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    ASTM D6482 - 06(2016)

    Standard Test Method for Determination of Cooling Characteristics of Aqueous Polymer Quenchants by Cooling Curve Analysis with Agitation (Tensi Method)

    Active Standard ASTM D6482 | Developed by Subcommittee: D02.L0.06

    Book of Standards Volume: 05.03

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    Significance and Use

    5.1 This test method provides a cooling time versus temperature pathway that is directly proportional to physical properties such as the hardness obtainable upon quenching of a metal. The results obtained by this test method may be used as a guide in quenchant selection or comparison of quench severities of different quenchants, new or used.

    1. Scope

    1.1 This test method covers the equipment and the procedure for evaluation of quenching characteristics of a quenching fluid by cooling rate determination.

    1.2 This test method is designed to evaluate quenching fluids with agitation, using the Tensi agitation apparatus.

    1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

    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

    D6200 Test Method for Determination of Cooling Characteristics of Quench Oils by Cooling Curve Analysis

    E220 Test Method for Calibration of Thermocouples By Comparison Techniques

    E230 Specification and Temperature-Electromotive Force (EMF) Tables for Standardized Thermocouples

    SAE Standard

    AMS 5665 Nickel Alloy Corrosion and Heat Resistant Bars, Forgings and Rings

    Japanese Industrial Standards

    JIS K 2242 Heat Treating Oil

    JIS K 6753

    Wolfson Engineering Group

    Wolfson Engineering Group Specification Laboratory Tests for Assessing the Cooling Curve of Industrial Quenching Media

    ICS Code

    ICS Number Code 75.120 (Hydraulic fluids)

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    DOI: 10.1520/D6482-06R16

    Citation Format

    ASTM D6482-06(2016), Standard Test Method for Determination of Cooling Characteristics of Aqueous Polymer Quenchants by Cooling Curve Analysis with Agitation (Tensi Method), ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2016, www.astm.org

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