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  • ASTM D 589 : 1997 : R2002

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    Standard Test Method for Opacity of Paper (15°Diffuse Illuminant A, 89% Reflectance Backing and Paper Backing)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  11-11-2014

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  10-12-1997

    Publisher:  American Society for Testing and Materials

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    CONTAINED IN VOL. 15.09, 2009 Describes the determination of the opacity of paper.

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    1.1 This test method covers the determination of the opacity of paper.

    1.2 Two different types of "white" backing are specified, leading to two different opacity values, in accordance with Section 3.

    1.3 This test method employs 15° diffuse geometry, Illuminant A/2 and 89 % reflectance backing or paper backing. For the measurement of opacity with d/0 geometry, Illuminant C/2 and paper backing (see TAPPI T 519).

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

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    Committee D 06
    Document Type Test Method
    Product Note Reconfirmed 2002
    Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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    ASTM D 646 : 2013 Standard Test Method for Mass Per Unit Area of Paper and Paperboard of Aramid Papers (Basis Weight) (Withdrawn 2022)
    ASTM D 585 : 1997 Standard Practice for Sampling and Accepting a Single Lot of Paper, Paperboard, Fiberboard, and Related Product
    ASTM D 1968 : 2015 Standard Terminology Relating to Paper and Paper Products
    TAPPI T 519 : 2011 DIFFUSE OPACITY OF PAPER (D/0 PAPER BACKING)
    TAPPI T 1206 : SP 91 PRECISION STATEMENT FOR TEST METHODS
    ASTM D 685 : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products for Testing
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