ASTM D 3321 : 2026
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
Standard Test Method for Use of Handheld Refractometers for the Determination of the Freeze Point and % Glycol of Aqueous Engine Coolants
English
01-06-2026
| Committee |
D 15
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| DocumentType |
Test Method
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| Pages |
5
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| PublisherName |
American Society for Testing and Materials
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
1.1This test method covers the use of portable refractometers for determining the approximate freezing point and % glycol provided by ethylene and propylene glycol-based coolants used in cooling systems.
Note 1:This test method does not cover scales for other fluids that may be present on certain refractometers.
1.2The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3This 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.
1.4This 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.
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