ASTM D3795-00a(2012)
Standard Test Method for Thermal Flow, Cure, and Behavior Properties of Pourable Thermosetting Materials by Torque Rheometer

Standard No.

ASTM D3795-00a(2012)

Release Date

2000

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D3795-20

Latest

ASTM D3795-20

Scope

5.1 The continuous recording of torque and temperature while going through these various stages can be used to predict the behavior of the material during processing.

5.2 The torque rheometer test has two important functions. First, it is a means to predict flow/viscosity and cure characteristics of pourable thermosetting compounds. For example, the test provides useful data to predict the processibility of a material in a particular molding method. This information is also useful to optimize process conditions for a particular material such as the minimum pressure to fill a mold and the time to cure a part. A second capability of the test is to provide a graphic record of the batch-to-batch uniformity of the molding compound.

1.1 This test method covers the apparatus, and a specific test method, including the evaluation of results required for the determination of the thermal flow and cure behavior properties of pourable thermosetting materials.

1.2 This test method can be used:

1.2.1 As a control for the development and production of pourable thermosetting materials and to measure the different properties (for example, melting behavior, cure behavior, etc.) as well as the influence of various additives and fillers in any given formulations, and

1.2.2 Verify the uniformity of different production batches of the same formulation.

1.3 The values are stated in SI units.

1.4 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. Specific precautions are given in Section 7.

Note 1—There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard.

ASTM D3795-00a(2012) Referenced Document

• ASTM D1898 
• ASTM D792 Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
• ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
• ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

ASTM D3795-00a(2012) history

• 2020 ASTM D3795-20 Standard Test Method for Thermal Flow, Cure, and Behavior Properties of Pourable Thermosetting Materials by Torque Rheometer
• 2000 ASTM D3795-00a(2012) Standard Test Method for Thermal Flow, Cure, and Behavior Properties of Pourable Thermosetting Materials by Torque Rheometer
• 2000 ASTM D3795-00a(2006) Standard Test Method for Thermal Flow, Cure, and Behavior Properties of Pourable Thermosetting Materials by Torque Rheometer
• 2000 ASTM D3795-00a Standard Test Method for Thermal Flow, Cure, and Behavior Properties of Pourable Thermosetting Materials by Torque Rheometer