ASTM B703-94(1999)e1 - 10.9.1999
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers a procedure for determining the apparent density of both free- and non-free-flowing powders, premixes, and blended mixes.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E691-23

Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

MPIF 48

Determination of Apparent Density of Metal Powders Using the Arnold Meter

B417-25

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

B329-24

Standard Test Method for Apparent Density of Metal Powders and Compounds Using the Scott Volumeter

B243-26a

Standard Terminology of Powder Metallurgy (Includes all amendments and changes 6/8/2026).

B215-20(2025)

Standard Practices for Sampling Metal Powders

B212-25

Standard Test Method for Apparent Density of Free-Flowing Metal Powders Using the Hall Flowmeter Funnel

E177-26a

Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods (Includes all amendments and changes 5/14/2026).

E456-13a(2022)e1

Standard Terminology Relating to Quality and Statistics (Includes all amendments and changes 4/16/2024).