1、Designation: C1121/C1121M 04 (Reapproved 2015)Standard Test Method forTurner and Newall (T and N) Wet-Length Classification ofAsbestos1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1121/C1121M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the yearof original adoption or, in the
2、case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A superscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This test method covers the operation of the Turner andNewall (T and N) wet sieving clas
3、sifier for asbestos,2and aprocedure for the determination of fiber length distribution andfines (defined in Terminology D2946) content of milled asbes-tos fiber (74 m 200 mesh) sieve described in SpecificationE11.1.2 For purposes of estimating length distribution, the test islimited to samples free
4、from excessive quantities of non-fibrous particles or contaminants. Quantities exceeding 0.05 gretained in any given length fractions are considered excessive.1.3 For comparisons between different fiber grades, onlythose specimens which have approximately the same degree offiberization as determined
5、 by Test Methods D2752/D2752Mwill give completely meaningful results.1.4 This test method is not applicable to ultrafine grades ofasbestos powders which contain little or no fibers retained ona 74-m 200 mesh sieve. This method is restricted to QuebecStandard3grades 4A to 7D inclusive as determined b
6、y TestMethod D3639/D3639M.NOTE 1This is an alternative procedure to Test Method D2589/D2589M.1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound unitsare to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated ineach system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, eachsystem shall be used indepe
7、ndently of the other. Combiningvalues from the two systems may result in non-conformancewith the standard.1.6 WarningBreathing of asbestos dust is hazardous.Asbestos and asbestos products present demonstrated healthrisks for users and for those with whom they come into contact.In addition to other p
8、recautions, when working with asbestos-cement products, minimize the dust that results. For informa-tion on the safe use of chrysoltile asbestos, refer to “Safe Useof Chrysotile Asbestos: A Manual on Preventive and ControlMeasures.”41.7 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety conc
9、erns, 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. For a specifichazard statement, see 1.6.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards
10、:5D2589/D2589M Test Method for McNett Wet Classificationof Dual Asbestos FiberD2590/D2590M Test Method for Sampling Chrysotile As-bestosD2752/D2752M Test Methods for Air Permeability of As-bestos FibersD2946 Terminology for Asbestos and AsbestosCementProductsD3639/D3639M Test Method for Classificati
11、on of Asbestosby Quebec Standard TestD3879 Test Method for Sampling Amphibole Asbestos(Withdrawn 2009)6E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and TestSievesE177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias inASTM Test Methods2.2 Other Standard:Quebec Asbestos Mining Association (QAMA)
12、 StandardDesignation of Chrysotile Asbestos Grades31This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C17 onFiber-Reinforced Cement Products and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeC17.03 on Asbestos - Cement Sheet Products and Accessories.Current edition approved July 1, 2015. Pu
13、blished July 2015. Originally approvedin 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C1121 04(2009)1. DOI:10.1520/C1121_C1121M-04R15.2The apparatus is supplied, on a non-profit basis, as a service to the asbestosindustry by TAF International, Bowdon House, Ashburton Rd. W, Trafford Park,Manchest
14、er M170RQ, England.3Available from the Asbestos Institute, 1300 Sherbrooke St. West, Suite 412,Montreal QC, Canada H3A 2M8.4Available from The Asbestos Institute, http:/ referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Bo
15、ok of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.6The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United State
16、s13. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsRefer to Terminology D2946.4. Summary of Test Method4.1 A weighed specimen of asbestos fiber is dispersed inwater and the dispersion is allowed to flow by gravity througha series of superposed screens which rotate in a horizontalplane. The suspension flows through succ
17、essively finer screenswhich retain the oversized fibers. The rotation of the screensdistributes the incoming fiber suspension throughout thevessel, and the swirling motion created by the incoming jet ofwater maintains the fibers in suspension and ensures that theyall encounter the screen apertures.4
