1.1 This test method covers a simple beaker-type procedure for evaluating the effects of heat transfer fluids (HTF) on metal specimens under controlled laboratory conditions. Fluids tested under this method are specifically designed for heating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazards statements are given in 10.1.7.2, 10.1.7.3, 10.1.7.4, and A1.1.6.
1.4 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 D8040-18 Referenced Document
ASTM B32 Standard Specification for Solder Metal*, 2020-10-01 Update
ASTM B36/B36M Standard Specification for Factory-Made Wrought Nickel and Nickel Alloy Fittings
ASTM D1384 Standard Test Method for Corrosion Test for Engine Coolants in Glassware
ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers
ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
ASTM E178 Standard Practice for Dealing With Outlying Observations
ASTM E230 Standard Specification and Temperature-Electromotive Force (EMF) Tables for Standardized Thermocouples
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM D8040-18 history
2023ASTM D8040-18(2023) Standard Test Method for Corrosion Test for Heat Transfer Fluids in Glassware
2018ASTM D8040-18 Standard Test Method for Corrosion Test for Heat Transfer Fluids in Glassware
2017ASTM D8040-17 Standard Test Method for Corrosion Test for Heat Transfer Fluids in Glassware