1.1 This practice describes procedures for compression molding of Izad or Charpy impact, flexure, tension, compression, water absorption, modulus in tension or flexure, heat aging, electricaltests, and heat-deflectiontemperatures (Note).
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for information oniy.
1.3 Thisstandard may involve hazardoits materials,operations, and equìpmertt. This standard does not purport to addressall of ttie safetyproblems associated with its use.It is the responsibility of ttie user of this standard to establish appropriate sajèty and health practices and determine the applicability of regirlatoiyliinitationsprior to use.
NOTE-The utility of this practice has been demonstrated for the molding of phenolic molding compounds exhibiting higher-viscosity, non-Newtonian flow.
ASTM D796-87a history
1987ASTM D796-87a Standard Specifications for Gravity Convection and Forced Draft Ovens