1.1 This test method covers the determination of the density of semi-solid and solid asphalt materials by weighing in air and in water. NOTE 1—An alternate method for determining the density of semi-solid and solid asphalt materials is Test Method D70. For materials which are too fluid for use of this method, use Test Method D3142.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 Warning— Mercury has been designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and many state 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—www.epa.gov/mercury/ faq.htm—for additional information. Users should be aware that selling mercury, mercury-containing products, or both, in your state may be prohibited by state law.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address 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.
ASTM D3289-17 Referenced Document
ASTM C670 Standard Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
ASTM D140 Standard Practice for Sampling Bituminous Materials*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM D3142 Standard Test Method for Density of Liquid asphalts (Hydrometer Method)
ASTM D4311 Standard Practice for Determining Asphalt Volume Correction to a Base Temperature
ASTM D70 Standard Test Method for Specific Gravity and Density of Semi-Solid Bituminous Materials (Pycnometer Method)
ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers
ASTM D3289-17 history
2022ASTM D3289-17(2022) Standard Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid and Solid Asphalt Materials (Nickel Crucible Method)
2017ASTM D3289-17 Standard Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid and Solid Asphalt Materials (Nickel Crucible Method)
2008ASTM D3289-08 Standard Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid and Solid Bituminous Materials (Nickel Crucible Method)
2003ASTM D3289-03 Standard Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid and Solid Bituminous Materials (Nickel Crucible Method)
1997ASTM D3289-97 Standard Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid and Solid Bituminous Materials (Nickel Crucible Method)