g) units is the long-
density, Carney (AD ).
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standingindustrypractice,thevaluesininch-poundunitsareto
5. Significance and Use
be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for
5.1 This test method provides a guide for evaluation of an
information only, and are not considered standard.
important physical characteristic of a powder known as the
apparent density. The measured apparent density bears a
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
relationship to the mass of powder that will fill a fixed volume
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
die cavity.The degree of correlation between the results of this
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
test and the performance of powders during use may vary with
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
each particular application. Note, however, that the presence of
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
moisture, oils, stearic acid, stearates, waxes, and the tempera-
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
ture of the powder mass may alter the physical characteristics
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
of the powder.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
6. Apparatus
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
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6.1 Powder Flowmeter —A Carney Flowmeter (Fig. 1).
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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6.2 Density Cup —Acylindrical brass cup (Fig. 2) having a
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capacity of 25 cm .The actual cup volume shall be determined
2. Referenced Documents
according toTest Method B873. If the measured volume of the
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2.1 ASTM Standards: 3
cup is outside the tolerance in Fig. 2 (25 6 0.03 cm ) the cup
B215 Practices for Sampling Metal Powders
shall not be used.
B243 Terminology of Powder Metallurgy
6.3 Stand—A stand (Fig. 1) to support the powder funnel
B873 Test Method for Measuring Volume of Apparent Den-
concentric with the density cup so that the bottom of the
sity Cup Used in Test Methods B212, B329, and B417
powder funnel is approximately 25 mm (1 in.) above the top of
the density cup when the apparatus is assembled as shown in
Fig. 1.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B09 on Metal
6.4 Workbench—A level, vibration-free table or workbench
Powders and Metal Powder Productsand is the direct responsibility of Subcommit-
tee B09.02 on Base Metal Powders.
to support the powder flowmeter stand.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2018. Published November 2018. Originally
approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as B417 – 13. DOI:
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10.1520/B0417-18. The sole source of supply of the flowmeter funnel, density cup, and stand
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*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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FIG. 1 Carney Flowmeter Funnel and Sta
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Designation: B417 − 13 B417 − 18
Standard Test Method for
Apparent Density of Non-Free-Flowing Metal Powders Using
1
the Carney Funnel
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B417; 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 a procedure for determining the apparent density of non-free-flowing metal powders. It is designed
for those metal powders that do not freely flow through the Hall flowmeter funnel.
1.2 With the exception of the values for density and the mass used to determine density, for which the use of the gram per cubic
3
centimeter (g/cm ) and gram (g) units is the longstandinglong-standing industry practice, the values in inch-pound units are to be
regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information
only, and are not considered 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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:
B215 Practices for Sampling Metal Powders
B243 Terminology of Powder Metallurgy
B873 Test Method for Measuring Volume of Apparent Density Cup Used in Test Methods B212, B329, and B417
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Terms in Terminology B243 are applicable to this test method.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 A volume of powder is permitted to flow into a container of definite volume under controlled conditions. The mass of
powder per unit volume is determined and reported as apparent density, Carney (AD ).
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5. Significance and Use
5.1 This test method provides a guide for evaluation of an important physical characteristic of a powder known as the apparent
density. The measured apparent density bears a relationship to the mass of powder that will fill a fixed volume die cavity. The
degree of correlation between the results of this test and the performance of powders during use may vary with each particular
application. Note, however, that the presence of moisture, oils, stearic acid, stearates, waxes, and the temperature of the powder
mass may alter the physical characteristics of the powder.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B09 on Metal Powders and Metal Powder Productsand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B09.02
on Base Metal Powders.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2013Oct. 1, 2018. Published September 2013November 2018. Originally approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved in 20112013
as B417 – 11.B417 – 13. DOI: 10.1520/B0417-13. 10.1520/B0417-18.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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6. Apparatus
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6.1 Powder Flowmeter —A Carney Flowmeter (Fig. 1).
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6.2 Density Cup —A cylindrical brass cup (Fig. 2) having a capacity of 25 cm25 cm . The actual cup volume shall be
determined according to Test Method B873. If the measured volume of the cup is outside the tolerance in Fig. 2 (25 6 0.03
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cm0.03 cm ) the cup shall not be used.
6.3 Stand—A stand (Fig. 1) to support the powder funnel concentric with the density cup so that the bottom of the powder funnel
is approximately 25 mm (1 in.) above the top of the density cup when the apparatus is assembled as shown in Fig. 1.
6.4 Workbench—A level, vibration-free table or workbench to support the powder flowmeter stand.
6.5 Balance, readable to 0.001
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