ASTM D70-18
Standard Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid Asphalt Binder (Pycnometer Method)

Standard No.

ASTM D70-18

Release Date

2018

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D70-18a

Latest

ASTM D70/D70M-21

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the relative density and density of semi-solid asphalt binder and soft tar pitches by use of a pycnometer. NOTE 1—An alternate method for determining the density of asphalt binder is Test Method D3289. For materials which are too fluid for use of this test method, use Test Method D3142/D3142M. 1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the 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 mercurycontaining products. See the applicable product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for details and the 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 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard. 1.5 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. 1.6 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.

ASTM D70-18 Referenced Document

• ASTM C670 Standard Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
• ASTM D140/D140M Standard Practice for Sampling Asphalt Materials*， 2023-12-01 Update
• ASTM D3142/D3142M Standard Test Method for Specific Gravity, API Gravity, or Density of Cutback Asphalts by Hydrometer Method
• ASTM D3289 Standard Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid and Solid Bituminous Materials (Nickel Crucible Method)
• ASTM D3666 Standard Specification for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials*， 2024-04-20 Update
• ASTM D4311/D4311M Standard Practice for Determining Asphalt Volume Correction to a Base Temperature*， 2021-12-15 Update
• ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers
• ASTM E1137/E1137M Standard Specification for Industrial Platinum Resistance Thermometers*， 2020-05-01 Update
• ASTM E563 Standard Practice for Preparation and Use of an Ice-Point Bath as a Reference Temperature
• ASTM E644 Standard Test Methods for Testing Industrial Resistance Thermometers
• ASTM E77 Standard Test Method for Inspection and Verification of Thermometers
• ASTM E879 Standard Specification for Thermistor Sensors for Clinical Laboratory Temperature Measurements

ASTM D70-18 history

• 2021 ASTM D70/D70M-21 Standard Test Method for Specific Gravity and Density of Semi-Solid Asphalt Binder (Pycnometer Method)
• 2018 ASTM D70-18a Standard Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid Asphalt Binder (Pycnometer Method)
• 2018 ASTM D70-18 Standard Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid Asphalt Binder (Pycnometer Method)
• 2017 ASTM D70-17 Standard Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid Bituminous Materials (Pycnometer Method)
• 2009 ASTM D70-09e1 Standard Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid Bituminous Materials (Pycnometer Method)
• 2009 ASTM D70-09 Standard Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid Bituminous Materials (Pycnometer Method)
• 2008 ASTM D70-08 Standard Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid Bituminous Materials (Pycnometer Method)
• 2003 ASTM D70-03 Standard Test Method for Specific Gravity and Density of Semi-Solid Bituminous Materials (Pycnometer Method)
• 1997 ASTM D70-97 Standard Test Method for Specific Gravity and Density of Semi-Solid Bituminous Materials (Pycnometer Method)