ASTM D1505-10
Standard Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique

Standard No.

ASTM D1505-10

Release Date

2010

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D1505-18

Latest

ASTM D1505-18

Scope

The density of a solid is a conveniently measurable property which is frequently useful as a means of following physical changes in a sample, as an indication of uniformity among samples, and a means of identification.

This test method is designed to yield results accurate to better than 0.05 %.

Note 38212;Where accuracy of 0.05 % or better is desired, the gradient tube shall be constructed so that vertical distances of 1 mm shall represent density differences no greater than 0.0001 g/cm.³ The sensitivity of the column is then 0.0001 g/cm³·mm. Where less accuracy is needed, the gradient tube shall be constructed to any required sensitivity.

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the density of solid plastics.

1.2 This test method is based on observing the level to which a test specimen sinks in a liquid column exhibiting a density gradient, in comparison with standards of known density.

Note 18212;This test method is equivalent to ISO 1183-2.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.4 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.

ASTM D1505-10 Referenced Document

• ASTM D2839 Standard Test Method for Use of a Melt Index Strand for Determining Density of Polyethylene
• ASTM D4703 Standard Practice for Compression Molding Thermoplastic Materials into Test Specimens, Plaques, or Sheets
• ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
• ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
• ISO 1183-2 Plastics — Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics — Part 2: Density gradient column method

ASTM D1505-10 history

• 2018 ASTM D1505-18 Standard Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique
• 2010 ASTM D1505-10 Standard Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique
• 2003 ASTM D1505-03 Standard Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique
• 1998 ASTM D1505-98e1 Standard Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique
• 1985 ASTM D1505-85(1990)e1 Standard Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique
• 1979 ASTM D1505-68(1979) Standard Test Method for Density Of Plastics By The Density-Gradient Technique