1.1 This test method covers a procedure for measuring the volume of the apparent density cups used in Test Methods B212, B329, and B417.
1.2 The apparent density cup, particularly its rim, may become worn during use, and it is recommended that the volume of the cup be checked periodically (at least every 6 months) in order to ensure that it complies with the specified volume.
1.3 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.
1.4 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 and health 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 B873-17 Referenced Document
ASTM B212 Standard Test Method for Apparent Density of Free-Flowing Metal Powders Using the Hall Flowmeter Funnel
ASTM B243 Standard Terminology of Powder Metallurgy*, 2023-05-01 Update
ASTM B329 Standard Test Method for Apparent Density of Metal Powders and Compounds Using the Scott Volumeter
ASTM B417 Standard Test Method for Apparent Density of Non-Free-Flowing Metal Powders Using the Carney Funnel*, 2022-09-01 Update
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM B873-17 history
2023ASTM B873-23 Standard Test Method for Measuring Volume of Apparent Density Cup Used in Test Methods B212, B329, and B417
2021ASTM B873-21 Standard Test Method for Measuring Volume of Apparent Density Cup Used in Test Methods B212, B329, and B417
2017ASTM B873-17 Standard Test Method for Measuring Volume of Apparent Density Cup Used in Test Methods B212, B329, and B417
2012ASTM B873-12 Standard Test Method for Measuring Volume of Apparent Density Cup Used in Test Methods B???212, B???329, and B???417
2001ASTM B873-01(2007) Standard Test Method for Measuring Volume of Apparent Density Cup Used in Test Methods B212, B329, and B417
2001ASTM B873-01 Standard Test Method for Measuring Volume of Apparent Density Cup Used in Test Methods B212, B329, and B417
1996ASTM B873-96 Standard Test Method for Measuring Volume of Apparent Density Cup Used in Test Methods B212, B329, and B417