ASTM D2669 Standard Test Method for Apparent Viscosity of Petroleum Waxes Compounded with Additives (Hot Melts)
6. Apparatus
6.1 Viscometer - Brookfield Synchro-Lectric Viscometer, Models LVF or LVT with numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 stainless steel spindles and V-shaped stand with leveling screws.
6.2 Glass Beaker, 800-mL Griffin standard form.
6.3 Glass Heating Mantle, for 800-mL beaker.
6.4 Autotransformer, variable.
6.5 Thermometers, ASTM Precision Thermometer 88C having a range from 10 to 200°C or Thermometer 88F having a range from 50 to 392°F as prescribed in Specification E1 are suitable.
6.6 Laboratory Stirrer Motor, variable speed.
6.7 Propeller and Shaft, stainless steel 51 mm (2 in.) in diameter, three blades to fit 7.9 by 475-mm (5/16 by 18-in.) stainless steel shaft.
6.8 Hot Plate, with continuously adjustable temperature control.
6.9 Laboratory Jack, scissors-type.
6.10 Ring Stands and Clamps, for mounting stirrer and thermometer.
6.11 Semilog Graph Paper, two cycles.
