ASTM C1770-13
Standard Test Method for ???Determination of Loose and Tapped Bulk Density of Plutonium Oxide
- Standard No.
- ASTM C1770-13
- Release Date
- 2013
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM C1770-21
- Latest
- ASTM C1770-21
- Scope
5.1 This test method is intended for determination of bulk loose or tapped density or both for plutonium oxide or similar metallic powders or compounds in the nuclear industry. It is intended for use when the quantity of available material for performing the measurements is limited because of reasons such as nuclear safety or laboratory scale limits on nuclear inventory.
5.2 Values of loose bulk density obtained using this test method should be used with caution since they can vary considerably depending on the initial state of dispersion of the test specimen, height-to-diameter ratio of the specimen in the graduated cylinder, the dryness of the powder, and other factors.
5.3 The data from the tapped bulk density test can be used to estimate the needed volume of small containers holding a fixed mass of powder that has been compacted.
5.4 This test method may be useful for the determination of the Carr Compressibility Index as described in Test Method D6393.
1.1 This test method specifies a method for the determination of loose and tapped bulk density of plutonium oxide powder.
1.2 This test method is applicable when limited quantities of powder are available for performance of the measurements. Alternative test methods, such as Test Methods B527 or D7481, may be used when sufficient quantities are available.
1.3 This test method contains notes that are explanatory and are not part of the mandatory requirements of the method.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Some specific hazards statements are given in Section 7 on Hazards.
ASTM C1770-13 Referenced Document
- ASTM B527 Standard Test Method for Determination of Tap Density of Metallic Powders and Compounds
- ASTM C859 Standard Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials
- ASTM D3766 Standard Terminology Relating to Catalysts and Catalysis
- ASTM D6393 Standard Test Method for Bulk Solids Characterization by Carr Indices
- ASTM D7481 Standard Test Methods for Determining Loose and Tapped Bulk Densities of Powders using a Graduated Cylinder
- ASTM E1272 Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Graduated Cylinders
- ASTM E135 Standard Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
ASTM C1770-13 history
- 2021 ASTM C1770-21 Standard Test Method for ?Determination of Loose and Tapped Bulk Densities of Small Quantities of Plutonium Oxide
- 2013 ASTM C1770-13 Standard Test Method for ???Determination of Loose and Tapped Bulk Density of Plutonium Oxide
