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Advancing gas analysis technology is leading to the development of a proposed new ASTM International standard, WK22331 , Test Method for Simultaneous Determination of Oxygen, Nitrogen and Hydrogen in Titanium and Titanium Alloys by the Inert Gas Fusion Technique. Analyzers are now available that can simultaneously test titanium and titanium alloys for oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen. This…
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The use of rolling devices can provide a means to evaluate the adhesion of weather seals, for quality control in new installations, general evaluation of existing installations, and the investigation of water and air leakage through building enclosures. In order to better facilitate the use of rolling devices, ASTM International Committee C24 on Building Seals and Sealants is developing a…
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All interested parties are invited to join in the ongoing development of a proposed new standard, WK19982 , Test Method for ICP Analysis of Calcium and Magnesium in Magnesium Ferrosilicon. WK19982 is being developed by Subcommittee E01.01 on Iron, Steel and Ferroalloys, part of ASTM International Committee E01 on Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores and Related Materials. According to Robert…
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Responding to requests from representatives of the copper industry, ASTM International Committee E01 on Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores and Related Materials has developed a new standard, E2575 , Test Method for Determination of Oxygen in Copper and Copper Alloys. The new standard is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E01.05 on Cu, Pb, Zn, Cd, Sn, Be, Their Alloys and Related Metals. …
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ASTM International Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, marking its significant contributions to the global amusement industry. ASTM is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world., F24 Standards: The Foundation for Safe Fun, Since 1978, ASTM Committee F24 has developed the standards that are the underpinning of safety for amusement rides and attractions around the world. During the past three decades, Committee F24 has contributed a comprehensive range of standards that cover design, manufacturing, maintenance, inspection and operations across traditional amusement rides, specialty rides and attractions, and water-…, F24: Global Experts Developing Internationally Accepted Standards, ASTM Committee F24 brings together global amusement industry stakeholders in a best-in-class standards development forum. Today, F24 comprises approximately 500 professionals from 23 countries across North America, South America, Europe and Asia. F24 members include ride designers and manufacturers, engineers, technicians, regulators, inspectors, park owners and operators, consumer advocacy…, Supporting Ride Innovation and Amusement Growth, As new categories of amusement rides have been introduced and grown in popularity, ASTM Committee F24 has kept pace by addressing emerging requirements for standards. In the last several years, new F24 subcommittees have been formed to address growth in areas such as water rides as well as specialty attractions like go-karts, inflatable amusement devices and bumper boats., A Model of Industry Cooperation, To help to establish worldwide consistency in major areas of ride safety standards, ASTM Committee F24 works in close partnership with other representative organizations of the global amusement industry, such as the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA). ASTM F24 and IAAPA bring together representatives from industry and standards bodies from around the world for…
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A proposed new standard is being developed for the industrial radiation processing industry and irradiation research facilities where absorbed-dose measurement is critical. The proposed standard, WK15409 , Practice for Dosimetry in Radiation Processing, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E10.01 on Radiation Processing: Dosimetry and Applications, which is part of ASTM International…
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Questions raised at a dosimetry symposium in 1998 have led to the development of a proposed new ASTM International standard, WK13464 , Guide for Performance Characterization of Dosimeters for Use in Radiation Processing. WK13464 is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E10.01 on Radiation Processing: Dosimetry and Applications, part of ASTM International Committee E10 on Nuclear Technology and…
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ASTM International Committee C24 on Building Seals and Sealants invites interested parties to participate in the development of a proposed new standard that will use photographs to illustrate various types of sealant failures. WK11731 , Guide for Diagnosing Sealant Failure by Comparison to Reference Photographs, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee C24.10 on Specifications, Guides and…
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X-ray fluorescence spectrometry is used often to determine a wide range of elements in alloys. The technique provides rapid, accurate, and precise multi-element analysis that enables efficient melt process control. It is also widely used for certification and over-check analysis of product. Although x-ray fluorescence has become a widely used technique of analysis by the nickel alloy industry,…
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The rapid growth and variety of rides being developed within the water park industry has created a need for new standards to regulate the design and installation of water slides. While individual states within the United States had created rules and guidelines for water slides, these often varied greatly from each other. A new standard developed by ASTM International Committee F24 on Amusement…