Standard Test Methods for Rubber from Natural Sources—Chemical Analysis

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Hardcopy , PDF

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English

Published date

01-06-2020

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American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1These test methods cover the sampling and chemical analysis of solid natural rubber in the forms supplied to the rubber industry.

1.2The analytical procedures appear in the following order:

	Sections
Sampling	5
Volatile Matter	6 – 8
Dirt	9 – 13
Ash	14 – 17
Copper (Referee Colorimetric Method)	18 – 22
Copper (Alternative Colorimetric Method)	23 – 27
Copper (Alternative Flame Atomic Absorption Method)	28
Manganese (Colorimetric Method)	29 – 33
Manganese (Alternative Flame Atomic Absorption Method)	34
Iron (Colorimetric Method)	35 – 39
Acetone Extract	40 – 41
Rubber Hydrocarbon	42 – 43
Nitrogen	44 – 45

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

1.4This 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.

1.5This 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.

Committee	D 11
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	6
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM D 1278 : 1991 : REV A : R2015

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ASTM E 131 : 2010 : R2023	Standard Terminology Relating to Molecular Spectroscopy
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ASTM D 1485 : 2007 : R2020	Standard Practice for Rubber from Natural Sources—Sampling and Sample Preparation
ASTM E 11 : 2022	Standard Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
ASTM E 131 : 2010 : R2015	Standard Terminology Relating to Molecular Spectroscopy
ASTM D 4004 : 2006 : R2021	Standard Test Methods for Rubber—Determination of Metal Content by Flame Atomic Absorption (AAS) Analysis
ASTM D 297 : 2015 : R2019	Standard Test Methods for Rubber Products—Chemical Analysis
ASTM D 4004 : 2006 : R2017	Standard Test Methods for Rubber—Determination of Metal Content by Flame Atomic Absorption (AAS) Analysis
ASTM D 4004 : 1993 : R1998	Standard Test Methods for Rubber-Determination of Metal Content by Flame Atomic Absorption (AAS) Analysis
ASTM D 297 : 2021	Standard Test Methods for Rubber Products—Chemical Analysis