ASTM E1652-15
Standard Specification for Magnesium Oxide and Aluminum Oxide Powder and Crushable Insulators Used in the Manufacture of Base Metal Thermocouples, Metal-Sheathed Platinum Resistance Thermometers, and Noble Metal Thermocouples

Standard No.

ASTM E1652-15

Release Date

2015

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E1652-21

Latest

ASTM E1652-21

Scope

1.1 This specification covers the requirements for magnesium oxide (MgO) and aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) powders and crushable insulators used to manufacture base metal thermocouples, metal-sheathed platinum resistance thermometers (PRTs), noble metal thermocouples, and their respective cables.

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.

ASTM E1652-15 Referenced Document

• ASTM B329 Standard Test Method for Apparent Density of Metal Powders and Compounds Using the Scott Volumeter
• ASTM C809 Standard Test Methods for Chemical, Mass Spectrometric, and Spectrochemical Analysis of Nuclear-Grade Aluminum Oxide and AluminumOxide-Boron Carbide Composite Pellets
• ASTM C832 Standard Test Method for Measuring Thermal Expansion and Creep of Refractories Under Load
• ASTM D2766 Standard Test Method for Specific Heat of Liquids and Solids
• ASTM E1137/E1137M Standard Specification for Industrial Platinum Resistance Thermometers
• ASTM E1225 Standard Test Method for Thermal Conductivity of Solids by Means of the Guarded-Comparative-Longitudinal Heat Flow Technique
• ASTM E2181/E2181M Standard Specification for Compacted Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed, Noble Metal Thermocouples and Thermocouple Cable
• ASTM E228 Standard Test Method for Linear Thermal Expansion of Solid Materials With a Vitreous Silica Dilatometer
• ASTM E235 Standard Specification for Thermocouples, Sheathed, Type K, for Nuclear or for Other High-Reliability Applications
• ASTM E344 Terminology Relating to Thermometry and Hydrometry
• ASTM E585/E585M Standard Specification for Compacted Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed, Base Metal Thermocouple Cable

ASTM E1652-15 history

• 2021 ASTM E1652-21 Standard Specification for Magnesium Oxide and Aluminum Oxide Powder and Crushable Insulators Used in the Manufacture of Base Metal Thermocouples, Metal-Sheathed Platinum Resistance Thermometers, and
• 2015 ASTM E1652-15 Standard Specification for Magnesium Oxide and Aluminum Oxide Powder and Crushable Insulators Used in the Manufacture of Base Metal Thermocouples, Metal-Sheathed Platinum Resistance Thermometers, and Noble Metal Thermocouples
• 2014 ASTM E1652-14a Standard Specification for Magnesium Oxide and Aluminum Oxide Powder and Crushable Insulators Used in the Manufacture of Base Metal Thermocouples, Metal-Sheathed Platinum Resistance Thermometers, and Noble Metal Thermocouples
• 2014 ASTM E1652-14 Standard Specification for Magnesium Oxide and Aluminum Oxide Powder and Crushable Insulators Used in the Manufacture of Base Metal Thermocouples, Metal-Sheathed Platinum Resistance Thermometers, and Noble Metal Thermocouples
• 2010 ASTM E1652-10 Standard Specification for Magnesium Oxide and Aluminum Oxide Powder and Crushable Insulators Used in the Manufacture of Metal-Sheathed Platinum Resistance Thermometers, Base Metal Thermocouples, and Noble Metal Thermocouples
• 2003 ASTM E1652-03 Standard Specification for Magnesium Oxide and Aluminum Oxide Powder and Crushable Insulators Used in the Manufacture of Metal-Sheathed Platinum Resistance Thermometers, Base Metal Thermocouples, and
• 2000 ASTM E1652-00 Standard Specification for Magnesium Oxide and Aluminum Oxide Powder and Crushable Insulators Used in the Manufacture of Metal-Sheathed Platinum Resistance Thermometers, Base Metal Thermocouples, and Noble Metal Thermocouples