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Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the weight percent of solids in aqueous slurries of titanium dioxide pigments by either the use of a gravity-convection oven (Method A), infrared radiation moisture analyzer (Method B), or a microwave drying system (Method C).

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3 This test 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Significance and Use

These test methods are intended as a quick and reliable procedure for measuring the titanium dioxide pigment content of aqueous slurries. Included with the pigment content in the percent solids are the various nonvolatile additives used in preparing a stable slurry. Because the aluminum and silica oxide treatments on the more highly treated titanium dioxide pigments may change somewhat with prolonged drying, in the oven method the solids of the slurry are considered dry after heating at 105°C for 60 to 65 min. The high temperature associated with the infrared moisture analyzer may also effect a change in the aluminum and silica oxide treatment on highly treated TiO₂ products. Therefore, care in selection of time and temperature are critical to obtain accurate results with the infrared method. With the short duration of test associated with the microwave drying system, overdrying is not a concern.

Keywords

nonvolatile content; slurries; solids in titanium pigment slurries; titanium dioxide slurries; Nonvolatile matter content--paints/related coatings/materials; Pigment dispersion (paints/related coatings/materials); Slurries; Solid phase materials--paints/related coatings/materials; Titanium dioxide (TiO2) products; ICS Number Code 87.060.10 (Pigments and extenders)

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06.03 (Paint -- Pigments, Drying Oils, Polymers, Resins, Naval Stores, Cellulosic Esters, and Ink Vehicles)

To find similar documents by classification:

87.060.10 (Pigments and extenders)

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