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ASTM D602-81(2019)

Standard Specification for Barium Sulfate Pigments

Summary

1.1 This specification covers the barium sulfate pigments commercially known as barytes and blanc fixe.

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

1.3 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.


Rationale:

This specification covers the barium sulfate pigments commercially known as barytes and blanc fixe. The pigment shall consist of barium sulfate (BaSO4) without any admixture of other materials in the case of blanc fixe, and without any admixture of other materials not naturally occurring in the barite ore in the case of barytes. The pigments shall be subjected to the following tests: coarse particle test, moisture test, barium sulfate test, ferric oxide test, free silica test, hydrogen ion concentration, and matter water solubility test.


Notes

Reapproval

Technical characteristics

Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International)
Publication Date 01/01/1981
Confirmation Date 06/01/2019
Collection
Page Count 2
Themes Pigments and extenders
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ISBN ---
Weight (in grams) ---

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