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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 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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A proposed ASTM International standard will establish the first test method for determining humus generation during biodegradation. ASTM International’s plastics committee ( D20 ) is developing the proposed standard. Humus is the portion of soil, dark in color and complex in chemical nature, that is made up of partially degraded biomass. As biodegradation of natural materials occurs, the humus…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #11269 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard will aid in the identification of recycled polyethylene materials. The proposed standard ( WK74657 ) presents a classification system that is capable of indicating total recycled content, material origin, physical properties, quality metrics, and regulatory guidance. “This proposed standard will bring together buyers and sellers of recycled materials so…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #11141 ###