ASTM D586-23
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Ash and Organic Matter Content of Degradable Erosion Control Products
Standard Test Method for Ash and Organic Matter Content of Degradable Erosion Control Products
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The ash content of the degradable ECP may consist of various residues from chemicals used in its manufacture, metallic matter from piping and machinery, mineral matter in the ECP fibers from which the degradable ECP was made, and filling, coating, pigmenting or other added materials. The amount and composition of the ash is a function of the presence or absence of any of these materials or others singly or in combination. No specific qualitative meaning is attached to the term “ash” as used in this test method.
5.2 In most cases, the ash content of ECPs will contain inorganic residues from the ECP fibers, inorganic residues from any added chemicals, and loading or filling materials deliberately added.
5.3 For ECP fibers containing cellulose and clays, or materials having variable chemical composition, variable thermal decomposition behavior, or both, the ash level may necessitate significant confirmation regarding the materials added.
Note 1: The quality of the result produced by this standard is dependent on the competence of the personnel performing it, and the suitability of the equipment and facilities used. Agencies that meet the criteria of Practice D3740 are generally considered capable of competent and objective testing/sampling/inspection/etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Practice D3740 does not in itself assure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; Practice D3740 provides a means of evaluating some of those factors
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the ash and organic matter contents of degradable Erosion Control Products (ECPs) by ignition at 900 ± 25°C. This test method is primarily used to determine the ash and organic matter contents of degradable erosion control products (ECPs) to satisfy specifications set forth by various agencies.
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice D6026.
1.3.1 The procedures used to specify how data are collected/recorded and calculated in the standard are regarded as the industry standard. In addition, they are representative of the significant digits that generally should be retained. The procedures used do not consider material variation, purpose for obtaining the data, special purpose studies, or any considerations for the user’s objectives; and it is common practice to increase or reduce significant digits of reported data to be commensurate with these considerations. It is beyond the scope of this standard to consider significant digits used in analysis methods for engineering data.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D586 − 23
Standard Test Method for
Ash and Organic Matter Content of Degradable Erosion
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Control Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D586; 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* 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the ash and
2.1 ASTM Standards:
organic matter contents of degradable Erosion Control Prod- D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
ucts (ECPs) by ignition at 900 6 25°C. This test method is
Fluids
primarily used to determine the ash and organic matter contents D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies
of degradable erosion control products (ECPs) to satisfy Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as
specifications set forth by various agencies. Used in Engineering Design and Construction
D4753 Guide for Evaluating, Selecting, and Specifying Bal-
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
ances and Standard Masses for Use in Soil, Rock, and
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
Construction Materials Testing
standard.
D6026 Practice for Using Significant Digits and Data Re-
1.3 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the
cords in Geotechnical Data
guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in
Practice D6026.
3. Terminology
1.3.1 The procedures used to specify how data are collected/
3.1 Definitions:
recorded and calculated in the standard are regarded as the
3.1.1 For definitions of common technical terms used in this
industry standard. In addition, they are representative of the
standard, refer to Terminology D653.
significant digits that generally should be retained. The proce-
dures used do not consider material variation, purpose for
4. Summary of Test Method
obtaining the data, special purpose studies, or any consider-
ations for the user’s objectives; and it is common practice to
4.1 This test method is used to determine the average
increase or reduce significant digits of reported data to be
percent ash and organic matter content of a degradable ECP. At
commensurate with these considerations. It is beyond the scope
least three test specimens are obtained from a representative
of this standard to consider significant digits used in analysis
sample. One specimen is used to determine the water content
methods for engineering data.
which is used in calculating the moisture-free mass. Two or
more specimens are used to determine the average ash content.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.2 A test specimen of known mass used to determine the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ash content is placed inside a muffle furnace at 900 6 25°C for
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
a period of time until it is completely combusted. The
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
remaining material after combustion is ash. This process is
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
repeated at least twice, such that the average ash content and a
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
calculation for organic material for the degradable ECP is
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
determined.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5. Significance and Use
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.1 The ash content of the degradable ECP may consist of
various residues from chemicals used in its manufacture,
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metallic matter from piping and machinery, mineral matter in
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and
Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and
the ECP fibers from which the degradable ECP was made, and
Sediment Control Technology.
filling, coating, pigmenting or other added materials. The
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2023. Published December 2023. Originally
amount and composition of the ash is a function of the presence
approved in 1940. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as D586 – 19. DOI:
10.1520/D0586-23. or absence of any of these materials or others singly or in
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: D586 − 19 D586 − 23
Standard Test Method for
Ash and Organic Matter Content of Degradable Erosion
1
Control Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D586; 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*
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the ash and organic matter contents of degradable Erosion Control Products
(ECPs) by ignition at 900°C.900 6 25°C. This test method is primarily used to determine the ash and organic matter contents of
degradable erosion control products (ECPs) to satisfy specifications set forth by various agencies.
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
1.3 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice
D6026.
1.3.1 The procedures used to specify how data are collected/recorded and calculated in the standard are regarded as the industry
standard. In addition, they are representative of the significant digits that generally should be retained. The procedures used do not
consider material variation, purpose for obtaining the data, special purpose studies, or any considerations for the user’s objectives;
and it is common practice to increase or reduce significant digits of reported data to be commensurate with these considerations.
It is beyond the scope of this standard to consider significant digits used in analysis methods for engineering data.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in
Engineering Design and Construction
D4753 Guide for Evaluating, Selecting, and Specifying Balances and Standard Masses for Use in Soil, Rock, and Construction
Materials Testing
D6026 Practice for Using Significant Digits and Data Records in Geotechnical Data
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and Sediment
Control Technology.
Current edition approved May 1, 2019Dec. 15, 2023. Published June 2019December 2023. Originally approved in 1940. Last previous edition approved in 19962019 as
D586 – 96D586 – 19., which was withdrawn May 2009 and reinstated in May 2019. DOI: 10.1520/D0586-19. DOI: 10.1520/D0586-23.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of common technical terms used in this standard, refer to Terminology D653.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 This test method is used to determine the average percent ash and organic matter content of a degradable ECP. At least three
test specimens are obtained from a representative sample. One specimen is used to determine the water content which is used in
calculating the moisture-free mass. Two or more specimens are used to determine the average ash content.
4.2 A test specimen of known mass used to determine the ash content is placed inside a muffle furnace at 900 6 25°C for a period
of time until it is completely combusted. The remaining material after combustion is ash. This process is repeated at least twice,
such that the average ash content and a calculation for organic material for the degradable ECP is determined.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 The ash content of the degradable ECP may consist of v
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