ASTM WK27443

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Work Item: ASTM WK27443 - Revision of D1092 - 05 Standard Test Method for Measuring Apparent Viscosity of Lubricating Greases

Active Standard: D1092 - 11

Developed by Subcommittee: D02.G0.02 | Committee D02 Home | Contact Staff Manager

1. Rationale

Current references to use of mercury for capillary calibration and mercury manometer for pressure measurement are out-dated and unnecessary. The general desire to discourage the use of mercury where possible is the reason for the recommended changes.

Keywords

apparent viscosity; capillary; lubricating grease; shear rate; viscosity

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Work Item Status:
Date Initiated:02-03-2010
Technical Contact: Thomas Boersig

Item: 001
Ballot: D02.G0 (10-01)
Status: Negative Votes Need Resolution

Item: 079
Ballot: D02 (10-01)
Status: Withdrawn From Balloting

Item: 016
Ballot: D02 (11-01)
Status: Ballot Item Approved as D1092-2011 and Pending Publication

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