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All interested parties, particularly end users from the forensics sciences, are encouraged to join in the development of a proposed new ASTM standard, WK18814 , Guide for Relative Intensity Correction of Raman Spectrometers. WK18814 is being developed by Subcommittee E13.08 on Raman Spectroscopy, which is under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee E13 on Molecular Spectroscopy and…
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Installers of plumbing systems using PEX and PE-RT polyethylene pipe will be the primary users of a new ASTM International standard approved by Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems. The new standard, ASTM F2735 , Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings for SDR9 Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) and Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F17…
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Since the early 1980s, multivariate analytical techniques have been increasingly used in a variety of industries. A new ASTM International standard, E2617 , Practice for Validation of Empirically Derived Multivariate Calibrations, answers a need for standards for these techniques. Subcommittee E13.11 on Multivariate Analysis, under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee E13 on Molecular…
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A proposed new ASTM International standard, WK19571 , Practice for Requirements for New Pipe and Fitting Materials for Gas Distribution Systems, will give the natural gas industry an important tool and defined process in continuing research and development efforts that will lead to the streamlined introduction of innovative products for the gas distribution industry. ASTM WK19571 is under the…
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ASTM International Committee E31 on Healthcare Informatics notes the innovative use of the Continuity of Care Record within the Google Health application launched on May 20. Formally known as ASTM E2369 , Specification for Continuity of Care (CCR), the CCR standard is an XML-based format for access to, transport of and interoperable exchange of core summary health information. The CCR is intended…
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Subcommittee F17.26 on Olefin Based Pipe, part of ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems, is currently working on a large, comprehensive program to provide the engineering and specifying community with the appropriate tools to design, specify and size high density polyethylene water quality units. All interested parties are welcome to join in the activities of Subcommittee F17…
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ASTM International and AIIM, the international authority on Enterprise Content Management, have now published the Best Practices Guide – PDF Healthcare ( AIIM/ASTM BP-01-2008 ). This document describes a proposed, voluntary, industry-wide reference tool and guideline to describe the features and functionality of the Portable Document Format (PDF) for the healthcare industry. It is designed to…
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ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems has developed a new standard that covers use of polyethylene pipe for gas gathering purposes. F 2619/F 2619M , Specification for High-Density Polyethylene (PE) Line Pipe, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F17.60 on Gas. “Polyethylene pipe does not rust, rot or corrode, does not require cathodic protection and for many hazardous…
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Pipe and resin manufacturers, municipalities and gas companies will be able to use a new ASTM International standard to qualify the butt fusion parameters and procedures for different pipe materials. Subcommittee F17.40 on Test Methods, part of ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems, has developed the new standard, F 2634 , Test Method for Laboratory Testing of Polyethylene (…
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A new ASTM International specification recently approved by Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems standardizes improved technology in polyethylene resins that exhibit higher-temperature long-term strength rating for pressure piping applications. The new standard, F 2623 , Specification for Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) SDR 9 Tubing, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F17.26…