1、Designation: B703 10Standard Test Method forApparent Density of Metal Powders and RelatedCompounds Using the Arnold Meter1This standard is issued under the fixed designation B703; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the
2、 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. Scope*1.1 This test method covers a quantitative laboratory proce-dure for determining the apparent density of both fr
3、ee-flowingand non-free-flowing metal powders, lubricated metal powdermixtures, and powder compounds.1.2 With the exception of the values for mass, volume, anddensity, for which the use of the gram and the cubic centimetreunits is the long-standing industry practice, the values stated ininch-pound un
4、its are to be regarded as standard. The valuesgiven in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI unitsthat are provided for information only and are not consideredstandard.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsi
5、bility 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 Standards:2B212 Test Method for Apparent Density of Free-FlowingMetal Powders Using the Hall Flowmeter Fun
6、nelB215 Practices for Sampling Metal PowdersB243 Terminology of Powder MetallurgyB329 Test Method for Apparent Density of Metal Powdersand Compounds Using the Scott VolumeterB417 Test Method for Apparent Density of Non-Free-Flowing Metal Powders Using the Carney FunnelE177 Practice for Use of the Te
7、rms Precision and Bias inASTM Test MethodsE456 Terminology Relating to Quality and StatisticsE691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study toDetermine the Precision of a Test Method2.2 MPIF Standard:3MPIF 48 Determination of Apparent Density of Metal Pow-ders Using the Arnold Meter3. Termino
8、logy3.1 DefinitionsUseful definitions of terms for metal pow-ders and powder metallurgy are found in Terminology B243.Additional descriptive PM information is available in theRelated Materials section of Volume 02.05 of the Annual Bookof ASTM Standards.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Stand
9、ard:3.2.1 Arnold Apparent Density (ADA)the mass per unitvolume of a powder, expressed in gram per cubic centimetreunits, determined in accordance with the procedure in this testmethod.3.2.2 Arnold Meterthe laboratory instrumentation pic-tured in Fig. 1, consisting of a steel die block with a precise
10、cavity and a powder delivery cylinder, that is used to determinea quantitative value for Arnold Apparent Density, (ADA).4. Summary of Test Method4.1 The test method consists of first collecting a 20 cm3volume of the test powder by slowly sliding a cylindricalsleeve containing the test powder over a
11、precise cavity in a dieblock.4.2 The mass of the volume of powder thus collected isdetermined and the Arnold Apparent Density (ADA), is calcu-lated as mass divided by volume and expressed in g/cm3units.5. Significance and Use5.1 The apparent density is an important measure of amaterial characteristi
12、c of the powder that is useful to thepowder producers and powder users in determining quality andlot to lot consistency.5.2 This test method is applicable to free-flowing andnon-free-flowing metal powders, lubricated powder mixturesand metal compounds.5.3 The apparent density of a lubricated metal p
13、owdermixture may be different when a quantity settles after fallinginto the die cavity during automatic compacting as compared1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B09 on MetalPowders and Metal Powder Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcom-mittee B09.02 on Base M
14、etal Powders.Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2010. Published September 2010. Originallyapproved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as B703 05. DOI:10.1520/B0703-10.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.
15、 For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3This report is available from Metal Powder Industries Federation, 105 CollegeRoad East, Princeton, NJ 085401*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.Copyrig
16、ht ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.with the value obtained from a measurement taken in thelaboratory under controlled test conditions.5.4 This test method simulates the action of the feed shoe ona powder compacting press and giv
17、es an apparent density valuethat closely approximates the apparent density of the powder inthe die cavity after the production filling operation.5.5 Knowledge of this apparent density value for the finallubricated production powder mixture is very helpful to thepowder metallurgy (PM) parts fabricato
18、r to set the compressionratios for fixed fill die cavity tooling.5.6 The values of apparent density obtained on metalpowders with this test method are approximately 0.2 g/cm3higher than those obtained using the Hall Funnel, Test MethodB212, the Carney Funnel, Test Method B417; or the ScottVolumeter,
19、 Test Method B329.5.7 This test method may be part of a purchase agreementbetween the powder supplier and PM parts producer, or it maybe an internal quality control test for either party.6. Apparatus6.1 Steel Die Block4A hardened, tempered (60 HRCmin.), ground and demagnetized tool steel block appro
20、ximately6.50 by 2.50 in. (165 by 64 mm) and 1.0000 6 0.0001 in.(25.400 6 0.003 mm) in thickness, having a precise centrallylocated through-hole 1.2466 6 0.0001 in. (31.664 6 0.003mm) in diameter with a volume of 20.0 cm3(see Fig. 2). Thesurfaces of the sides of the die block shall be given arougheni
21、ng treatment to aid in handling during use (see Fig. 1).6.2 Powder Delivery Cylinder4A nonferrous cylindricalsleeve, preferably brass or bronze, approximately 1.75 in. (44mm) outside diameter and 1.50 in. (38 mm) inside diameterwith a height of about 1.50 in. (38 mm), (see Fig. 2). Thecylinder shoul
