by Ace Laboratories | Feb 25, 2019
TEST DETAILS There are many abrasion testing protocols available for general and specialized applications. Two common examples are ASTM D5963 and ASTM D3389. . ASTM D5963—Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Abrasion Resistance (Rotary Drum Abrader) ASTM D5963 is...
by Ace Laboratories | Feb 25, 2019
by Ace Laboratories | Sep 7, 2022
Test Details ASTM C1549 can be used to assess a variety of flat, opaque materials that are exposed to solar radiation while in service. The construction industry, especially, relies on ASTM C1549 to assess the solar reflectance of roofing materials. A commercial...
by Ace Laboratories | Sep 7, 2022
ASPHALT VISCOSITY TEST DETAILS The asphalt viscosity test method described in ASTM D4402 uses a rotational viscometer to measure a material’s resistance to rotation at a given temperature. A thermal chamber heater is also used to bring the sample up to the appropriate...
by Ace Laboratories | Sep 7, 2022
Test Details The Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) is an objective measurement of how a given surface reacts to heat. This may include the surface temperature of the material, how much heat is reflected away from the material, and how much heat is absorbed. ASTM E1980 is...
