ASTM D964-03(2008)e1

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Designation: D 964 – 03 (Reapproved 2008)
Designation:D964 – 65 (Reapproved 1996)
Standard Specification for
Metallic Copper Powder for Use in Antifouling Paints
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 964; 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.
´ NOTE—Keywords were added editorially in May 1996.
—The units statement in subsection 1.2 was corrected editorially in July 2008.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers copper powder for use in antifouling paints.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 185Test Methods for Coarse Particles in Pigments, Pastes, and Paints Test Methods for Coarse Particles in Pigments
D 283 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Cuprous Oxide and Copper Pigments
3. Composition
3.1 The pigment shall consist essentially of finely divided copper metal and shall conform to the following requirements:
Copper, min, %
Copper, min, (Percent) 99
Coarse particles, max, % 1.0
Coarse particles, 325 Mesh, max, (Percent) 1.0
4. Sampling
4.1 Two samples shall be taken at random from different packages from each lot, batch, day’s pack, or other unit of production
in a shipment. When no markings distinguishing between units of production appear, samples shall be taken from different
packages in the ratio of two samples for each 10 000 lb (5000 kg), except that for shipments of less than 10 000 lb two samples
shall be taken.At the option of the purchaser, the samples may be tested separately or after blending in equal quantities the samples
from the same production unit to form a composite sample.
5. Test Methods
5.1 Tests shall be conducted in accordan
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