Astm D2172-24
Astm D2172-24
Astm D2172-24
for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D2172/D2172M − 24
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approved in 1963. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D2172/D2172M – 17. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
DOI: 10.1520/D2172_D2172M-24. www.astm.org.
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10.1.1.1 Extraction Apparatus, similar to that shown in Fig. 10.1.1.5 Filter Paper, medium grade, fast-filtering. The
3. diameter of the paper shall be such that when folded in
10.1.1.2 Glass Jar, cylindrical, plain, made of heat-resistant accordance with the directions given below, it shall completely
glass. The jar shall be free of cracks, scratches, or other line the metal cones in the frames (see Fig. 4).
evidence of flaws that might cause breakage during heating. 10.1.1.6 Heat-Resistant Coated Wire Mesh, approximately
10.1.1.3 Cylindrical Metal Frames, one or two. The lower 3 mm [0.1 in.] thick for use as insulation between the glass jar
frame shall have legs of sufficient length to support the frame, and hot plate.
including the apex of the metal cone and paper cone liner 10.1.1.7 Electric Hot Plate, thermostatically controlled, of
above the solvent level. When two frames are used, the upper sufficient dimensions and heat capacity to permit refluxing of
frame shall have legs of sufficient length to support the metal the solvent as described in 10.2.2.5.
cone and paper cone liner at or above the top rim of the lower
frame. The legs of the upper frame shall fit securely in the top 10.2 Procedure:
rim of the lower frame. A bail handle may be provided on the 10.2.1 Prepare a test portion for moisture determination and
inside of the top rim of each frame for convenient handling. extraction in accordance with the procedure described in
The metal used in fabricating the frames shall be essentially Section 8.
inactive to the solvents used in the test method. 10.2.2 Extraction:
10.1.1.4 Condenser, fabricated with a truncated hemispheri- 10.2.2.1 Dry and determine the mass of one sheet of filter
cal condensing surface and a truncated conical top. Other paper for each frame to be used. Fold each paper on its
suitable geometric shapes may also be used provided they diameter, fold the ends over, and spread it open to form a
accomplish the condensing and flow functions intended. The proper size to fit inside the metal cones.
material used in fabricating the condenser shall be essentially 10.2.2.2 Determine the mass of each frame with its filter
unreactive to water and to the solvent used and shall be paper liner to the nearest 0.5 g. Record the mass, identifying
provided with suitable water inlet and outlet. each frame by number.
10.2.2.3 Place the test portion in the frame or frames. If two NOTE 8—Sufficiently denatured ethyl alcohol may be poured over the
frames are used, distribute the test portion approximately test portion(s) to wet the filter paper.
equally between the two. The top of the test portion must be 10.2.2.6 Place the thermal insulating pad on the hot plate
below the upper edge of the paper liner. Determine the mass of and then the cylinder on the pad. Cover the condenser.
each loaded frame separately to the nearest 0.5 g. Again, record Circulate a gentle, steady stream of cool water through the
the mass. condenser. Adjust the temperature of the hot plate so that the
10.2.2.4 TCE, nPB, or toluene solvent can be used with this solvent will boil gently and a steady stream of condensed
extraction method. solvent flows into the cone. If necessary, adjust the temperature
10.2.2.5 Pour the solvent into the glass cylinder and place of the hot plate to maintain the solvent stream at a rate
the bottom frame into it. The solvent level should be below the necessary to keep the test portions in the cone(s) completely
apex of the one in the (lower) frame. If two frames are used, covered with condensed solvent. Take care not to allow
place the upper frame in the lower frame, fitting its legs into the condensed solvent to overflow the filter cone(s). Continue the
holes in the upper rim of the lower frame. refluxing until the solvent flowing from the lower cone is light
11.2.6 Extraction: 11.2.6.3 Repeat 11.2.6.1 and 11.2.6.2 until the solution is a
11.2.6.1 Start the vacuum pump and decant the solvent from light straw color and the aggregate is visually clean. After the
the beaker into the extractor, taking care not to transfer the last wash, gently pour the entire sample into the extractor and
aggregate from the beaker to the extractor. Stop the vacuum thoroughly rinse all aggregate particles from the sample
when all solvent has been removed. container. Carefully spread the aggregate evenly over the filter.
11.2.6.2 Add another 700 mL of solvent to the sample 11.2.6.4 Operate the vacuum pump for a few minutes after
container and stir. the last wash to aid in drying the test portion. Scrape the
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