ASTM D4287
Standard Test Method for High-Shear Viscosity Using a Cone/Plate Viscometer
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ASTM D4287 is a standard test method for measuring high-shear viscosity using a cone/plate viscometer. It is designed to help users evaluate how a material behaves under high shear conditions, which can be important for comparing performance, supporting quality control, and checking consistency from batch to batch. As an ASTM test method, it provides a recognized framework for obtaining more uniform viscosity results when this specific measurement is needed.
What is ASTM D4287?
ASTM D4287, titled Standard Test Method for High-Shear Viscosity Using a Cone/Plate Viscometer, defines a testing approach for determining viscosity under high-shear conditions with a cone/plate instrument. This type of method is typically used when a material’s flow response at elevated shear rates matters more than low-shear behavior. The standard helps establish a repeatable procedure so test results can be compared more reliably across laboratories, suppliers, and internal quality systems.
Where is ASTM D4287 used?
This standard is commonly used in laboratory and quality control settings where high-shear viscosity measurements are needed for materials tested with a cone/plate viscometer. It is relevant to product development, incoming inspection, and routine batch evaluation when a consistent viscosity check supports manufacturing decisions. ASTM D4287 is especially useful when teams need a controlled method for comparing samples under defined shear conditions rather than relying on informal or instrument-specific practices.
Why is ASTM D4287 important?
ASTM D4287 matters because it supports consistent viscosity testing using a standardized high-shear method. That consistency can help reduce variation between test results, improve product comparison, and strengthen specifications or procurement requirements. For organizations focused on compliance and quality control, the standard offers a dependable reference for documenting performance and evaluating whether a material meets expected flow behavior under test conditions. ASTM D4287 also helps reduce ambiguity in laboratory reporting.
- High-shear viscosity measurement
- Cone/plate viscometer method
- Repeatable laboratory testing
- Quality control support
- Product comparison and evaluation
- Publication Date: 2023-10-24
- Publisher: ASTM
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