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D 1199 86 (2003)
TABLE 1 Composition of Calcium Carbonate Pigments from the same production unit forming a composite sample.
Type PC Type GC Before testing, each of the samples shall be split, and one half
Moisture and other volatile matter, max, % 0.7 0.2 of each may be sealed for referee testing.
Calcium reported as carbonate, moisture-free, 96.5A ...
min, %
5. Test Methods
Total calcium and magnesium reported as ... 94
carbonates, moisture-free, min, % 5.1 Tests shall be conducted in accordance with the follow-
Magnesium as carbonate, max, % ... ...
ing ASTM test methods. Test procedures not covered by ASTM
A
Does not apply to specialty calcium carbonate. test methods shall be agreed upon by the purchaser and the
seller.
3.3.6.1 Particle size methods for Grade VI that are appli- 5.2 Calcium and Magnesium Reported as CarbonateTest
cable include transmission electron microscopy and scanning Methods C 25.
electron microscopy. The Sedigraph will give weight median 5.3 Moisture and Other Volatile Matter Method A of Test
particle size values aproximately 10 times greater (;0.5 m) Methods D 280.
than by microscopy. Since the method of measurement pro- 5.4 Oil AbsorptionTest Method D 281.
duces different values, the method of measurement shall be 5.5 Coarse ParticlesTest Methods D 718.
agreed upon by the purchaser and the seller. 5.6 Dispersed ColorTest Methods D 718, substituting the
3.3.7 When closer control within a grade is required, the reference and test samples of calcium carbonate pigment for
fineness requirements shall be as agreed upon by the purchaser the standard extender pigment and sample respectively.
and the seller. 5.7 Specific Surface DiameterPractice D 1366.7
3.4 Dry Brightness or Dispersed Color The dry bright- 5.8 Dry BrightnessThe test sample and reference sample
ness or dispersed color shall be equal, within agreed upon shall be prepared into suitable smooth, dry, packed surfaces in
tolerances, to that of a reference sample agreed upon by the accordance with accepted practice and tested for reflectance
purchaser and the seller. using the green filter in accordance with Test Method E 97.
3.5 Oil AbsorptionOil absorption values shall be as 5.9 Particle SizeTest Method D 3360 is applicable only to
agreed upon by the purchaser and the seller. Grades I, II, III, and IV.
4. Sampling NOTE 1See 3.3.5 for other acceptable methods.
4.1 Two samples, each more than 1 lb (0.45 kg) shall be 6. Keywords
taken at random from different packages from each lot, batch,
6.1 calcium carbonate
days pack, or other unit of production in a shipment. When no
markings distinguishing between units of production appear,
samples shall be taken from different packages in the ratio of
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separately, or after blending, in equal quantities, the samples you may attend.
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