18、.2 At the end of the test period, the screens bearing theclassified fiber fractions are removed from the vessels, dried,and weighed. The 74 m fines content is estimated bydifference.5. Significance and Use5.1 This test method provides a simple procedure forobtaining information on the fiber length d
19、istribution of suit-able asbestos fiber. The use of relatively low cost apparatus,small test specimens, and a short test period, enhance theusefulness of this test method.5.2 Normally, results obtained by this test method arereproducible under comparable laboratory conditions.However, close agreemen
20、t cannot be expected unless alldeviations from the procedure, however minor, are avoided.Moreover, results for longer fiber grades are influenced to agreater extent by differences in fiber length distribution, andcharacteristics, than are those for shorter grades.5.3 This test is suitable for specif
21、ication acceptance andmanufacturing control.5.4 It is assumed that all undersized fibers, and only those,will pass through any given sieve aperture. However, thisidealized condition is not normally achieved. Thus, resultsshould not be misconstrued as true length distribution data.6. Apparatus6.1 Wet
22、 Sieving Classifier, consisting of four 127-mm 5-in.diameter rotating circular vessels, the bottom of which arefitted with 98-mm 3.86-in. diameter screens, stacked verti-cally and concentrically in order of diminishing screen aper-tures. The apparatus is fitted with stirrers to prevent screenblindin
23、g, and with spouts for conducting the drainage fromeach vessel to the following vessel. The lowest vessel dis-charges onto a 74-m 200 mesh sieve 203.2 mm 8 in. indiameter, in the base of the apparatus as shown in Fig. 1.6.1.1 The rotational speed for the sieves must be 190 + 5rpm.6.1.2 The stroke fr
24、equency for the agitators must be 192 +5 strokes/min.6.2 Sieve Disksfitted with screen cloth equivalent to 2.36mm, 1.18 mm, 600 m, 300 m, 74 m, and 63 m US No. 8,16, 30, 50, and 200, are required. British Standard, Tyler, andUS Standard equivalent sieves are listed in Table 1.6.3 Test Sieve (74-m 20
25、0 mesh), 203.2-mm 8-in.diameter, as described in Specification E11, or equivalent Tyleror British Standard for country of use.6.4 Sieve Disk (63 m U.S. No. 230), of finer mesh fordrying 74-m 200 mesh fractions.6.5 Fraction Collector, supplied with the apparatus, oroptional suction arrangement, such
26、as a Bchner funnel.6.6 Drying ApparatusDrying Oven (Convection Type, orMechanical Draft) or Infrared Drying Device.6.7 Pressure Regulator and Filterif required, to ensure aconstant flow of clean water to the classifier.7. Hazards7.1 Warningsee 1.6.FIG. 1 Turner and Newall ClassifierTABLE 1 Sieve Equ
27、ivalentsStandard Designations Alternative Designations Aperture SizesAUSABandBritishTylerMeshper in.USA No.BritishMesh(approx.)per in.mmin. (ap-prox.)2.36 mm 8 8 7 2.36 0.09291.18 mm 14 16 14 1.18 0.0465600 m 28 30 25 0.60 0.0236300 m 48 50 52 0.30 0.011875 m 200 200 200 0.075 0.0029553 m 250 230 24
28、0 0.063 0.00248ASpecified apertures are now identical for the three series.BIdentical with ASTM Standard sieves and ISO Standard apertures.C1121/C1121M 04 (2015)28. Sampling, Test Specimens, and Test Units8.1 Sampling:8.1.1 Select samples in accordance with Test MethodsD2590/D2590M, in the case of c
29、hrysotile asbestos, and D3879for amphibole asbestos.8.2 Test Specimen:8.2.1 From the bulk laboratory sample, draw two specimensweighing approximately 15 g 0.5 oz. Reduce each specimenby coning and quartering to 2 6 0.005 g.9. Procedure9.1 Disperse a test specimen in 400 cm3of water in a500-cm3beaker
30、 and allow it to soak 4 min. After this period,stir intermittently by hand for a further period of 1 min. Stirgently and diametrically across the beaker to disperse theasbestos without excessive fiberizing action.9.2 While the test specimen is soaking, thoroughly wet allthe disks of the sieve series
31、 and fit to the classifier. Thoroughlywet the screen cloth of a clean 74-m 200 mesh, 203.2-mm8-in. diameter standard test sieve and place it in the recess inthe top of the classifier base, and center the small plastic disksupplied with the apparatus atop the screen surface beneath thefourth vessel o
32、utlet.NOTE 2Verify the tare weight of each sieve disk daily.9.3 Open the water control valve, start the drive motor,adjusting the flow of water through the classifier to 0.0808cm3/s 1.28 U.S. gal/min or the 64 graduation on the flowme-ter tube when reading the top of the float, and ensure that there
33、are no leaks caused by inadequate clamping of the sieve disks.Rectify any such leaks by unclamping the plastic vessel,readjusting the sieve disk, and reclamping the plastic vessel.Ensure that the side of the water jet impinges on the top screenabout 3 mm from the inner edge of the lower bevelled par
