ASTM D6511/D6511M-18(2024)

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: D6511/D6511M − 18 (Reapproved 2024)
Standard Test Methods for
Solvent Bearing Bituminous Compounds
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6511/D6511M; 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 These test methods cover procedures for sampling and 2.1 ASTM Standards:
testing solvent bearing bituminous compounds for use in C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
roofing and waterproofing. for Test Methods for Construction Materials
D4 Test Method for Bitumen Content
1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:
D88/D88M Test Method for Saybolt Viscosity
Section
D95 Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and
Sampling 4
Bituminous Materials by Distillation
Uniformity 5
Weight per gallon 6
D140/D140M Practice for Sampling Asphalt Materials
Nonvolatile content 7
D146/D146M Test Methods for Sampling and Testing
Solubility 8
Ash content 9 Bitumen-Saturated Felts and Woven Fabrics for Roofing
Water content 10
and Waterproofing
Consistency 11
D224 Specification for Smooth-Surfaced Asphalt Roll Roof-
Behavior at 60 °C [140 °F] 12
Pliability at –0 °C [32 °F] 13 ing (Organic Felt) (Withdrawn 2002)
Aluminum content 14
D249 Specification for Asphalt Roll Roofing (Organic Felt)
Reflectance of aluminum roof coatings 15
Surfaced with Mineral Granules (Withdrawn 2002)
Strength of laps of rolled roofing adhered with roof adhesive 16
Adhesion to damp, wet, or underwater surfaces 17
D562 Test Method for Consistency of Paints Measuring
Mineral stabilizers and bitumen 18
Krebs Unit (KU) Viscosity Using a Stormer-Type Viscom-
Mineral matter 19
eter
Volatile organic content 20
D1475 Test Method for Density of Liquid Coatings, Inks,
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
and Related Products
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
D2369 Test Method for Volatile Content of Coatings
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
D2824/D2824M Specification for Aluminum-Pigmented As-
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
phalt Roof Coatings, Nonfibered, and Fibered without
values from the two systems may result in nonconformance
Asbestos
with the standard.
D4017 Test Method for Water in Paints and Paint Materials
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
by Karl Fischer Method
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
E145 Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Ventilation Ovens
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
E200 Practice for Preparation, Standardization, and Storage
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
of Standard and Reagent Solutions for Chemical Analysis
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3. Significance and Use
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1 These tests are useful in sampling and testing solvent
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
bearing bituminous compounds to establish uniformity of
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
shipments.
1 2
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Roofing and Waterproofing and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
D08.05 on Solvent-Bearing Bituminous Compounds for Roofing and Waterproofing. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved May 1, 2024. Published May 2024. Originally the ASTM website.
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as D6511/D6511M – 18. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
DOI: 10.1520/D6511_D6511M-18R24. www.astm.org.
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4. Sampling
D = weight per gallon of sample, lb/gal. To convert units to
kg/m , multiply D by 119.83.
4.1 Determine the number of containers sampled to repre-
sent a shipment in accordance with Practice D140/D140M.
6.3.2 Calculate the specific gravity of the sample as follows:
4.2 Open the original containers and examine them for
SG 5 D/8.33 (2)
uniformity of contents. Record the degree of separation, if any,
where:
into portions of appreciably different consistency, such as thick
SG = specific gravity,
or thin layers, sedimentation or coagulation, etc. Also, note any
D = weight per gallon of sample calculation from 6.3.1,
difficulty encountered in stirring to a uniform condition.
and
4.3 Take the samples for laboratory examination from the
8.33 = weight per gallon of water at 25 6 0.5 °C [77 6
original containers immediately after stirring to a uniform
1 °F].
condition. Restir individual or combined samples immediately
6.4 Report:
before taking out portions for tests.
6.4.1 Report the weight per gallon of the sample in pounds
per gallon to the nearest 0.1 lb at 25 °C [77 °F].
5. Uniformity
6.4.2 Report the specific gravity of the sample to the nearest
5.1 Procedure—Examine the contents of a full container of
hundredth at 25 °C [77 °F].
not less than 1 L or 1 qt in volume that has stood undisturbed
7. Nonvolatile Content
for 72 h.
7.1 Apparatus:
5.2 Report—Make a notation of any separation or settlement
7.1.1 Metal Dish, flat bottom, having a diameter of 65 mm
of suspended matter that cannot be overcome by moderate
[2.5 in.] with walls 10 mm [ ⁄8 in.] high.
agitation.
