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ASTM International’s plastics committee ( D20 ) has revised an important standard that supports using radiocarbon analysis to determine the biobased content of solid, liquid and gaseous samples. The revision includes an update of the atmospheric adjustment factor (REF) value that is used in product analysis for biobased and biogenic carbon content. The revised standard ( D6866 ) is used to report…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #11787 ###
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ASTM International’s plastics committee ( D20 ) has developed the first material standard ( D8501 ) for PEKK (Poly Ether Ketone Ketone), a thermoplastic resin designed for extreme conditions. According to ASTM International member Alexandra Peters, PEKK performs in continuous use temperature up to 500 ° F (260 ° C), has excellent mechanical strength, and high resistance to flame, smoke, and a…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #11738 ###
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ASTM International’s plastics committee ( D20 ) is developing a proposed standard that will support recovery and recycling of plastics through a circular economy. The proposed standard ( WK87117 ) will cover general guidance, requirements, and terms and definitions to assist in the development, manufacture, and recovery of plastics within a circular flow of resources. The proposed standard will…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #11732 ###
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ASTM International’s analytical chemistry for metals, ores, and related materials committee ( E01 ) has approved a new standard that covers information and procedures for using combustion and inert gas fusion instruments. Combustion and inert gas fusion instruments are used to determine the mass fraction of carbon, sulfur, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen in metals, ores, and related materials.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jamie Huffnagle, tel +1.610.832.9712; jhuffnagle@astm.org Release #11598 ###
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ASTM International’s committee on analytical chemistry of metals, ores and related materials ( E01 ) has approved a new standard on documentation and statistical treatments for reference materials. The guidance in the new standard ( E3330 ) is based on the fundamentals of analytical chemistry and modern statistical approaches. The new standard is intended to promote uniform procedures and to…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jamie Huffnagle, tel +1.610.832.9712; jhuffnagle@astm.org Release #11514 ###
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ASTM International’s committee on analytical chemistry for metals, ores, and related materials ( E01 ) is developing a new standard guide for elemental analysis through spectrometry. The proposed guide ( WK69595 ) will provide test methods, practices, and more for chemical and spectrochemical analysis. According to ASTM International member Michael DeLeon, type standardization is a decades-long…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Stephen, Mawn, tel +1.610.832.9726; smawn@astm.org Release #11479 ###
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ASTM International’s analytical chemistry committee (E01) honored Mike DeLeon with the B.F. Scribner Award. DeLeon was recognized for leading significant efforts relating to the modernization of E01 spark atomic emission methods. He also earned recognition for leading the task group that modernized the committee’s standard on analysis of carbon and low-alloy steel (E415), and supporting the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11465 ###
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ASTM International’s plastic piping systems committee ( F17 ) has approved a new standard that will aid in the manufacture of piping systems to transport fluids and gases. “Entities and companies needing a corrosion-resistant piping system for the transport of aggressive fluids at elevated temperatures will be interested in this new standard,” says ASTM member Tom Walsh, Walsh Consulting Services…
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ASTM International’s plastics committee ( D20 ) is developing a proposed standard that will help polyolefin manufacturers to measure material properties. Polyolefins are used in a variety of applications, including shrink wrap, shopping bags, food packaging, and dishwasher-safe containers, among others. According to ASTM International member Olaf Kohlmann, the proposed standard ( WK81323 )…
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New Test Method for Evaluating Resistance of Polypropylene Pressure Piping to Disinfectants ApprovedASTM International’s plastic piping systems committee ( F17 ) has approved a new standard test method that will help ensure polypropylene pressure piping materials are suitably resistant to the presence of disinfectants in potable water systems. “In North America, we use much higher levels of disinfectants such as chlorine in our potable water systems than in most other countries,” says ASTM…