Nondestructive Testing (NDT) in ASTM E1316-26b
Nondestructive testing (NDT) and examination can refer to several different tasks and procedures for testing materials without damaging them. According to ASTM E1316-26b: Standard Terminology…
ASTM D4840: Sample Chain-of-Custody Procedures Standard
What is Sample Chain-of-Custody? During criminal investigations, laboratory testing often is necessary to attain data from evidence. Proper sample chain-of-custody procedures instill integrity and nurture…
ASTM E96: Explaining Water Vapor Transmission Rate Testing
Acquiring an accurate measurement of water vapor permeability through porous materials, such as paper, plastic films, fiberboards, gypsum, plaster products, wood products, and plastics, is…
ASTM E96-22: Water Vapor Transmission Standard Test Methods
Determination of how water vapor passes through some porous materials is covered by ASTM E96-22: Standard Test Methods For Gravimetric Determination Of Water Vapor Transmission…
Standard Specification for Flat Glass, ASTM C1036-21
In architecture, glass serves the integral role of acting as part of the building envelope and providing transparent barriers through which individuals inside can maintain…
Authentication of Human Cell Lines Through STR Profiling
About Short Tandem Repeat (STR) Profiling Gaining insight into the human genetic blueprint through the completion of the Human Genome Project (HGP) in 2003 was…
ANSI | ASTM Testing | Water
Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and Limestone
The different chemical compounds that fall under the overarching term “lime”—quicklime, hydrated lime (slacked lime), and limestone—are sharply related, with quicklime being produced through the…
ASTM F1717-21: Standard Test Methods for Spinal Implant Constructs in a Vertebrectomy Model
ASTM F1717-21: Standard Test Methods for Spinal Implant Constructs in a Vertebrectomy Model has been released. How Common Are Spinal Injuries? According to the National…
Common Lab Decontamination Scenarios & Challenges
When it comes to managing and maintaining the integrity of a laboratory, compliance in all aspects of decontamination can be daunting. Not only is regulatory…