ASTM International has published three key Standard Methods to lay out the best practices when measuring a powder's attributes.
This includes the powder's dynamic behaviour, its permeability and its shear flow attributes — which can be achieved with ASTM's FT4 Powder Rheometer.
The three standards — the new D8328 and D8327 and the renewed D7891— will help manufacturers to meet global quality standards by facilitating the better comparability and reliability of results.
Collectively, the standards cover the company's recommended testing procedures step by step, while also delving into how companies can effectively interpret their results.
The new methods were created through the collaboration of a wide network of experts in the field of powder handling and processing.
They aim to address the critical aspects of material testing — including methodology, equipment specifications and performance metrics.
By creating standardised testing procedures, results obtained will be more comparable and reliable, according to ASTM.
“The release of these three FT4 Standard Methods marks a significant advancement in the standardisation of powdered material testing processes, and they reinforce the role that the FT4 plays as the industry standard tool for powder flow characterization,” said Amalia Thomas.
“These standards will not only enhance the quality and reliability of testing results but also promote greater confidence in material performance across industries.”