1、Designation: B329 06 (Reapproved 2012)Standard Test Method forApparent Density of Metal Powders and Compounds Usingthe Scott Volumeter1This standard is issued under the fixed designation B329; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of
2、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.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.1. Scope*1.1 This test meth
3、od covers determination of the apparentdensity of metal powders and related compounds using theScott Volumeter, also known as the Paint Pigment Volumeter.1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.3 This standard doe
4、s not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Stan
5、dards:2B215 Practices for Sampling Metal PowdersB243 Terminology of Powder MetallurgyB873 Test Method for Measuring Volume of Apparent Den-sity Cup Used in Test Methods B 212, B 329, and B 4173. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of terms used in this testmethod see Terminology B243.4. Signif
6、icance and Use4.1 This test method covers the evaluation of the apparentdensity physical characteristic of powders. The degree ofcorrelation between the results of this test and the quality ofpowders in use will vary with each particular application andhas not been fully determined.4.2 The apparent
7、density measured via this test method isoften referred to as the “Scott Density.”5. Apparatus5.1 Fig. 1 shows the Scott Volumeter consisting of thefollowing parts:5.1.1 Top Funnels A large funnel with a 16-mesh screenand a small conical funnel for directing the powder into thebaffle box. Funnels and
8、 screen may be brass or stainless steel.5.1.2 Baffle BoxA box with two glass sides and twowooden sides containing a series of four glass baffle plates.The wooden baffle box may be substituted by a water-resistant material, such as stainless steel, if washing is moredesirable than air cleaning.5.1.3
9、Bottom Funnel A small brass or stainless steelfunnel directly beneath lower baffle box opening for directingthe powder into the density cup.5.1.4 Density Cups A cylindrical cup having a capacity of25.00 6 0.03 cm3, with an inside diameter of 28.00 6 0.50mm; or a square cup with a capacity of 16.39 6
10、 0.05 cm3(1.000 6 0.003 in.3). Density cups may be either brass orstainless steel.5.1.5 StandA90 pivoting wooden or stainless steel standto support the funnels and the baffle box concentric with thedensity cup so that the bottom funnel lower opening is 19 mm(34 in.) above the top of the density cup
11、as shown in Fig. 1when using the cubic inch cup. Fig. 2 shows some suggestedmodifications for use of the metric cup. Modifications A and Cof Fig. 2 are suggested when the metric cup is to be usedexclusively. Modification B of Fig. 2 is suggested when bothcups are to be used interchangeably.5.2 Instr
12、ument SupportAstand or bench surface, level andvibration free.5.3 BalanceA balance having a capacity of at least 200 gand an accuracy of 60.05 g with full-range taring capability.5.4 BrushA good quality, 25.4-mm (1-in.) wide brush,preferably nylon.1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM
13、Committee B09 on MetalPowders and Metal Powder Productsand is the direct responsibility of Subcommit-tee B09.03 on Refractory Metal Powders.Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2012. Published October 2012. Originallyapproved in 1958. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as B329 98 (2006).DOI: 10.1520
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15、 of this standardCopyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States15.5 SpatulaA standard 12.7-mm (12-in.) wide stainlesssteel laboratory spatula.6. Test Specimen6.1 Obtain a test specimen in accordance with PracticesB215.6.2 A minimum o
16、f 25 cm3(1.5 in.3) of powder for thesquare cup and 35 cm3(2.0 in.3) of powder for the cylindricalcup will be needed.7. Calibration and Standardization7.1 The density cups shall be calibrated in accordance withASTM Test Method B873.8. Procedure8.1 Tare or preweigh the density cup.8.2 Pour the powder
17、being tested carefully into the topreceiving funnel and permit the powder to run into the densityFIG. 1 Density Apparatus AssemblyFIG. 2 Suggested Methods of Modifying the Wooden Scott Volumeter for Metric Density CupB329 06 (2012)2cup. Completely fill the density cup to overflowing or fill tooverfl
18、owing and form a mound of powder above the top of thedensity cup. If the powder is not free-flowing, carefully brushthe sample through the top receiving funnel screen withoutjarring the volumeter. Jarring of the volumeter could result inpacking of the powder in the density cups, thus givingerroneous
19、ly high values.8.3 Remove the excess powder in the density cup by passingthe edge of the spatula blade parallel to, and in contact with, thetop of the cup. Move the spatula smoothly along the top surfaceof the cup and back again until all excess powder has beenremoved, special care being taken to di
20、rect the excess powderinto the unfilled areas of the cup. It is important that the spatulabe kept level at all times to prevent packing or pulling out ofthe powder. Perform the completed leveling operation toproduce a uniform powder surface perfectly level with the topof the density cup.8.4 After th
21、e leveling operation, lightly tap the side of thedensity cup to settle the powder to avoid spilling whiletransferring the cup to the balance for weighing.8.5 Determine the mass of the powder to the nearest 0.1 g byweighing the cup plus powder and, if preweighed and not tared,subtracting the mass of
22、the cup.9. Calculation9.1 Divide the mass of the powder by the volume of the cupto obtain the apparent density.10. Report10.1 Report test results as “Scott Density” or “ApparentDensity, Scott” in grams per cubic centimetre to the nearest 0.1g/cm3.NOTE 1If the square cup is used, multiply the result
23、obtained in gramsper cubic inch by 0.0610 for conversion to grams per cubic centimetre.10.2 Report which density cup was used in the test.10.3 Include a reference to this test method in the report.11. Precision and Bias11.1 PrecisionPrecision has been determined from round-robin testing performed pr
24、ior to the approval of this testmethod. Those results, which have been re-verified, show aprecision of from 63 to 7 % of the value determined as the 2 limits for powders with apparent densities of 1 to 5 g/cm3.11.2 BiasBias cannot be stated since there is no univer-sally accepted standard instrument
25、, nor are there certifiedstandards available.12. Keywords12.1 apparent density; bulk density; Paint Pigment Volume-ter; powder metallurgy; powders; refractory metals; Scottdensity; Scott VolumeterSUMMARY OF CHANGESCommittee B09 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since t
26、he last issue (June 2003)that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Nov. 1, 2006)(1) Modifications were made to the test method to allow for theuse of stainless steel upper and lower funnels, density cups, andbaffle box as alternatives to the brass funnels and cups andwooden baffle box.(2)
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