1、Designation: D 7173 05Standard Practice forDetermining the Separation Tendency of Polymer fromPolymer Modified Asphalt1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 7173; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This practice describes a laboratory procedure for de-termining the tendency of polymer to separate from poly
3、mermodified asphalt under static heated storage conditions. Theresults of testing on material prepared according to this practicemay be used as a guideline when formulating products or toestablish field handling procedures. Large differences in testresults between top and bottom specimens indicate t
4、hat there isa degree of incompatibility between the polymer and the baseasphalt.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 does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated wit
5、h its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and to determine theapplicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D36 Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Appa
6、ratus)D 7175 Test Method for Determining the Rheological Prop-erties of Asphalt Binder Using a Dynamic Shear Rheom-eter3. Summary of Practice3.1 A measured quantity of polymer modified asphalt in asealed aluminum tube is conditioned in a vertical position for48 h at a temperature of 163 6 5C (325 6
7、10F). At the endof the conditioning period, top and bottom portions areseparated and subjected to further testing to determine thedegree of separation. Tests chosen for this purpose depend onthe polymer modification system being evaluated and the typeof information desired by the user. Softening Poi
8、nt (TestMethod D36) and DSR (Test Method D 7175) are the mostcommon tests used for this purpose.4. Significance and Use4.1 Purchasers of polymer modified asphalt need to be givenguidelines on proper storage and handling procedures tomaintain the integrity of material they have purchased. Thispractic
9、e provides a significant tool for understanding thecharacteristics of these materials as well as comparing varioussources of supply.5. Apparatus5.1 Aluminum Tubes25-mm (1-in.) diameter by 125-mmto 140-mm (5- to 5.5-in.) length aluminum separation tubes,used to hold the test sample during conditionin
10、g.35.2 BalanceCapable of being read to the nearest 0.1 g.5.3 OvenCapable of maintaining a temperature of 163 65C (325 6 10F).5.4 FreezerCapable of maintaining a temperature of -106 10C (14 6 18F).5.5 RackCapable of supporting the aluminum tubes in avertical position in the oven and freezer.5.6 Conta
11、inersMetal or glass, 100 6 20-mL (3 oz)capacity.5.7 Hammer and Cutting ToolThe cutting tool must berigid and sharp to allow cutting of the tube containing thesample when at a low temperature.NOTE 1A tool known as a 6-in-1 painters tool has been found idealfor this purpose.1This practice is under the
12、 jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road andPaving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.47 onMiscellaneous Asphalt Tests.Current edition approved June 1, 2005. Published June 2005.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Custom
13、er Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Aluminum tubes suitable for this purpose may be obtained from R/H Specialtyfrom HMA Lab Supply, 3407 W. Leigh St., Richmond VA 23230,(888) 569-0499, as
14、 Part No. SC-4000; or from Freund Container, 11535 S. CentralAve., Alsip, IL, (800) 363-9822 as Part No. AC15. If you are aware of alternativesuppliers, please provide this information to ASTM International Headquarters.Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible
15、technical committee,1which you may attend.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.6. Procedure6.1 Place the empty aluminum tube in the rack, with sealedend down, or support it some other way in a vertical position.6.2 If the
16、sample is not already hot, heat it in the oven at 1636 5C (325 6 10F) until sufficiently fluid to pour. Stir thesample thoroughly and pour 50 6 0.5 g into the vertically heldtube. Depending on the type of tube used, either fold the excesstube over two times and crimp tightly, screw on the cap, inser
17、ta cork stopper wrapped in aluminum foil, or seal it in someother way to prevent the introduction of air.6.3 Place the sealed tube assembly in the 163 6 5C (325 610F) oven (other temperatures may be used if deemed moreappropriate by all parties). Allow the tube to stand undisturbedin the oven for a
18、period of 48 6 1 h. At the end of theconditioning period, remove the tube from the oven, and placeit immediately in the freezer at -10 6 10C (14 6 18F), takingcare to keep the tube in a vertical position at all times. Leavethe tube in the freezer for a minimum of4htosolidify thesample completely.6.4
19、 Remove the tube from the freezer and place it on a hardflat surface. Cut the section of the tube containing the specimeninto three portions of approximately equal length. A hammerand cutting tool is normally used, but other means areappropriate if they can make a clean separation. Discard thecenter
20、 asphalt section, and place the top and bottom portions ofthe tube into separate covered 100 6 20-mL (3 oz.) containers.Place the covered containers in the 163 6 5C (325 6 10F)oven until the asphalt is sufficiently fluid to remove the piecesof the aluminum tube, but not longer than 30 minutes.6.5 St
21、ir the samples thoroughly before pouring them up forcomparative testing of the top and bottom portions.7. Keywords7.1 Modified asphalt; polymer; separation; storageASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this
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