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    ASTM B873-12

    Standard Test Method for Measuring Volume of Apparent Density Cup Used in Test Methods B212, B329, and B417

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    1. Scope

    1.1 This test method covers a procedure for measuring the volume of the apparent density cups used in Test Methods B212, B329, and B417.

    1.2 The apparent density cup, particularly its rim, may become worn during use, and it is recommended that the volume of the cup be checked periodically (at least every 6 months) in order to ensure that it complies with the specified volume.

    1.3 With the exception of the values for density and the mass used to determine density, for which the use of the gram per cubic centimetre (g/cm3) and gram (g) units is the long standing industry practice, the values in SI units are to be regarded as 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.


    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

    B212 Test Method for Apparent Density of Free-Flowing Metal Powders Using the Hall Flowmeter Funnel

    B243 Terminology of Powder Metallurgy

    B329 Test Method for Apparent Density of Metal Powders and Compounds Using the Scott Volumeter

    B417 Test Method for Apparent Density of Non-Free-Flowing Metal Powders Using the Carney Funnel

    E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

    ICS Code

    ICS Number Code 17.060 (Measurement of volume, mass, density, viscosity)

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    DOI: 10.1520/B0873-12

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    ASTM B873-12, Standard Test Method for Measuring Volume of Apparent Density Cup Used in Test Methods B212, B329, and B417, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2012, www.astm.org

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