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A new ASTM International standard could help both with contingency planning for oil spills as well as management of oil spills. According to ASTM International member Merv Fingas, the new guide standardizes the way laboratories both prepare and measure “weathered oil,” which is naturally different from the “source oil” at a facility. “This is important because, after an oil spill occurs, the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9826; tmurdock@astm.org Release #10771
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Ramkumar Venkataraman, senior research and development staff scientist with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA, was honored with the Harlan J. Anderson Award by the ASTM International committee on nuclear fuel cycle (C26). Venkataraman was honored for outstanding contributions to the committee. He has previously been honored with the award of appreciation (2010). An ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10755
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ASTM International’s committee on building seals and sealants (C24) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Christopher White of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contribution to developing standards. White was honored…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10592
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A new ASTM International standard outlines a way to quantitatively determine the extent and causes of cracking in a building sealant. The new standard (soon to be published as C1851) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on building seals and sealants ( C24 ). “When you see a weathered sealant, it is usually cracked, crazed, or crumbled,” says ASTM International member Chris White, a…, About ASTM International, Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovative services to improve lives… Helping our world work better. , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, David Lee, tel +1.610.832.9681; dlee@astm.org Release #10510
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A new test method developed by ASTM International’s nuclear fuel cycle committee ( C26 ) will help better characterize uranium materials within the nuclear fuel cycle. Specifically, the standard ( C1871 ) outlines the “double spike” test method for isotopic analysis of uranium samples by thermal ionization mass spectrometry. “Due to improved precision, the double spike method has been used in…, 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 #10495
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A new ASTM International standard serves as a guide to help experts examine nuclear-fuel pellets, cylindrical ceramic parts that are inserted into fuel rods for use in nuclear reactors. According to ASTM International member Gregoire Toury, an AREVA advisory engineer in MOX, ceramographic examination of these pellets is crucial for verifying product quality relative to thermo-mechanical behavior…, 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 #10468
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A new ASTM International standard will help manufacturers and regulators better understand how building sealants change once they have been compressed or stretched. The new standard ( C1815 ) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on building seals and sealants ( C24 ). “Think about the last time you rolled out pizza dough,” says ASTM International member Christopher White, a research…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, David Lee, tel +1.610.832.9681; dlee@astm.org Release #10425
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Today, ASTM International debuted a new learning management system (LMS) designed to enhance user experience and functionality. Existing customers will begin seeing a seamless transition to the new platform. The migration will be completed by August 31. Since 2012, the number of learners has grown from 500 to over 4,000. Usage increased by over 174 per cent last year alone, prompting the need for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10362
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Errol Bull, technical manager, Silicone Products for Glazing Segment, with Momentive Performance Materials, in Waterford, New York, USA, has received the Lou Toporcer Hall of Fame Award from ASTM International Committee on Building Seals and Sealants ( C24 ). The committee recognized Bull for his distinguished service in the stimulation of research, promotion of knowledge, and service to the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10354
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A new guide aims to help predict how building sealant systems will perform over time using accelerated testing methods. The new standard (soon to be published as C1850, Guide for Improved Laboratory Accelerated Tests to Predict the Weathering and for Developing Methods to Predict the Design Life of Building Sealant Systems) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on building seals and…, ASTM Committee C24 on Building Seals and Sealants Next Meeting:, June 11-13, 2017, June Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Christopher White, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Md., tel +1.301.975.6016; christopher.white@nist.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Julia Moynihan, tel +1.610.832.9681; jmoynihan@astm.org R elease #10287