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Test Method Title

Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement

Reference Number

ASTM D792

Material

Geomembrane

Test Property

Specific Gravity, Density & Relative Density

Description of Test

Determine the mass of a specimen of the solid plastic in air. It is then immersed in a liquid, its apparent mass upon immersion is determined, and its specific gravity (relative density) calculated.

Preferred Test Sample Size

Number of Test Specimens

2

Test Specimen Size

4" x 4"

Keywords

density, specific gravity, relative density

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