ASTM D5744-18
Standard Test Method for Laboratory Weathering of Solid Materials Using a Humidity Cell

Standard No.

ASTM D5744-18

Release Date

2018

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D5744-18

Scope

1.1 This kinetic test method covers a laboratory weathering procedure that (1) enhances reaction-product transport in the aqueous leach of a solid material sample of specified mass, and (2) measures rates of weathering-product mass release. Soluble weathering products are mobilized by a fixed-volume aqueous leach that is performed and collected weekly. Leachate samples are analyzed for pH, alkalinity/acidity, specific conductance, sulfate, and other selected analytes. 1.1.1 This test method is intended for use to meet kinetic testing regulatory requirements for mining waste rock and ores sized to pass a 6.3-mm (0.25-in.) Tyler screen. 1.1.2 Interlaboratory testing of this method has been confined to mine waste rock. Application of this test method to metallurgical processing waste (for example, mill tailings) is outside the scope of the test method. 1.2 This test method is a modification of a laboratory weathering procedure developed originally for mining wastes (1-3).2 However, it may have useful application wherever gaseous oxidation coupled with aqueous leaching are important mechanisms for contaminant mobility. 1.3 This test method calls for the weekly leaching of a well-characterized solid material sample (weighing at least 1000 g) with water of specified purity, and the collection and chemical characterization of the resulting leachate. Test duration is determined by the user’s objectives of the test. See Guide D8187.3 1.4 As described, this test method may not be suitable for some materials containing plastics, polymers, or refined metals. These materials may be resistant to traditional particle size reduction methods. 1.5 Additionally, this test method has not been tested for applicability to organic substances and volatile matter. 1.6 This test method is not intended to provide leachates that are identical to the actual leachate produced from a solid material in the field or to produce leachates to be used as the sole basis of engineering design. 1.7 This test method is not intended to simulate site-specific leaching conditions. It has not been demonstrated to simulate actual disposal site leaching conditions. Furthermore, the test is not designed to produce effluents that are in chemical equilibrium with the solid phase sample. 1.8 This test method is intended to describe the procedure for performing the laboratory weathering of solid materials. It does not describe all types of sampling and analytical requirements that may be associated with its application. 1.9 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.9.1 Exception—The values given in parentheses are for information only. 1.10 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. 1.11 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 D5744-18 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1067 Standard Test Methods for Acidity or Alkalinity of Water
• ASTM D1125 Standard Test Methods for Electrical Conductivity and Resistivity of Water
• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
• ASTM D1293 Standard Test Methods for pH of Water
• ASTM D1498 Standard Practice for Oxidation-Reduction Potential of Water
• ASTM D2234/D2234M Standard Practice for Collection of a Gross Sample of Coal*， 2020-04-01 Update
• ASTM D276 Standard Test Methods for Identification of Fibers in Textiles*， 2024-04-22 Update
• ASTM D3370 Standard Practices for Sampling Water from Closed Conduits
• ASTM D420 Standard Guide to Site Characterization for Engineering Design and Construction Purposes
• ASTM D653 Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
• ASTM D737 Test Method for Air Permeability of Textile Fabrics
• ASTM D75/D75M Standard Practice for Sampling Aggregates*， 2019-11-01 Update
• ASTM D8187 Standard Guide for Interpretation of Standard Humidity Cell Test Results
• ASTM E1915 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Metal Bearing Ores and Related Materials by Combustion Infrared Absorption Spectrometry
• ASTM E2242 Standard Test Method for Column Percolation Extraction of Mine Rock by the Meteoric Water Mobility Procedure*， 2021-10-01 Update
• ASTM E276 Standard Test Method for Particle Size or Screen Analysis at No. 4 (4.75-mm) Sieve and Finer for Metal-Bearing Ores and Related Materials
• ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
• ASTM E877 Standard Practice for Sampling and Sample Preparation of Iron Ores and Related Materials

ASTM D5744-18 history

• 2018 ASTM D5744-18 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Weathering of Solid Materials Using a Humidity Cell
• 2013 ASTM D5744-13e1 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Weathering of Solid Materials Using a Humidity Cell
• 2013 ASTM D5744-13 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Weathering of Solid Materials Using a Humidity Cell
• 2012 ASTM D5744-12 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Weathering of Solid Materials Using a Humidity Cell
• 2007 ASTM D5744-07e1 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Weathering of Solid Materials Using a Humidity Cell
• 2007 ASTM D5744-07 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Weathering of Solid Materials Using a Humidity Cell
• 1996 ASTM D5744-96(2001) Standard Test Method for Accelerated Weathering of Solid Materials Using a Modified Humidity Cell
• 2001 ASTM D5744-96 Standard Test Method for Accelerated Weathering of Solid Materials Using a Modified Humidity Cell