FRENCH CHALK

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

03-27-2009

Publisher

UK Ministry of Defence Standards

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Warning
3 Normative References
4 Description
5 Test Requirements
6 Methods of Test
7 Containers
Annex A - General Requirements
  A.1 General
  A.2 Apparatus
  A.3 Reagents
  A.4 Preparation of Sample and Visual Examination
  A.5 Determination of Volatile Matter
  A.6 Determination of Hygroscopicity
  A.7 Determination of Water Soluble Alkalinity
  A.8 Determination of carbon dioxide content
  A.9 Determination of iron compounds
  A.10 Determination of Sulfide
  A.11 Sieving
  A.12 Determination of Apparent Density
Annex B - Washing of the French Chalk for use in Heat Testing

Describes requirements for powdered French chalk (Talc) of a quality suitable for use in the Abel Heat Test testing of explosives.

DevelopmentNote	Supersedes DEFSTAN 68-209/1(1995). (04/2009) This standard is obsolescent because it is no longer required for procurement of new equipment but is retained for maintenance purposes in support of existing in-service equipment. (09/2017)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	12
PublisherName	UK Ministry of Defence Standards
Status	Current
Supersedes	DEFSTAN 68-209/1(1995) : 1995

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