ASTM E1521-01(2006)

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Designation: E1521 − 01(Reapproved 2006)
Standard Test Method for
Liquid Holding Capacity of Granular Carriers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1521; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the 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. Scope 4.5 Suitable Fluids, dearomatized mixed aliphatic solvents
like Exxsol(R) D110 from Exxon Mobile Chemical Company,
1.1 This test method is used to determine the liquid holding
that boil in the range of 250–275°C and have a specific gravity
capacity (LHC) of granular carriers.
of 0.80–0.82.
1.2 The values stated in either SI or inch-pound units are to
4.6 Balance, accurate to 60.1 g.
be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are
for information only.
5. Safety Precautions
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1 Before testing, read the precautionary statements on the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
product label and material safety data sheet. Take proper
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
precautions to prevent skin contact and inhalation of the fines
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific
and vapors. Take care to prevent contamination of the sur-
precautionary statements, see Section 5.
rounding area. Always wear the appropriate safety equipment
and, where indicated, wear respiratory devices approved by
2. Summary of Test Method
NIOSH for the product being tested.
2.1 Incremental amounts of suitable fluids are added to a
6. Procedure
known weight of granular carrier. The point at which the
granules stick to the sides of the container allows calculation of
6.1 Weigh 7.0 6 0.1 g of granular carrier for LHC deter-
the LHC.
mination into a 29.6-mL glass bottle.
6.2 From a buret, add a suitable fluid as follows: 0.5-mL
3. Significance and Use
incrementsuntil2.0mLisreached,orthecarriermeetsoneend
3.1 This test method has been designed principally for
point condition. Shake between increments by hand or me-
granular carriers with LHC greater than 5.0 %. The incremen-
chanical shaker until completely absorbed. (A few sharp taps
tal amount of suitable fluid added can be adjusted down as
with the heel of the hand may be necessary to break up a
needed for carriers with LHC less than 5.0 %.
saturated portion.) Shaking should not exceed 2 min.
3.2 This test method is applicable to granules in the range
6.3 After the first 2.0 mL is added or one end point
from 4 to 100 mesh (4.75 to 0.150 mm).
condition is met, decrease the increments to 0.2 mL and
proceed as described in 6.2 until the end point is reached. The
4. Apparatus and Reagents
end point is indicated by two or more of the following:
4.1 Buret Stand.
6.3.1 Carrier darkens or appears wet.
4.2 Buret, 10 to 25 mL, accurate t
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