ASTM D3289-17

Standard Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid and Solid Asphalt Materials (Nickel Crucible Method)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Values of density are used for converting volumes to units of mass, and for correcting measured volumes from the temperature of measurement to a standard temperature using Practice D4311.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the density of semi-solid and solid asphalt materials by weighing in air and in water.
Note 1: An alternate method for determining the density of semi-solid and solid asphalt materials is Test Method D70. For materials which are too fluid for use of this method, use Test Method D3142.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.3 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 or its vapor may be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution should be taken when handling mercury and mercury-containing products. See the applicable product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for details and EPA’s website—www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm—for additional information. Users should be aware that selling mercury, mercury containing products, or both, in your state may be prohibited by state law.  
1.4 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Mar-2017
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• ICS: 93.080.20 - Road construction materials
• Technical Committee: D04 - Road and Paving Materials
• Drafting Committee: D04.47 - Miscellaneous Asphalt Tests

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D3289 − 17
Standard Test Method for
Density of Semi-Solid and Solid Asphalt Materials (Nickel
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Crucible Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3289; 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 D70 Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid Bituminous
Materials (Pycnometer Method)
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the density
D140 Practice for Sampling Bituminous Materials
ofsemi-solidandsolidasphaltmaterialsbyweighinginairand
D3142 Test Method for Specific Gravity, API Gravity, or
in water.
Density of Cutback Asphalts by Hydrometer Method
NOTE 1—An alternate method for determining the density of semi-solid
D4311 Practice for Determining Asphalt Volume Correction
and solid asphalt materials is Test Method D70. For materials which are
to a Base Temperature
too fluid for use of this method, use Test Method D3142.
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
2.2 Other
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics
standard.
3. Terminology
1.3 Warning— Mercury has been designated by the United
States Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA) and many state
3.1 density—the mass per unit volume of a material.
agencies as a hazardous material that can cause central nervous
3.2 relativedensity—the ratio of the mass of a given volume
system, kidney, and liver damage. Mercury or its vapor may be
of a material to the mass of the same volume of water at the
hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution should
same temperature (Note 2).
be taken when handling mercury and mercury-containing
NOTE 2—Relative density is also called specific gravity.
products. See the applicable product Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
for details and EPA’s website—www.epa.gov/mercury/
4. Summary of Test Method
faq.htm—for additional information. Users should be aware
4.1 Thesampleisplacedinanickelcrucibleandweighedin
that selling mercury, mercury-containing products, or both, in
air, and then in water at the test temperature. The density is
your state may be prohibited by state law.
calculated from the mass of the sample and its apparent mass
1.4 This standard does not purport to address the safety
when weighed in water.
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
5. Significance and Use
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
5.1 Values of density are used for converting volumes to
limitations prior to use.
units of mass, and for correcting measured volumes from the
temperature of measurement to a standard temperature using
2. Referenced Documents
Practice D4311.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
6. Apparatus
for Test Methods for Construction Materials
6.1 Crucible, nickel, high-form, approx. 30-mL capacity,
approx. 43 mm in height by approx. 41 mm in diameter.
6.2 Bath, constant-temperature, capable of maintaining the
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
test temperature within 60.1 °C.
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.47 on
Miscellaneous Asphalt Tests.
6.3 Thermometric Device, calibrated liquid-in-glass, total-
Current edition approved March 15, 2017. Published March 2017. Originally
immersion type, of suitable range with graduations at least
approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D3289 – 08. DOI:
10.1520/D3289-17.
every 0.1 °C and a maximum scale error 0.1 °C as prescribed
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
in Specification E1. Thermometer commonly used is 63C
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
(63F). Any other thermometric device of equal accuracy may
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. be used.
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6.4 Balance, capable of weighing to 0.001 g. It shall be basket containing the empty crucible from the balance arm so
fitted with a pan straddle and a wire basket, as shown in Fig. 1. that the crucible is immersed in the water. Weigh to the nearest
0.001 g and record the apparent mass as W .
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6.5 Basket and Pan Straddle, capable of holding the cru-
cible in air or in water by suspending from the
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Designation: D3289 − 08 D3289 − 17
Standard Test Method for
Density of Semi-Solid and Solid BituminousAsphalt
1
Materials (Nickel Crucible Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3289; 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 the determination of the density of semi-solid and solid bituminousasphalt materials by weighing
in air and in water.
NOTE 1—An alternate method for determining the density of semi-solid and solid bituminousasphalt materials is Test Method D70. For materials which
are too fluid for use of this method, use Test Method D3142.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to thebe regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 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 or its vapor may be
hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution should be taken when handling mercury and mercury-containing products.
See the applicable product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for details and EPA’s website—www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm—for additional
information. Users should be aware that selling mercury, mercury-containing products, or both, in your state may be prohibited
by state law.
1.4 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
D70 Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid Bituminous Materials (Pycnometer Method)
D140 Practice for Sampling Bituminous Materials
D3142 Test Method for Specific Gravity, API Gravity, or Density of Cutback Asphalts by Hydrometer Method
D4311 Practice for Determining Asphalt Volume Correction to a Base Temperature
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
2.2 Other
CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics
3. Terminology
3.1 density—the mass per unit volume of a material.
3.2 relative density—the ratio of the mass of a given volume of a material to the mass of the same volume of water at the same
temperature.temperature (Note 2)).
NOTE 2—Relative density is also called specific gravity.
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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 D04.47 on
Miscellaneous Asphalt Tests.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2008March 15, 2017. Published January 2008March 2017. Originally approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 20032008 as
D3289 – 03.D3289 – 08. DOI: 10.1520/D3289-08.10.1520/D3289-17.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 The sample is placed in a nickel crucible and weighed in air, and then in water at the test temperature. The density is
calculated from the mass of the sample and its apparent mass when weighed in water.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Values of density are used for converting volumes to units of mass, and for correcting measured volumes from the
temperature of measurement to a standard temperature using Practice D4311.
6. Apparatus
6.1 Crucible, nickel, high-form, approx. 30-mL capacity, approx. 43 mm in height by approx. 41 mm in diameter.
6.2 Bath, constant-temperature, capable of maintaining the test temperature within 60.1°C (0.2°F). 60.1 °C.
6.3 Thermometric device,Device, calibrated liquid in glass, liquid-in-glass, total-immersion type, of suitable range with
graduations at least every 0.1°C (0.2°F) 0.1 °C and a maximum scale error 0.1°C (0.2°F) 0.1
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