Significance and Use
This test method measures the amount of water present in the emulsified asphalt, as distinguished from either bitumen or petroleum solvent.
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods and practices, given under the headings titled Composition, Consistency, Stability, and Examination of Residue, cover the examination of asphalt emulsions composed principally of a semisolid or liquid asphaltic base, water, and an emulsifying agent. The test methods cover the following tests and practices:
| Test | Sections |
| Composition: | |
| Water Content | 4-10 |
| Residue and Oil Distillate by Distillation | See Test Method
D 6997 |
| Residue by Evaporation | See Test Method
D 6934 |
| Particle Charge of Cationic Emulsified Asphalts | See Test Method
D 7402 |
| Consistency: | |
| Viscosity (Saybolt Furol) | See Test Method
D 7496 |
| Stability: | |
| Demulsibility | See Test Method
D 6936 |
| Settlement | See Test Method
D 6930 |
| Cement Mixing | See Test Method
D 6935 |
| Sieve Test | See Test Method
D 6933 |
| Aggregate Coating | See Practice
D 6998 |
| Miscibility with Water | See Test Method
D 6999 |
| Freezing | See Practice
D 6929 |
| Coating Ability and Water Resistance | 11-18 |
| Storage Stability of Asphalt Emulsion | See Test Method
D 6930 |
| Examination of Residue | 19-26 |
| Identification Test for Rapid Setting Cationic Emulsified Asphalt | 27-34 |
| Identification of Cationic Slow Set Emulsions | See Test Method
D 7402 |
| Field Coating Test on Emulsified Asphalts | 35-40 |
| Emulsified Asphalt/Job Aggregate Coating Test | 41-46 |
| Density of Emulsified Asphalt | See Test Method
D 6937 |
| Residue by Low-Temperature Vacuum Distillation | See Test Method
D 7403 |
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. 4.1 This test method covers the procedure for determining the water content of an emulsified asphalt by reflux distillation using a water trap.
11.1 This test method is intended to aid in the identification of asphalt emulsions suitable for mixing with coarse graded calcareous aggregates. It can be applied to other aggregates. (See Note 2).
19.1 Tests for specific gravity, ash content, solubility in trichloroethylene, penetration, ductility and float test are suggested for examination of the emulsified asphalt residue obtained by distillation or evaporation (see Test Method D 6934 and Test Method D 6997).
27.1 This practice covers a procedure for identifying rapid-setting cationic emulsified asphalts. Their inability to coat a specific silica sand distinguishes them from medium and slow setting cationic grades.
35.1 This is a quick field test method to ascertain the compatibility of an emulsified asphalt with the job aggregate.
41.1 This practice may be used to identify the adequacy of slow setting grade of emulsified asphalt to mix with and coat a dense and fine-graded job aggregate. It is a laboratory practice of screening emulsified asphalt candidates for mixing with and coating job aggregates and is not to be construed as a mix design test method.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
C778 Specification for Sand
D5 Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials
D70 Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid Bituminous Materials (Pycnometer Method)
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure
D113 Test Method for Ductility of Bituminous Materials
D128 Test Methods for Analysis of Lubricating Grease
D139 Test Method for Float Test for Bituminous Materials
D140 Practice for Sampling Bituminous Materials
D977 Specification for Emulsified Asphalt
D2042 Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in Trichloroethylene
D2397 Specification for Cationic Emulsified Asphalt
D3289 Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid and Solid Bituminous Materials (Nickel Crucible Method)
D6929 Practice for Freezing of Emulsified Asphalts
D6930 Test Method for Settlement and Storage Stability of Emulsified Asphalts
D6933 Test Method for Oversized Particles in Emulsified Asphalts (Sieve Test)
D6934 Test Method for Residue by Evaporation of Emulsified Asphalt
D6935 Test Method for Determining Cement Mixing of Emulsified Asphalt
D6936 Test Method for Determining Demulsibility of Emulsified Asphalt
D6937 Test Method for Determining Density of Emulsified Asphalt
D6997 Test Method for Distillation of Emulsified Asphalt
D6998 Practice for Evaluating Aggregate Coating using Emulsified Asphalts
D6999 Practice for Miscibility of Emulsified Asphalts
D7402 Practice for Identifying Cationic Emulsified Asphalts
D7403 Test Method for Determination of Residue of Emulsified Asphalt by Low Temperature Vacuum Distillation
D7496 Test Method for Viscosity of Emulsified Asphalt by Saybolt Furol Viscometer
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
E145 Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-Ventilation Ovens
Keywords
Asphalts; Cement; Classification (standards)--road/paving materials/applications; Coatings; Composition analysis--paving materials; Consistency--paving materials/applications; Demulsibility; Freezing and thawing; Miscibility; Particle charge test; Residue; Settlement; Sieve analysis; Stability; Storage stability; Viscometers--Saybolt-Furol; Viscosity--asphalts/bituminous materials; Water content; Weight
ICS Code
DOI: 10.1520/D0244-09
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