1.1 This test method covers testing apparatus, specimen preparation, and testing procedures for determining the splitting tensile strength of graphite by diametral line compression of a disk. This small specimen geometry (Test Method D7779) is specifically intended for irradiation capsule use. Users are cautioned to use Test Method C749 if possible for measuring tensile strength properties of graphite.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 All dimension and force measurements and stress calculations shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice D6026.
1.4 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.
1.5 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 D8289-20 Referenced Document
ASTM C749 Standard Test Method for Tensile Stress-Strain of Carbon and Graphite
ASTM D4175 Standard Terminology Relating to Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants*, 2023-07-01 Update
ASTM D6026 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
ASTM D7542 Standard Test Method for Air Oxidation of Carbon and Graphite in the Kinetic Regime*, 2021-11-01 Update
ASTM D7775 Standard Guide for Measurements on Small Graphite Specimens*, 2021-11-01 Update
ASTM D7779 Standard Test Method for Determination of Fracture Toughness of Graphite at Ambient Temperature*, 2020-10-01 Update
ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM D8289-20 history
2020ASTM D8289-20 Standard Test Method for Tensile Strength Estimate by Disc Compression of Manufactured Graphite
2019ASTM D8289-19 Standard Test Method for Tensile Strength Estimate by Disc Compression of Manufactured Graphite