ASTM D6482-06
Standard Test Method for Determination of Cooling Characteristics of Aqueous Polymer Quenchants by Cooling Curve Analysis with Agitation (Tensi Method)

Standard No.

ASTM D6482-06

Release Date

2006

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D6482-06(2011)

Latest

ASTM D6482-21

Scope

This test method provides a cooling time versus temperature pathway that is directly proportional to physical properties such as the hardness obtainable upon quenching of a metal. The results obtained by this test method may be used as a guide in quenchant selection or comparison of quench severities of different quenchants, new or used.

1.1 This test method covers the equipment and the procedure for evaluation of quenching characteristics of a quenching fluid by cooling rate determination.

1.2 This test method is designed to evaluate quenching fluids with agitation, using the Tensi agitation apparatus.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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.

ASTM D6482-06 Referenced Document

• ASTM D6200 Standard Test Method for Determination of Cooling Characteristics of Quench Oils by Cooling Curve Analysis
• ASTM E220 Standard Test Method for Calibration of Thermocouples By Comparison Techniques
• ASTM E230 Standard Specification and Temperature-Electromotive Force (EMF) Tables for Standardized Thermocouples
• JIS K 2242 Heat treating fluids
• JIS K 6753 Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate
• SAE AMS5665 NICKEL-CHROMIUM-IRON ALLOY

ASTM D6482-06 history

• 2021 ASTM D6482-21 Standard Test Method for Determination of Cooling Characteristics of Aqueous Polymer Quenchants by Cooling Curve Analysis with Agitation (Tensi Method)
• 2016 ASTM D6482-06(2016) Standard Test Method for Determination of Cooling Characteristics of Aqueous Polymer Quenchants by Cooling Curve Analysis with Agitation (Tensi Method)
• 2011 ASTM D6482-06(2011) Standard Test Method for Determination of Cooling Characteristics of Aqueous Polymer Quenchants by Cooling Curve Analysis with Agitation (Tensi Method)
• 2006 ASTM D6482-06 Standard Test Method for Determination of Cooling Characteristics of Aqueous Polymer Quenchants by Cooling Curve Analysis with Agitation (Tensi Method)
• 2001 ASTM D6482-01 Standard Test Method for Determination of Cooling Characteristics of Aqueous Polymer Quenchants by Cooling Curve Analysis with Agitation (Tensi Method)
• 1999 ASTM D6482-99 Standard Test Method for Determination of Cooling Characteristics of Aqueous Polymer Quenchants by Cooling Curve Analysis with Agitation (Tensi Method)