ASTM D4283-98
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Viscosity of Silicone Fluids
Standard Test Method for Viscosity of Silicone Fluids
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1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the kine- matic viscosity of silicone fluids for polish applications.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: D 4283 – 98
Standard Test Method for
Viscosity of Silicone Fluids
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4283; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 4.2 Constant Temperature Bath,of25 6 0.2 °C.
4.3 Cleaning Solution for Viscometers, such as toluene,
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the kine-
alcoholic KOH.
matic viscosity of silicone fluids for polish applications.
4.4 Fluid Standards, for calibrating viscometers.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.5 Stopwatch.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to consult and
5. Preparation of Sample—
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-
5.1 After charging the fluid to the selected viscometer and
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
placing it in the constant temperature bath, keep in bath for a
2. Referenced Documents minimum of 15 min to reach the proper temperature level.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6. Calibration
D 445 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent
6.1 Viscometer Constant (F)—Consult the manufacturer’s
and Opaque Liquids (and the Calculation of Dynamic
2 instructions for calibrating individual viscometers.
Viscosity)
7. Procedure
3. Significance and Use
7.1 Follow manufacturer’s directions for using their vis-
3.1 The viscosity of silicone fluids is typically measured by
cometers.
kinematic viscosity. Test Method D 445 describes the basics
and background for this measurement. The purpose of this test
8. Calculation
method is to set forth specific conditions and recommend
8.1 Calculate the viscosity of silicone fluids as follows:
apparatus for measuring viscosity of silicone fluids.
Efflux Time ~s!3 Viscometer Constant ~F!5 Viscosity ~cSt!
4. Apparatus
9. Precision and Bias
4.1 Viscometer Recommend
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1.4 This test method is arranged as follows:
Subject
Section
Introduction
Scope
1
Referenced Documents
2
Terminology
3
Summary of Test Method
4
Before Test Starts
4.1
Power Section Installation
4.2
Engine Operation (Break-in)
4.3
Engine Operation (Test/Samples)
4.4
Stripped Viscosity
4.5
Test Completion (BWL)
4.6
Significance and Use
5
Evaluation of Automotive oils
5.1
Stay in Grade Capabilities
5.2
Correlation of Results
5.3
Use
5.4
Apparatus
6
Test Engineering, Inc.
6.1
Fabricated or Specially Prepared Items
6.2
Instruments and Controls
6.3
Procurement of Parts
6.4
Reagents and Materials
7
Reagents
7.1
Cleaning Materials
7.2
Expendable Power Section-Related Items
7.3
Power Section Coolant
7.4
Reference Oils
7.5
Test Fuel
7.6
Test Oil Sample Requirements
8
Selection
8.1
Inspection
8.2
Quantity
8.3
Preparation of Apparatus
9
Test Stand Preparation
9.1
Conditioning Test Run on Power Section
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General Power Section Rebuild Instructions
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Reconditioning of Power Section After Each Test
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Calibration
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Power Section and Test Stand Calibration
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Instrumentation Calibration
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Calibration of AFR Measurement Equipment
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