ASTM D1481-17
Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density (Specific Gravity) of Viscous Materials by Lipkin Bicapillary Pycnometer

Standard No.

ASTM D1481-17

Release Date

2017

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D1481-17

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the density of oils more viscous than 15 mm2 /s (cSt) at 20 °C, and of viscous oils and melted waxes at elevated temperatures, but not at temperatures at which the sample would have a vapor pressure of 13.3 kPa (100 mmHg) or above. NOTE 1—To determine the densities of less viscous liquids at 20 °C or 25 °C use Test Method D1217. 1.2 This test method provides a calculation procedure for converting density to relative density (specific gravity). 1.3 WARNING—Mercury has been designated by many regulatory 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 mercury containing products. See the applicable product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for details and EPA’s website—http:// www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm—for additional information. Users should be aware that selling mercury and/or mercury containing products into your state or country may be prohibited by law. 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. 1.4.1 Exception—Other units of measurement are included in this standard for information only. 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 and health 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 D1481-17 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1217 Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density (Specific Gravity) of Liquids by Bingham Pycnometer
• ASTM D1250 Standard Guide for Petroleum Measurement Tables
• ASTM D4052 Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Liquids by Digital Density Meter

ASTM D1481-17 history

• 2017 ASTM D1481-17 Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density (Specific Gravity) of Viscous Materials by Lipkin Bicapillary Pycnometer
• 2012 ASTM D1481-12 Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density (Specific Gravity) of Viscous Materials by Lipkin Bicapillary Pycnometer
• 2002 ASTM D1481-02(2007) Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density (Specific Gravity) of Viscous Materials by Lipkin Bicapillary Pycnometer
• 2002 ASTM D1481-02 Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density (Specific Gravity) of Viscous Materials by Lipkin Bicapillary Pycnometer
• 1993 ASTM D1481-93(1997) Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density (Specific Gravity) of Viscous Materials by Lipkin Bicapillary Pycnometer
• 1991 ASTM D1481-91 Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density (Specific Gravity) of Viscous Materials by Lipkin Bicapillary Pycnometer