ASTM E2254-13 PDF

Scope: 5.1 This test method calibrates or demonstrates conformity of a dynamic mechanical analyzer at an isothermal temperature within the range of –100 to 300°C.

5.2 Dynamic mechanical analysis experiments often use temperature ramps. This method does not address the effect of that change in temperature on the storage modulus.

5.3 A calibration factor may be required to obtain corrected storage modulus values.

5.4 This method may be used in research and development, specification acceptance, and quality control or assurance.

1.1 This test method describes the calibration or performance confirmation for the storage modulus scale of a commercial or custom built dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA) over the temperature range of –100 to 300°C using reference materials in the range of 1 to 200 GPa.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3 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 E2254-13 Referenced Document

ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
ASTM E1142 Standard Terminology Relating to Thermophysical Properties
ASTM E2425 Standard Test Method for Loss Modulus Conformance of Dynamic Mechanical Analyzers
ASTM E473 Standard Terminology Relating to Thermal Analysis
ASTM E698 Standard Test Method for Arrhenius Kinetic Constants for Thermally Unstable Materials

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