ASTM E701-80(2018) PDF

1.1 These test methods cover various tests for assessing the usefulness of a ferrous fraction recovered from municipal wastes.

1.2 These test methods comprise both chemical and physical tests, as follows:

Section

Sampling

 5

Bulk Density

 6

Total Combustibles

 7

Chemical Analysis (for Industries Other Than the
 Detinning Industry)

 8

Magnetic Fraction (for the Detinning Industry)

 9

Chemical Analysis for Tin (for the Detinning Industry)

10

Metallic Yield for All Industries Other Than the Copper
 Industry and the Detinning Industry

11

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.