ASTM D1321-04
Historical Standard: ASTM D1321-04 Standard Test Method for Needle Penetration of Petroleum Waxes
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ASTM D1321
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the empirical estimation of the consistency of waxes derived from petroleum by measurement of the extent of penetration of a standard needle. This test method is applicable to waxes having a penetration of not greater than 250.
Note 1This test method is similar to the needle method for determining the penetration of bituminous material, Test Method D 5. Cone methods applicable to greases and to petrolatum are described in Test Methods D 217 and Test Method D 937, respectively.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 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.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D5 Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials
D87 Test Method for Melting Point of Petroleum Wax (Cooling Curve)
D217 Test Methods for Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease
D937 Test Method for Cone Penetration of Petrolatum
D938 Test Method for Congealing Point of Petroleum Waxes, Including Petrolatum
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
E2251 Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermometers with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids
Keywords
hardness; needle penetration; penetration; petroleum wax; Needle penetration (of petroleum wax); Penetration; Petroleum wax;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 75.140 (Waxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum products)
DOI: 10.1520/D1321-04
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