ASTM D3289-03

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Designation:D3289–03
Standard Test Method for
Density of Semi-Solid and Solid Bituminous Materials
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(Nickel Crucible Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3289; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 4. Summary of Test Method
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the density 4.1 The sample is placed in a nickel crucible and weighed in
of semi-solid and solid bituminous materials by weighing in air air, and then in water at the test temperature. The density is
and in water. calculated from the mass of the sample and its apparent mass
when weighed in water.
NOTE 1—An alternate method for determining the density of semi-solid
and solid bituminous materials is Test Method D 70. For materials which
5. Significance and Use
are too fluid for use of this method, use Test Method D 3142.
5.1 Values of density are used for converting volumes to
1.2 This standard does not purport to address the safety
units of mass, and for correcting measured volumes from the
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
temperature of measurement to a standard temperature using
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
Practice D 4311.
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
6. Apparatus
6.1 Crucible, nickel, high-form, 30-mL capacity, about 43
2. Referenced Documents
mm in height by 41 mm in diameter.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6.2 Bath, constant-temperature, capable of maintaining the
C 670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
test temperature within 60.1°C.
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for Test Methods for Construction Materials
6.3 Thermometer, calibrated liquid in glass, total
D 70 Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid and Solid
immersion-type, of suitable range with graduations at least
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Bituminous Materials (Pycnometer Method)
every 0.1°C and a maximum scale error 0.1°C as prescribed in
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D 140 Practice for Sampling Bituminous Materials
Specification E 1. Thermometer commonly used is 63C. Older
D 3142 Test Method for Density of Liquid Asphalts (Hy-
ASTM 63F thermometers may be used until supplies are
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drometer Method)
exhausted. Any other thermometer device of equal accuracy
D 4311 Practice for Determining Asphalt Volume Correc-
may be used.
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tion to a Base Temperature
6.4 Balance, capable of weighing to 0.001 g. It shall be
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E 1 Specification for ASTM Thermometers
fitted with a pan straddle and a wire basket, as shown in Fig. 1.
6.5 Basket and Pan Straddle, capable of holding the cru-
3. Terminology
cible in air or in water by suspending from the balance beam,
3.1 density—the mass per unit volume of a material.
as shown in Fig. 1. The basket may be made out of soft
3.2 relativedensity—theratioofthemassofagivenvolume
0.81-mm copper wire or equivalent. The straddle may be made
of a material to the mass of the same volume of water at the
out of about 0.81-mm aluminum sheeting formed to provide
same temperature. (Note 2)
support of the beaker while permitting free movement of the
NOTE 2—Relative density is also called specific gravity.
pan.
7. Material
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
7.1 Water—Freshly boiled and cooled distilled or deionized
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.47 on
water.
Miscellaneous Asphalt Tests.
Current edition approved Jan. 10, 2003. Published May 2003. Originally
approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 1997 as D 3289-97. 8. Sampling
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.02.
8.1 Take samples in accordance with Practice D 140. The
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.03.
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sample shall be free of foreign substances.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.03.
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D3289–03
FIG. 1 Analytical Balance Equipped with Crucible Holder, Immersion Beaker, and Pan Straddle
8.2 Thoroughly mix the sample before removing a repre- 9.7 At the end of 30 min, remove the crucible from the bath
sentative portion for testing. and insert it in the basket. Place the beaker filled with distilled
water at the test temperature 60.1°C on the pan straddle.
9. Procedure
Suspend the basket containing the crucible from the balance
9.1 Place the clean, dry nickel crucible in the wire basket
arm so that the crucible is immersed in the water in the beaker.
and suspend the basket from one arm of the balance. Weigh to
Weigh to the nearest 1 mg a
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