34、t ofthe plastic vessel. Adjust the water spout if necessary.NOTE 3Check the operating water level in the top three vessels daily.The level should be to the top surface of the clamping lugs within 63.2mm 0.125 in. If the water level is high or low in any vessel, adjust thecopper outlet tube of that v
35、essel to obtain the desired level. Only veryslight adjustments are necessary.9.4 Slowly pour the water dispersion containing the testspecimen from the beaker into the first (top) vessel, ensuringno overflow. Accomplish this operation within 20 to 25 s. Startthe timing period at this point. Wash out
36、any residue from thebeaker with a small volume of clean water into the first vessel.NOTE 4A plastic wash bottle is useful for this purpose.9.5 During the test, manually rotate the 74-m 200 meshscreen slightly at 30 s intervals, recentering the plastic disk oneach occasion, for improved operation and
37、 to prevent blinding.If the water level in either of the two lowest rotating sieve unitsrises continuously, as may happen with short or talcy grades,lower the stirrer on the appropriate sieve by pressing down onthe control knob on the left-hand side of the classifier body.Immediately clear any fiber
38、 which lodges in the orifices of anyof the sieving units, by means of a wire hook. A clue to thismalfunction is given if the water level in any of the units risesunduly.9.6 At the end of the 300-s (5 min) test period, stop the flowof water and when each unit has drained, wash down any fiberremaining
39、 on the walls of the vessel, using a plastic wash-bottle and directing the water jet in a direction opposite to themotion of the vessel. Then, stop the motor.9.7 Unclamp the plastic vessels and remove each sieve diskin turn from its sieving unit, after ensuring that any fiberremaining in the conical
40、 depression in the sieve holder abovehas been washed down.9.8 Carefully wash the fiber retained by the 203.2-mm 8in. diameter, 74-m 200 mesh sieve onto a 63-m 230mesh sieve disk held in the fraction collector (or Bchnerfunnel) and apply a vacuum to speed the filtration. A venturitype water-jet sucti
41、on pump may be used for this purpose.Connect the suction tube to the outlet of the fraction collector.9.9 Dry the fiber fractions retained on their respective sievedisks to a constant weight of 105 to 110C 220 to 230F bymeans of the drying apparatus.9.10 After drying, cool the sieve disks and their
42、fiberfractions for a minimum period of 0.9 ks (15 min) in apartly-closed container and immediately determine the mass to0.005 g. Subtract the tare weight (previously determined) ofeach sieve disk from the gross weight of the correspondingfiber fraction and sieve disk.10. Calculation or Interpretatio
43、n of Results10.1 A typical classification of a Grade 4 fiber, withcalculation, is provided in the following example:Screen 2.36mm1.18mm600m300m74m74mMassretained, g0.080 0.460 0.500 0.180 0.270 .74 m 200mesh = 2.0 (0.80 + 0.460 + 0.500 + 0.180 + 0.270) = 0.510 gFractionmass, %4.0 23.0 25.0 9.0 13.5
44、25.5Cumulativemass, %4.0 27.0 52.0 61.0 74.5 100.011. Report11.1 Fully identify the sample stating the origin and thegrade designation.11.2 Report the average values of two acceptable tests andstate the series of screens used.11.3 If cumulative values have been calculated, report thosealso.12. Preci
45、sion and Bias12.1 General Considerations:12.1.1 If the corresponding individual percentages obtainedfor each screen fraction of the duplicate specimens differ bymore than three units of percentage, test a third specimen.Average the results of two acceptable tests.12.2 PrecisionTo obtain the desired
46、precision observe theprecautions in Annex A1.12.3 Repeatability:C1121/C1121M 04 (2015)312.3.1 The intralaboratory multiple-operator, single-apparatus repeatability is 60.1 g 2 s obtained on any fraction,with Grade 4 fibers, as defined in Practice E177.12.3.2 The equivalent repeatability for Grade 7D
47、 fibers is60.1 g.12.4 ReproducibilityReproducibility has not yet been es-tablished in accordance with the requirements of ASTM.12.5 BiasIn comparison with the results obtained by TestMethod D2589/D2589M for results expressed as cumulativefractions retained as a function of screen aperture on log-pro
48、bability graph paper, no statistically significant bias hasbeen obtained.NOTE 5At some laboratory locations, the use of stainless steel screencloth has been found to give reproducible results over a longer period oftime.NOTE 6In the case of crudy fibers, the classified fractions may beretained for e
49、xamination and the percentage of crudy bundles and rockparticles determined by an approved method.13. Keywords13.1 asbestos; classification; length; length classification; Tand N; Turner and Newall; wet length; wet length classificationANNEXES(Mandatory Information)A1. PRECAUTIONS TO PROMOTE PRECISION AND PREVENT BIASA1.1 To obtain required precision and bias, the followinggeneral precautions should be observed.A1.1.1 Determine that all th
