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STD-000002
ASTM D4189 — Silt density index (SDI) of
water
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Issuing body
ASTM International
Number
D4189
Status
Current
Related
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Test method · MET-000002
Silt density index test
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Parameter · PAR-000006
Silt density index
An index of the particulate fouling potential of RO feed water, from the rate at which a 0.45 µm filter plugs at constant pressure.
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Test method · MET-000002
Silt density index test
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Version history
Version 1 · published 3 Nov 2026