1.1 This test method covers and is suitable for determining the resistance of extruded catalysts and catalyst carriers to compressive force from the side.
1.2 This test method was developed using extruded catalyst and catalyst carriers from 1⁄16 to 1⁄8 in. in diameter (0.159 to
0.318 cm) and limited to pieces with a length to diameter ratio greater than or equal to 1:1. This test method may be applicable to other diameters.
1.3 This test method is suitable for the determination of mean crush strength per millimetre in the range of 0 to 15 lbf ⁄mm (0 to 65 N ⁄mm).
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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, health, and environmental 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 D6175-03(2019) Referenced Document
ASTM D3766 Standard Terminology Relating to Catalysts and Catalysis
ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
ASTM E456 Standard Terminology for Relating to Quality and Statistics
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM D6175-03(2019) history
2019ASTM D6175-03(2019) Standard Test Method for Radial Crush Strength of Extruded Catalyst and Catalyst Carrier Particles
2003ASTM D6175-03(2013) Standard Test Method for Radial Crush Strength of Extruded Catalyst and Catalyst Carrier Particles
2008ASTM D6175-03(2008) Standard Test Method for Radial Crush Strength of Extruded Catalyst and Catalyst Carrier Particles
2003ASTM D6175-03 Standard Test Method for Radial Crush Strength of Extruded Catalyst and Catalyst Carrier Particles
1998ASTM D6175-98 Standard Test Method for Radial Crush Strength of Extruded Catalyst Particles