ASTM C559-90(2005)
(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 mm 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 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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An American National Standard
Designation:C559–90(Reapproved 2005)
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 5. Preparation of Test Specimens
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the bulk 5.1 Machine test specimens from the manufactured article
density of manufactured articles of carbon and graphite of at in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped or a right circular
least 500 mm volume. The bulk density is calculated to an cylinder. The minimum mass of the specimen shall be 2000
accuracy of 0.25 %, using measurements of mass and dimen- timesthesensitivityofthebalanceusedtoweighthespecimen,
sions in air at 25 6 5°C. andthevolumeofthespecimenshallnotbelessthan500mm .
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the Theminimumdimensionofthespecimenshallbethelargerof:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 5.1.1 Ten times the length of the largest visible particle, and
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- 5.1.2 2000 times the resolution of the device used for
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- measuring the dimension.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. 5.2 Duringthemachiningoperation,usenolubricanthaving
a boiling point above 100°C. All corners, edges, and faces of
2. Referenced Documents
the specimen should be free of chips or gouges. Ensure that the
2.1 ASTM Standards: specimen is free of any residue from the machining operation.
IEEE/ASTM SI-10 Standard for Use of the International
Dry the specimen for a minimum of2hat110°C, and then
System of Units (SI) (the Modern Metric System) 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
3. Terminology
weighing.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
6. Procedure
3.1.1 bulk density —the mass of a unit volume of material
including both permeable and impermeable voids.
6.1 Weigh the specimen to an accuracy of 0.05 % using a
balance or scale. During the weighing operation, handle the
4. Significance and Use
specimen with soft-tipped tongs.
4.1 Bulkdensityasdeterminedbythistestmethodisabasic
6.2 Measure each dimension of the test specimen to an
material property of importance in manufacturing and applica-
accuracy of 0.05 %.
tion of carbon and graphite.
6.2.1 If the specimen is a rectangular parallelepiped, make
4.2 This test method can be used for quality and process
four measurements of the length (longest dimension). Take
control, material characterization and description, and other
each measurement along the center of each of the four long
purposes.
faces of the specimen. Measure the width and thickness at each
end and at two intermediate points along the length of the
specimen. Determine the mean of each dimension.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
6.2.2 Ifthespecimenisarightcircularcylinder,measurethe
Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D02.F0 on Manufactured Carbon and Graphite Products. length at four points, 90° apart on the periphery of the circular
Current edition approved June 1, 2005. Published August 2005. Originally
end faces. Make two sets of diameter measurements. Each set
approved in 1968. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as C559–90(2000). DOI:
shall consist of four measurements, one at each end and two at
10.1520/C0559-90R05.
intermediate points along an axial line. These sets shall lie at
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
90° to each other. Determine the mean length and the mean of
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
each of the two sets of diameter measurements.
the ASTM website.
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C559–90 (2005)
7. Calculation standards before and after any series of density determinations,
plus a program of regular calibration of standards.
7.1
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