ASTM D1511-12(2023) - 1.2.2023
 
Significance and Use

4.1?The variation in the size of the pellets may relate to the level of dispersion and to the ease of handling. Due to the many other variables that influence dispersion and handling, the significance of pellet size must be determined by the user.

 
1. Scope

1.1?This test method covers the determination of the pellet size distribution of carbon black.

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, 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E11-22

Standard Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves

D5817-20

Standard Practice for Carbon Black, Pelleted´Reduction, Blending, and Drying of Gross Samples for Testing

D1799-20

Standard Practice for Carbon Black—Sampling Packaged Shipments

D1900-20

Standard Practice for Carbon Black—Sampling Bulk Shipments

D4483-20

Standard Practice for Evaluating Precision for Test Method Standards in the Rubber and Carbon Black Manufacturing Industries