1.1 This test method specifies a method for the determination of tap density (packed density) of metal powders and compounds, that is, the density of a powder that has been tapped, to settle contents, in a container under specified conditions.
1.2 Units—With the exception of the values for density and the mass used to determine density, for which the use of the gram per cubic centimetre (g/cm3 ) and gram (g) units is the long-standing industry practice, the values in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
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.
ASTM B527-22 Referenced Document
ASTM B215 Standard Practices for Sampling Finished Lots of Metal Powders
ASTM B243 Standard Terminology of Powder Metallurgy*, 2023-05-01 Update
ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM B527-22 history
2023ASTM B527-23 Standard Test Method for Tap Density of Metal Powders and Compounds
2022ASTM B527-22 Standard Test Method for Tap Density of Metal Powders and Compounds
2020ASTM B527-20 Standard Test Method for Tap Density of Metal Powders and Compounds
2015ASTM B527-15 Standard Test Method for Tap Density of Metal Powders and Compounds
2014ASTM B527-14 Standard Test Method for Determination of Tap Density of Metal Powders and Compounds
2006ASTM B527-06 Standard Test Method for Determination of Tap Density of Metallic Powders and Compounds
2000ASTM B527-93(2000)e1 Standard Test Method for Determination of Tap Density of Metallic Powders and Compounds
2000ASTM B527-93(1997) Standard Test Method for Determination of Tap Density of Metallic Powders and Compounds