ASTM C1616-2007(2018) Standard Test Method for Determining the Moisture Content of Organic and Inorganic Insulation Materials by Weight《按重量测定有机和无机绝缘材料含水量的标准试验方法》.pdf

1、Designation: C1616 07 (Reapproved 2018)Standard Test Method forDetermining the Moisture Content of Organic and InorganicInsulation Materials by Weight1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1616; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or

2、, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This test method will determine the moisture content, asa percentage of the dry

3、 weight of organic and inorganicinsulation materials.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard. The values given in parentheses are forinformation only.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is th

4、eresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standa

5、rd-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation

6、C302 Test Method for Density and Dimensions of Pre-formed Pipe-Covering-Type Thermal InsulationC303 Test Method for Dimensions and Density of Pre-formed Block and BoardType Thermal InsulationC390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of ThermalInsulation Lots3. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitio

7、ns used in this specification,see Terminology C168.3.2 Symbols:3.2.1 Mmoisture content weight, percent.3.2.2 WIinitial specimen weight, lb (g).3.2.3 WMFmoisture-free specimen weight (g) M, lb.4. Summary of Test Method4.1 This test method is based upon weighing specimens ofthe insulation material and

8、 then drying the specimens byheating them in an oven to remove any moisture. Then themoisture content is determined using the calculation procedurein 9.1.5. Significance and Use5.1 Some insulation materials contain moisture, which willaffect the thermal and other physical properties of the insula-ti

9、on.6. Apparatus6.1 Air-circulating Oven.6.2 Scale (accurate to within 0.0011 lb (0.5 g).7. Sampling and Test Specimen Preparation7.1 Test SpecimenThe test specimen shall be of a size thatcan be conveniently tested in a drying oven but not less than 72cubic inches in volume such as 6 by 6 by 2 in. th

10、ick (150 by150 by 51 mm).8. Procedure8.1 Four test specimens shall be tested. Cut or prepare thefour specimens to meet the size requirements of 7.1.8.2 Measure and record the specimens weight (WI) imme-diately after the specimens are prepared to size. The specimensshall be weighed to the nearest 0.0

11、011 lb (0.5 g).8.3 Place the specimens in an air-circulating oven at atemperature specified in the material specification or at atemperature no higher than 230 6 10F (110 6 6C) for aminimum of 2 h. Cool the specimens to room temperature in adesiccator and measure their weight. Repeat the process unt

12、ilsuccessive weights agree to within 0.2 % of the specimenweight obtained in the latest weighing. Record these weights asmoisture free weight (WMF).1This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C16 on ThermalInsulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.33 on Insulat

13、ionFinishes and Moisture.Current edition approved April 1, 2018. Published May 2018. Originallyapproved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as C1616 07 (2012).DOI: 10.1520/C1616-07R18.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at

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15、nce with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.1NOTE 1When testing an insulation t

16、hat contains multiple ingredientsand one or more ingredients will dehydrate between the material specifi-cation upper temperature limit or above, the oven temperature can belowered. The oven temperature will be adjusted based on the chemical thedehydrates at the lowest temperature.9. Calculation9.1

17、Calculate the moisture content as follows:M 5 100FWI2 WMF!WMFG(1)9.2 The value reported shall be the numerical average of thecalculated moisture content of the four specimens rounded tothe nearest 0.1 percent.10. Report10.1 Report the following information:10.1.1 Complete sample identification inclu

18、ding tradename, manufacturer, lot number and date of production, whenknown,10.1.2 Date and time of test initiation,10.1.3 Date and time of all weight determinations alongwith the weights,10.1.4 Actual temperature used to dry the sample,10.1.5 Time to reach steady dry weight, and10.1.6 Report the res

19、ults of all the specimens tested for eachsample and the numerical average calculated in 9.2.11. Precision and Bias11.1 Precision and bias have not yet been determined but arebeing investigated. A precision and bias statement will beincluded when the proper data have been obtained and ana-lyzed.12. K

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