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A new ASTM International standard for heat transfer fluids will help create more efficient heating and air conditioning systems. The new standard (soon to be published as D8039, Specification for Freeze Point Depressed Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Heat Transfer Fluids (HTF)) was developed by ASTM’s Committee on Engine Coolants and Related Fluids ( D15 ). Heat transfer fluids used in the…, D15 on Engine Coolants and Related Fluids Future Meeting:, Oct. 19-20, Dearborn, Michigan, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Edward R. Eaton Sr., Amalgatech, Phoenix, Ariz., tel +1.602.252.0280; edeaton@amalgatech.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org Release #10188
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ASTM International’s Committee on Copper and Copper Alloys (B05) has presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Andrew Kireta, Jr. of the Copper Development Association, Inc. in Franklin, Ind., U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Kireta…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10075
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Charles B. Blanton, corporate director of environmental, healthy and safety, Mueller Industries, Inc., Memphis, Tenn., has been named chairman of ASTM International Committee B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys . Formed in 1928, B05 has over 210 members representing 9 countries, and includes 12 technical subcommittees that oversee 150 standards related to the development of qualifications data and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10054
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Thinner cell phone casings and business card holders are just two of the varied applications for a new high fluidity zinc die casting alloy. This casting is now covered by a new ASTM standard, ASTM B989 , Specification for High Fluidity (HF) Zinc-Aluminum Alloy in Ingot Form for Thin Wall Die Castings. The HF alloy was developed through a project coordinated by the Cast Metals Coalition, an…, ASTM Committee B02 Next Meeting:, Nov. 10-12, 2014, November committee week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, John Malmgreen, Eastern Alloys Inc., Maybrook, N.Y., Phone: 845-427-2151; jmalmgreen@eazall.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jeffrey Adkins, Phone: 610-832-9738; jadkins@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9640
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Three proposed ASTM International standards will provide a base for the evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of solid copper materials. The proposed standards are being developed by Subcommittee B05.06, Methods of Test, part of ASTM International Committee B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys . The three proposed standards are: • ASTM WK42235 , Test Method for Efficacy of Copper Alloy Surfaces as…, ASTM Committee B05 Next Meeting:, Oct. 21-23, 2013, October Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, James H. Michel, Copper Development Association Inc., New York, N.Y., Phone: 212-251-7210; j ames.michel@copperalliance.us, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, Phone: 610-832-9694; jrodgers@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9439
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An important ASTM engine coolant standard, ASTM D3321 , Test Method for Use of the Refractometer for Field Test Determination of the Freezing Point of Aqueous Engine Coolants, has recently been revised to reflect advances in engine coolant technology used in modern engines. ASTM D3321 is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D15.03 on Physical Properties , part of ASTM International Committee…, ASTM Committee D15 Next Meeting:, May 21-22, 2013, May Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Frederick C. Alverson, Shell Global Solutions, Houston, Texas, Phone: 281-544-9217; frederick.alverson@shell.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joe Koury, Phone: 610-832-9804; jkoury@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9274
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A newly approved ASTM copper standard focuses on the mechanical properties of machining brasses. ASTM B981/B981M , Specification for Low Leaded Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes, was developed by Subcommittee B05.02 on Rod, Bar, Wire, Shapes and Forgings , part of ASTM International Committee B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys . “Since 1997, there has been increasing legislation, regulation and voluntary…, ASTM Committee B05 Next Meeting:, April 15-17, 2013, April Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Larry Muller, Chase Brass and Copper Co., Montpelier, Ohio, Phone: 419-485-8932; lmuller@chasebrass.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, Phone: 610-832-9694; jrodgers@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9307
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A proposed ASTM standard will be useful in covering the level of defects that exist in hot rolled rod coil. The proposed standard, ASTM WK37796 , Specification for General Requirements for Hot Rolled Rod Coil, is being developed by Subcommittee B02.07 on Refined Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys , part of ASTM International Committee B02 on Nonferrous Metals and Alloys . According to Larry Paul…, ASTM Committee B02 Next Meeting:, Nov. 12-14, 2012, November Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Technical Contact:, Larry Paul, ThyssenKrupp VDM USA, LLC, Peru, Ind., Phone: 765-689-0215; larry.paul@thyssenkrupp.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jeffrey Adkins, Phone: 610-832-9738; jadkins@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9286
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The creation of new nickel base alloys in pipe and tube forms, used in the oil and power industries, was the driving force for developing a new ASTM International standard, ASTM B983 , Specification for Precipitation Hardened or Cold Worked, Seamless Nickel Alloy Pipe and Tube. ASTM B983 was developed by Subcommittee B02.07 on Refined Nickel and Cobalt and Their Alloys , part of ASTM…
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ASTM International Committee D15 on Engine Coolants has formed three new subcommittees: Subcommittees D15.22 on Non-Aqueous Coolants ; D15.25 on Diesel Exhaust Fluid ; and D15.30 on Industrial Heat Transfer Fluids . All interested parties are invited to join in the standards developing activities of these new subcommittees., D15.22, Non-Aqueous Coolants, While there has been an increased interest in non-aqueous coolants industry, there are no current ASTM standards in this area. D15.22 will begin to develop such standards. “The envisioned standards for non-aqueous coolants would be performance standards, rather than ingredient standards, to allow for formulations that are not currently proprietary,” says Jonathan T. Light, chief engineer, Evans…, D15.25, Diesel Exhaust Fluid, Diesel exhaust fluid, often referred to as DEF, is required by many diesel engine-powered vehicles delivered after January 2010. More recent environmental standards issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have created more stringent emissions standards for agricultural, construction and forestry equipment. DEF is used to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions, which allows original equipment…, D15.30, Industrial Heat Transfer Fluids, Members of D15 recognized that changes in the antifreeze industry, including new manufacturing technologies, improved inhibitor chemistries and recycling technologies, would likely be adapted to the facilities industry as a natural course of innovation. Because D15 has experience developing standards that are technically similar to the facilities heat transfer industry, it was deemed appropriate…, ASTM Committee D15 Next Meeting:, May 17-18, May Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, (D15.22) Jonathan T. Light, Evans Cooling Systems Inc., Sharon, Conn., Phone: 860-435-2418; jtlight@comcast.net ; (D15.25) Edward Eaton Sr., Amalgatech, Phoenix, Ariz., Phone: 602-252-0280; edeaton@amalgatech.com ; (D15.30) John Panasewicz, Clear Choice Antifreeze, Henderson, Colo., Phone: 303-227-9900; johnp@clearchoiceantifreeze.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joe Koury, Phone: 610-832-9804; jkoury@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8837