ASTM D 854 - 10 Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Soil Solids by Water Pycnometer

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2010. Published March 2010. 7 p. These test methods cover the determination of the specific gravity of soil solids that pass the 4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve, by means of a water pycnometer. When the soil contains particles larger than the 4.75-mm sieve, Test Method C127 shall be used for the soil solids retained on the 4.75-mm sieve and these test methods shall be used for the soil solids passing the 4.75-mm sieve.