7.1.2 Oven, forced draft, conforming to Specification E145,
Type III B for asphalt products, or a standard convection oven
6. Weight per Gallon / Specific Gravity
for coal tar products.
6.1 Apparatus:
7.1.3 Balance, capable of weighing 50 g to within 60.01 g.
6.1.1 Weight-per-Gallon Cup, with lid, stainless steel, cali-
7.2 Procedure—Weigh 10 6 1.00 g in the tared metal dish
brated to contain 83.3 g of water at 25 6 0.5 °C [77 6 1 °F].
to the nearest 0.01 g. Dry the dish and its contents in a forced
6.1.2 Balance, accurate to 0.01 g.
draft oven at 163 6 3 °C [325 6 5 °F] for asphalt products, or
6.1.3 Water Bath, constant temperature, maintained at 25 6
105 to 110 °C [221 to 230 °F] in standard convection oven for
0.5 °C [77 6 1 °F].
coal tar products, until the residue shows a loss of not more
6.2 Procedure:
than 0.05 g on successive hourly weighings (approximately 4
6.2.1 Stir the sample and place in the 25 °C [77 °F] water
h) after cooling in a desiccator.
bath until the sample temperature reaches 25 6 0.5 °C [77 6
7.3 Calculation—Calculate the percent nonvolatile content,
1 °F]. Time required for temperature equilibration depends on
R , from the mass of the dry residue and the mass of the
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sample size and configuration.
original sample, as follows:
6.2.2 Condition cup and lid to 25 6 0.5 °C [77 6 1 °F].
R 5 ~R/S! × 100 (3)
Weigh the weight-per-gallon cup with lid to the nearest 0.01 g
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and record as tare weight.
where:
6.2.3 Remove the sample from the bath and stir until
R = mass of dry residue, g, and
homogeneous. Avoid trapping air in the sample during stirring.
S = mass of sample, g.
6.2.4 Carefully fill the weight-per-gallon cup with the
7.4 Report—Record the average of two determinations.
sample, avoiding the entrapment of air. Jar or vibrate the cup
until no further change in volume occurs.
8. Solubility of Residue in Carbon Disulfide or
6.2.5 Immediately place the lid on the weight-per-gallon
Trichloroethylene
cup and remove, with a clean rag or paper, the excess sample
8.1 Apparatus—See Test Method D4.
oozing through the orifice in the lid.
6.2.6 When the lid is placed on tightly, clean the weight-
8.2 Procedure—Determine the matter soluble in carbon
per-gallon cup carefully, weigh on the balance to the nearest
disulfide or trichloroethylene on a representative portion of the
0.01 g, and record as weight of sample and tare.
nonvolatiles (Section 7), in accordance with Test Method D4.
6.3 Calculations:
8.3 Calculation—Calculate the percent solubility in carbon
6.3.1 Calculate the weight per gallon of the sample as disulfide or trichloroethylene S from the mass of the residue
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follows: and the mass of the original sample as follows:
D 5 ~B 2 A!/10 (1) S 5 R/S × 100 (4)
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where: where:
A = tare weight of weight-per-gallon cup, g, R = mass of insoluble residue, g, and
B = weight of sample and tare g, and S = mass of sample, g.
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8.4 Report—Percent by weight of the residue that was 11.1.2.6 Stopwatch.
soluble in the carbon disulfide or trichloroethylene.
11.1.3 Preparation of Apparatus:
11.1.3.1 Place the stormer viscometer on a table or shelf
9. Ash Content
high enough to permit the weight to drop about 1 m [40 in.], or
9.1 Apparatus:
sufficient distance to produce about 125 revolutions of the
9.1.1 Porcelain Crucible, 30 cm capacity, or equivalent.
rotor. Insert the shaft of the propeller-type rotor in the chuck as
9.1.2 Balance, capable of weighing 50 g to within 60.01 g.
far as it will go and secure it with the set screw.
9.1.3 Muffle Furnace, capable of maintaining a temperature
11.1.3.2 Raise the water bath–test cup assembly until the
of 593 6 2.5 °C [1100 6 10 °F].
bottom of the test cup just touches the bottom of the rotor
blade, then lower the assembly 6 mm [ ⁄4 in.]. Tighten the set
9.2 Procedure—Thoroughly mix the dry residue from the
determination of residue by evaporation (store the residue in a screw on the position collar, if available, while the collar is in
contact with the bracket and the assembly, and use this setting
desiccator at all times prior to this test) (Section 7) and weigh
3 6 0.5 g to the nearest 0.01 g in a previously ignited and tared to position the cup for all test runs. Using the set screws in the
crucible. Incinerate the contents inside a muffle furnace at a rim of the bath holder, adjust the water bath–test cup assembly
temperature of 600 °C [1110 °F] to constant weight. so that the cup and rotor are visually concentric.
