1.1 This test method covers the determination of the particle size of powdered activated carbons using an air-jet sieve device. For purposes of this test method, powdered activated carbon is defined as activated carbon in particle sizes predominantly in a range of 80 mesh (0.180 mm) through 500 mesh (0.025 mm).
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units 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.
ASTM D5158-23 Referenced Document
ASTM D2652 Standard Terminology Relating to Activated Carbon
ASTM D2867 Standard Test Methods for Moisture in Activated Carbon
ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes
ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
ASTM E300 Standard Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM D5158-23 history
2023ASTM D5158-23 Standard Test Method for Determination of Particle Size of Fine Mesh and Powdered Activated Carbon by Air-Jet Sieving
2019ASTM D5158-98(2019) Standard Test Method for Determination of Particle Size of Powdered Activated Carbon by Air-Jet Sieving
1998ASTM D5158-98(2013) Standard Test Method for Determination of Particle Size of Powdered Activated Carbon by Air Jet Sieving
1998ASTM D5158-98(2005) Standard Test Method for Determination of Particle Size of Powdered Activated Carbon by Air Jet Sieving
1998ASTM D5158-98 Standard Test Method for Determination of the Particle Size of Powdered Activated Carbon by Air Jet Sieving