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ASTM International’s waste management committee ( D34 ) has approved a new standard to analyze soils and biosolids for potential contamination from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). “PFAS contamination is of growing concern around the world,” says ASTM member William Lipps, general manager, government and regulatory business development/international standards development, Shimadzu…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; b milewski@astm.org Release #11741, ###
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ASTM International’s waste management committee ( D34 ) is developing a proposed test method that focuses on detecting hazardous hydrocarbons in soil. According to ASTM International member Wesley McCall, the proposed standard ( WK84635 ) centers around use of a steel probe called an Optical Imaging Profiler (OIP). The probe is advanced into soils and unconsolidated materials using direct push…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #11640, ###
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ASTM International’s metallic-coated iron and steel products committee ( A05 ) is developing a proposed standard that will demonstrate how bend testing can be used to determine how well metallic coatings adhere to steel sheet. ASTM International member Betsy Hoppe says that the proposed test method was initiated after a steel sheet producer with a continuous hot-dip galvanizing line requested a…
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A new standard from ASTM International’s coal and coke committee ( D05 ) covers the determination of the quality of flue gas desulfurization (FGD) solids that are products of processes used to remove sulfur dioxide from exhaust gasses at fossil-fuel power plants and waste incinerators. The new standard, soon to be published as D8339, covers the determination of free moisture, by-product gypsum…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Melissa Macinowski, tel +1.610.832.9626; mmarcinowski@astm.org Release #11077 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person May standards development meetings (including independent meetings) have been canceled. Earlier this month, ASTM International announced the cancellation of all April in-person meetings . These decisions were based on several factors,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11001 ###
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A new ASTM International standard covers a polymer coating that could provide more durable corrosion protection to infrastructure than zinc coatings. ASTM’s metallic-coated iron and steel products ( A05 ) developed the standard, which will soon be published as A1113. The new standard specifically addresses polymer-coated corrugated steel structural plates used to construct pipe, pipe-arches,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kristy Straiton, tel +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org Release #10999 ###
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A new ASTM International standard will be used to help measure the concentration of potentially hazardous surfactants that are used in consumer and industrial products. ASTM’s waste management committee ( D34 ) approved the new standard (D8310). According to ASTM International member Larry Zintek, chemicals covered in the new standard are released into the environment through direct use and down…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #10992
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A new ASTM International standard aims to provide direction for constructing mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls. “Walls are often needed to retain soil in key places, such as along highways that approach bridge overpasses,” says ASTM International member Roger Brockenbrough of R.L. Brockenbrough and Associates, Inc. “Rather than building a massive cast-in-place wall with extensive…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact: , Kristy Straiton, tel +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org Release #10878
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ASTM International has approved a new standard that could help mining companies, regulatory bodies, and geological surveys to assess coal tonnage-in-place. Assessment of coal tonnage-in-place is a fundamental factor in evaluating the commercial feasibility of a coal deposit. ASTM’s committee on coal and coke ( D05 ) developed the standard ( D8215 ). The new standard provides a geostatistical…, Media Inquiries: , Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact: , Melissa Marcinowski, tel +1.610.832.9626; marcinowski@astm.org Release #10874
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A new ASTM International standard provides an effective way to determine the different forms of sulfur in coal. This test method helps separate coal-associated sulfur into two common forms: pyritic and sulfate. Results from the test method are used to evaluate coal preparation and process operations that help reduce coal sulfur levels. According to ASTM member Colin Campbell, consultant at CCI…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Krista Robbins, tel +1.610.832.9689; krobbins@astm.org Release #10698