scope:

This test method covers a procedure for measuring individual pellet hardness of carbon black by the automated pellet hardness tester.²

The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

² The sole source of supply of the Concarb Titan Automated Pellet Hardness Tester known to the committee at this time is Jaron Technologies LLC, 2338 Duncan, Pampa, TX 79065, E-mail: http://www.jarontech.com. The HITEC IPHT is available from HITEC Luxembourg, 5 rue de L' Eglise, L-1458, Luxembourg, E-mail: info@hitec.lu, http://www.hitec.lu/. If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee,1 which you may attend.