ASTM International - ASTM D2395-07ae1
Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Wood and Wood-Based Materials
Organization: | ASTM International |
Publication Date: | 1 July 2007 |
Status: | inactive |
Page Count: | 9 |
ICS Code (Wood, sawlogs and sawn timber): | 79.040 |
ICS Code (Wood-based panels in general): | 79.060.01 |
significance And Use:
The specific gravity of wood gives an excellent measure of the amount of wood substance present in a sample. Thus, it may serve as a valuable indicator of the amount of wood pulp that could be... View More
scope:
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the specific gravity of wood and wood-based materials to generally desired degrees of accuracy and for specimens of different sizes, shapes, and moisture content conditions. The method title is indicative of the procedures used or the specific area of use.
Section | |
Test Method A-Volume by Measurement | 7 |
Test Method B-Volume by Water Immersion | 8 |
Test Method C-Flotation Tube | 9 |
Test Method D-Forstner Bit | 10 |
Test Method E-Increment Core | 11 |
Test Method F-Chips | 12 |
1.2 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.