ASTM A698/A698M-07
Standard Test Method for Magnetic Shield Efficiency in Attenuating Alternating Magnetic Fields

Standard No.
ASTM A698/A698M-07
Release Date
2007
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Status
Replace By
ASTM A698/A698M-15
Latest
ASTM A698/A698M-20
Scope

This test method provides an easy, accurate, and reproducible method for determination of shielding factors (attenuation ratios) in simple alternating magnetic fields.

Since the sensing or pickup coil is of finite size, the measured shielding factor tends to be the average value for the space enclosed by the coil. Due care is required when interpreting results when the coil is located near an opening in the shield.

This test method is suitable for design, specification acceptance, service evaluation, quality assurance, and research purposes on magnetic shields.

5.4 Provided geometrically identical shields are compared, this test method is also suitable for evaluation and grading of magnetic shielding materials.

1.1 This test method covers the means for determining the performance quality of a magnetic shield when placed in a magnetic field of alternating polarity.

1.2 This test method provides a means of evaluating and grading magnetic shielding materials to determine their suitability for use in the production of magnetic shields.

1.3 This test method shall be used in conjunction with and shall conform to the requirements of Practice A 34/A 34M.

1.4

The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM A698/A698M-07 history

  • 2020 ASTM A698/A698M-20 Standard Test Method for Magnetic Shield Efficiency in Attenuating Alternating Magnetic Fields
  • 2015 ASTM A698/A698M-15 Standard Test Method for Magnetic Shield Efficiency in Attenuating Alternating Magnetic Fields
  • 2007 ASTM A698/A698M-07 Standard Test Method for Magnetic Shield Efficiency in Attenuating Alternating Magnetic Fields
  • 2002 ASTM A698/A698M-02 Standard Test Method for Magnetic Shield Efficiency in Attenuating Alternating Magnetic Fields
  • 1997 ASTM A698/A698M-92(1997)e1 Standard Test Method for Magnetic Shield Efficiency in Attenuating Alternating Magnetic Fields



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