ASTM D6933-13

Standard Test Method for Oversized Particles in Emulsified Asphalts (Sieve Test)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 The retention of an excessive amount of particles on the sieve indicates that problems may occur in handling and application of the material. Particles of asphalt retained on the sieve often are caused by agglomeration of the dispersed phase. Storage, pumping, handling, and temperature can all contribute to the formation of particles. Contamination from the tank, transport, or hose are other factors affecting particle formation.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the degree to which an emulsified asphalt may contain particles of asphalt or other discreet solids retained on a 850-μm mesh sieve.  
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 test method 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2013
• ICS: 93.080.20 - Road construction materials
• Technical Committee: D04 - Road and Paving Materials
• Drafting Committee: D04.42 - Emulsified Asphalt Test

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D6933 −13
Standard Test Method for
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Oversized Particles in Emulsified Asphalts (Sieve Test)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6933; 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 4.2 All emulsified asphalts with viscosity testing require-
ments of 50°C shall be heated to 50 6 3°C in the original
1.1 This test method covers the degree to which an emulsi-
sample container in a water bath or oven. The container should
fied asphalt may contain particles of asphalt or other discreet
be vented to relieve pressure. After the sample reaches 50 6
solids retained on a 850-µm mesh sieve.
3°C, stir the sample to achieve homogeneity.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
4.3 Emulsified asphalts with viscosity testing requirements
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
of 25°C should be mixed or stirred at 25 6 3°C in the original
standard.
sample container to achieve homogeneity.
1.3 This test method does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the NOTE 1—Emulsified asphalts with viscosity testing requirements of
25°C may be heated and stirred as specified in 4.2, if necessary. In the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
event the 4.2 method is used, the sample should be cooled to 25 6 3°C
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
before testing.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5. Apparatus and Reagents
2. Referenced Documents
2 5.1 Sieve—A sieve having a nominal 76-mm frame con-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
forming to Specification E11, and having a 850-µm wire sieve
D7496 Test Method for Viscosity of Emulsified Asphalt by
cloth.
Saybolt Furol Viscometer
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
5.2 Pan—A tin box cover or shallow metal pan of appro-
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
priate size to fit over the bottom of the standard sieve.
Sieves
5.3 Thermometric device—ASTM 17C for tests at 25ºC and
ASTM 19C for tests at 50ºC, conforming to the requirements
3. Significance and Use
of Specification E1, or any other thermometric device of equal
3.1 The retention of an excessive amount of particles on the
accuracy.
sieve indicates that problems may occur in handling and
5.4 Nonionic Surfactant Solution (1 %)—1 g of nonionic
application of the material. Particles of asphalt retained on the
surfactant (ethoxylated nonylphenol is recommended) dis-
sieveoftenarecausedbyagglomerationofthedispersedphase.
solved in distilled water and diluted to 100 mL.
Storage, pumping, handling, and temperature can all contribute
to the formation of particles. Contamination from the tank,
5.5 Distilled or Deionized Water
transport, or hose are other factors affecting particle formation.
5.6 Balances—capable of weighing 2000 g to within 61g,
and 500 g to within 60.1 g.
4. Sample Conditioning for Testing
5.7 Oven—Capable of maintaining temperature of 110 6
4.1 All emulsified asphalts shall be properly stirred to
5°C.
achieve homogeneity before testing.
5.8 Desiccator.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
6. Hazards
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.42 on
Emulsified Asphalt Test.
6.1 WARNING: Mercury has been designated by the
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2013.PublishedJuly2013.Originallyapproved
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and
in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D6933 – 08. DOI: 10.1520/
D6933-13.
many state agencies as a hazardous material that can cause
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central nervous system, kidney and liver damage. Mercury, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
its vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. materials. Caution should be taken when handling mercury and
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mercury containing products. See the applicable product Ma- Oversized Particles, % 5 B 2 A / C 2 D ·100 (1)
@~ ! ~ !#
terial Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for details and EPA’s
where:
website—www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm—for additional in-
A = mass of sieve and pan, g,
formation. Users should be aware that selling mercury, mer-
B = mass of sieve, pan, and residue,
cury cont
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Designation: D6933 − 08 D6933 − 13
Standard Test Method for
1
Oversized Particles in Emulsified Asphalts (Sieve Test)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6933; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the degree to which an emulsified asphalt may contain particles of asphalt or other discreet solids
retained on a 850-μm mesh sieve.
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 test method 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D244D7496 Test Methods and Practices for Emulsified AsphaltsMethod for Viscosity of Emulsified Asphalt by Saybolt Furol
Viscometer
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
3. Significance and Use
3.1 The retention of an excessive amount of particles on the sieve indicates that problems may occur in handling and application
of the material. Particles of asphalt retained on the sieve often are caused by agglomeration of the dispersed phase. Storage,
pumping, handling, and temperature can all contribute to the formation of particles. Contamination from the tank, transport, or hose
are other factors affecting particle formation.
4. Sample Conditioning for Testing
4.1 All emulsified asphalts shall be properly stirred to achieve homogeneity before testing.
4.2 All emulsified asphalts with viscosity testing requirements of 50°C shall be heated to 50 6 3°C in the original sample
container in a water bath or oven. The container should be vented to relieve pressure. After the sample reaches 50 6 3°C, stir the
sample to achieve homogeneity.
4.3 Emulsified asphalts with viscosity testing requirements of 25°C should be mixed or stirred at 25 6 3°C in the original
sample container to achieve homogeneity.
NOTE 1—Emulsified asphalts with viscosity testing requirements of 25°C may be heated and stirred as specified in 4.2, if necessary. In the event the
4.2 method is used, the sample should be cooled to 25 6 3°C before testing.
5. Apparatus and Reagents
5.1 Sieve—A sieve having a nominal 76-mm frame conforming to Specification E11, and having a 850-μm wire sieve cloth.
5.2 Pan—A tin box cover or shallow metal pan of appropriate size to fit over the bottom of the standard sieve.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.42 on Emulsified
Asphalt TestsTest.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2008June 1, 2013. Published January 2008 July 2013. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 20042008 as
D6933 – 04.D6933 – 08. DOI: 10.1520/D6933-08.10.1520/D6933-13.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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5.3 Thermometric device—ASTM 17C for tests at 25ºC and ASTM 19C for tests at 50ºC, conforming to the requirements of
Specification E1, or any other thermometric device of equal accuracy.
5.4 Nonionic Surfactant Solution (1 %)—1 g of nonionic surfactant (ethoxylated nonylphenol is recommended) dissolved in
distilled water and diluted to 100 mL.
5.5 Distilled or Deionized Water
5.6 Balances—capable of weighing 2000 g to within 61 g, and 500 g to within 60.1 g.
5.7 Oven—Capable of maintaining temperature of 110 6 5°C.
5.8 Desiccator.
6. Hazards
6.1 WARNING: Mercury has been designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and many state
agencies as a hazardous material that can cause central nervous system, kidney and liver damage. Mercury, o
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