(Warning—This incineration will produce black smoke. This
11.1.3.3 For convenience in weight adjustment, attach a
procedure should be carried out under a fume hood.)
slotted metal can cover approximately 50 mm [2 in.] in
diameter to the hanger to support the slotted weights required.
9.3 Calculation—Calculate the ash thus obtained, A , as
r
11.1.4 Calibration:
percent of the residue by evaporation as follows:
11.1.4.1 Use a 94.85 % by weight aqueous glycerin solution
A 5 A/S × 100 (5)
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r
as a calibration standard. Determine the initial concentration of
9.4 Report—Ash as a percentage of the residue by evapo-
reagent-grade glycerin by accurately measuring its specific
ration.
gravity (see Appendix X1), and then add additional water to
make up the desired total of 5.15 % by weight water.
10. Water Content
11.1.4.2 Determine the weight on the viscometer cord
10.1 Apparatus—See Test Method D95.
(approximately 100 g) required to produce 100 revolutions of
10.2 Procedure—Determine water content in accordance
the rotor in the glycerin calibration standard at 25 6 0.2 °C in
with Test Method D95.
18.0 6 0.2 s; this is the standardizing load. Check the
calibration periodically, particularly after prolonged use of the
10.3 Calculation—Calculate the water in the sample, as
instrument, and recalibrate as necessary.
mass percent, as follows:
11.1.5 Procedure:
V 0.99707
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Water, % 5 (6)
11.1.5.1 Remove the test cup and fill it with the sample to a
W × 100
level that will extend 6 mm [ ⁄4 in.] above the top of the rotor
where:
blade. Agitate the sample in the cup thoroughly to remove any
V = volume of water in trap (mL), and
trapped air bubbles. Place the test cup in the water bath, and
W = mass of sample (gm).
then move the assembly up into test position against the preset
collar.
Volatile water-soluble material, if present, may be measured
as water. 11.1.5.2 Add 450 g to the standardizing load determined in
11.1.4.2. This will be the test load or driving weight.
10.4 Report—Report as mass percent of the sample.
11.1.5.3 Adjust the temperature of the sample and the entire
11. Consistency
test assembly to 25 6 0.2 °C. To expedite reaching
equilibrium, raise the driving weight and release the brake to
11.1 Asphalt Roof Coatings:
provide agitation. When the water bath test cup, sample, and
11.1.1 Summary of Test Method—Consistency is determined
rotor have all reached 25 6 0.2 °C, remove the thermometer.
using the stormer viscometer and the rate of shear reported in
11.1.5.4 Raise the driving weight on the cord so that it
terms of the time required for 100 revolutions of the rotor
nearly touches the pulley. With stopwatch in hand, release the
produced by a specified load (compare with Test Method
brake and observe the moving pointer. After eight to ten
D562).
revolutions have been made, time the next 100 revolutions.
11.1.2 Apparatus:
Take the average of at least three determinations and record as
11.1.2.1 Standard Stormer Viscometer.
the Stormer consistency in s/100 revolutions. Record the
11.1.2.2 Water Bath–Test Cup Assembly, without central
driving weight.
baffle or thermometer holder.
11.1.2.3 Rotor, propeller-type (see Fig. 1). 11.1.5.5 Consistencies of up to approximately 100 s/100
11.1.2.4 Slotted Weights, and a suitable hanger. revolutions shall be determined directly by timing 100 revolu-
11.1.2.5 Thermometer—ASTM stormer viscosity thermom- tions. For higher consistencies, when timing 100 revolutions
eter having a range from 20 to 70 °C, and conforming to the might unduly prolong the test, calculate the time required for
requirements for Thermometer 49C as prescribed in Specifi- 100 revolutions from direct measurement of the time required
cation E1. for no less than 25 revolutions.
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NOTE 1—All dimensions are subject to a tolerance of 60.1 mm [60.004 in.]. Material: nickel-plated brass or stainless steel.
FIG. 1 Propeller-Type Rotor for Use with Stormer Viscometer
11.1.6
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