22、d be inscribed on the ID with a ring at approxi-mately three quarters of its height to indicate 50 cm36.3 Weighing PaperA sheet of coated or waxed paperapproximately 6.0 in. (150 mm) square.6.4 BalanceA laboratory balance readable to 0.001 g, andwith a capacity of at least 200 g, to be used for dete
23、rmining themass of the test specimen to the nearest 0.01 g.7. Test Sample7.1 The test sample shall be approximately 50 cm3ofpowder, obtained in accordance with Practices B215, that willfill the delivery cylinder to about three quarters of its height.8. Procedure8.1 Tare the sheet of coated weighing
24、paper and lay it on aflat level surface.8.2 Thoroughly clean the steel die block and the powderdelivery cylinder with a dry cotton cloth to remove any loosepowder particles. Re-demagnetize the die if necessary.8.3 Place the steel die block in the center of the sheet oftared paper.8.4 Locate the empt
25、y delivery cylinder upright on the steeldie block, on either side of the die cavity.8.5 Carefully fill the delivery cylinder with the 50 cm3testsample of powder to the ring inscribed at three-quarters of itsheight.8.6 With downward pressure on the delivery cylinder,slowly and smoothly slide it forwa
26、rd across the cavity whilesimultaneously rotating it. This produces a cascading action bythe powder as it falls into the cavity. Continue these motionsuntil the cylinder passes completely over the cavity. Then,maintaining downward pressure on the cylinder, slide itstraight back over the cavity to th
27、e starting location. Thissliding action must be slow enough to leave the cavity in thedie block completely filled.8.7 Slowly lift the die block together with the partiallyempty delivery cylinder off the weighing paper to allow the4The sole source of supply of the Arnold Density Meter complete with b
28、ushingknown to the committee at this time is Arnold P/M Consulting Services, 648 CedarRoad, St. Marys, PA 15857. An apparatus may be produced according to thedrawings, Fig. 2, in this standard. If you are aware of alternative suppliers, pleaseprovide this information to ASTM International Headquarte
29、rs. Your comments willreceive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee,1which you may attend.FIG. 1 Arnold MeterB703 102contents (the test specimen) of the die cavity to collect on thepaper, being careful not to tip the block and possibly spilladditional powder.8.8 T
30、ransfer the pre-weighed paper with the powder to thebalance and determine the mass of the powder collected to thenearest 0.01 g. This is M, the mass of the test specimen.9. Calculation9.1 Calculate theArnoldApparent Density, (ADA), from thefollowing equation:Arnold Apparent Density, ADA!, g/cm35MV(1
31、)where:M = mass of test specimen, g.V = volume of die cavity, 20.0 cm3.10. Report10.1 Report the Arnold Apparent Density, (ADA), as thearithmetic average of three determinations, taken on threeseparate test samples and rounded to the nearest 0.01 g/cm3.11. Precision and Bias11.1 Interlaboratory Test
32、 ProgramAn interlaboratorystudy of the Arnold Apparent Density test method was con-ducted by ASTM Subcommittee B09.02 in conjunction withthe Metal Powder Producers Association of the Metal PowderIndustries Federation in 1991. Each of eight laboratories testedthree randomly drawn test samples from ea
33、ch of seven differentmetal powders. The design of the experiment followed theprotocol of Practice E691, and an analysis of the within-between laboratory test data is contained in MPIF researchreport MPPA R-48-0053.DimensionsLetter Inches MillimetresA 6.50 165B 2.50 64C 1.0000 6 0.0001 25.400 6 0.003
34、D 1.2466 6 0.0001 31.664 6 0.003E 1.50 38F 1.75 44G 1.13 29H 1.50 38FIG. 2 Arnold Apparent Density MeterB703 10311.2 Test ResultsThe precision information presentedherein has been calculated for the comparison of two testresults, each of which is the average of three individual testdeterminations.11
35、.3 95% Repeatability Limit (within a laboratory)Thewithin a laboratory limit, r, as defined by Terminology E456,isestimated to be 0.08 g/cm3. At the 95% confidence level,duplicate Arnold Apparent Density test results from the samelaboratory should not be considered to be different unless theydiffer
36、by more than 0.08 g/cm3.11.4 95% Reproducibility Limit (between laboratories)The between laboratories limit, R, as defined by TerminologyE456, is estimated to be 0.17 g/cm3. At the 95% confidencelevel, two Arnold Apparent Density test results from twodifferent laboratories should not be considered t
37、o be differentunless they differ by more than 0.17 g/cm3.11.5 BiasNo information can be presented on the bias ofthe procedure in this test method because no material that hasan accepted reference value is available.11.6 Measurement UncertaintyThe precision of this testmethod shall be considered by t
38、hose performing the test whenreporting Arnold Apparent Density test results.12. Keywords12.1 apparent density; Arnold Apparent Density; ArnoldMeter; density of non-free-flowing powders; metal powders;production apparent densitySUMMARY OF CHANGESCommittee B09 has identified the location of selected c
39、hanges to this standard since the last issue (B905 - 05)that may impact the use of this standard. (September 1, 2010)(1) Revised title to add “metal” and “related compounds.”(2) Revised 1.2 to reflect the change of this standard from anSI standard to an inch-pound standard in order to comply withAST
40、M rules regarding units.(3) Revised 2.1 to add reference to E177, E456, and E691.(4) Added 3.2.1 for the definition of Arnold Apparent Density.(5) Added new Fig. 1, photograph of the Arnold Meter.(6) Added new Fig. 2, drawn to ASTM standards.(7) Revised Section 5.(8) Rewrote and renumbered Section 8
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