1.1 This test method provides procedures for validating viscosity measurements by rotational viscometers of Newtonian fluids. Performance parameters determined include viscosity repeatability (precision), detection limit, quantitation limit, linearity, and bias.
1.2 Validation of apparatus performance and analytical methods is requested or required for quality initiatives or where results may be used for legal purposes.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 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, 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 E3116-18 Referenced Document
ASTM E1142 Standard Terminology Relating to Thermophysical Properties
ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
ASTM E1970 Standard Practice for Statistical Treatment of Thermoanalytical Data*, 2023-01-01 Update
ASTM E2161 Standard Terminology Relating to Performance Validation in Thermal Analysis and Rheology*, 2023-08-01 Update
ASTM E2975 Standard Test Method for Calibration or Calibration Verification of Concentric Cylinder Rotational Viscometers*, 2023-01-01 Update
ASTM E473 Standard Terminology Relating to Thermal Analysis
ASTM E3116-18 history
2023ASTM E3116-23 Standard Test Method for Viscosity Measurement Validation of Rotational Viscometers
2018ASTM E3116-18 Standard Test Method for Viscosity Measurement Validation of Rotational Viscometers