ASTM D852-20
Standard Test Method for Solidification Point of Benzene

Standard No.

ASTM D852-20

Release Date

2020

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D852-20

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the solidification point of benzene. 1.2 The following applies for the purposes of determining the conformance of the test results using this test method to applicable specifications, results shall be rounded off in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E29. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.4 Warning—Mercury has been designated by many regulatory agencies as a hazardous substance that can cause serious medical issues. Mercury, or its vapor, has been demonstrated to be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution should be taken when handling mercury and mercury containing products. See the applicable product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for additional information. Users should be aware that selling mercury and/or mercury containing products into your state or country may be prohibited by law. 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. For specific hazard statements, see Section 7. 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 D852-20 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1015 Standard Test Method for Freezing Points of High-Purity Hydrocarbons
• ASTM D1016 Standard Test Method for Purity of Hydrocarbons from Freezing Points
• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
• ASTM D3437 Standard Practice for Sampling and Handling Liquid Cyclic Products
• ASTM D6809 Standard Guide for Quality Control and Quality Assurance Procedures for Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Materials
• ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers
• ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
• ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

ASTM D852-20 history

• 2020 ASTM D852-20 Standard Test Method for Solidification Point of Benzene
• 2016 ASTM D852-16 Standard Test Method for Solidification Point of Benzene
• 2013 ASTM D852-13 Standard Test Method for Solidification Point of Benzene
• 2008 ASTM D852-08 Standard Test Method for Solidification Point of Benzene
• 2002 ASTM D852-02 Standard Test Method for Solidification Point of Benzene
• 2000 ASTM D852-00e1 Standard Test Method for Solidification Point of Benzene
• 2000 ASTM D852-00 Standard Test Method for Solidification Point of Benzene