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ASTM D2148 – Standard Test Methods for Bondable Silicone Rubber Tapes Used for Electrical Insulation Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Self-adhesion is a primary initial property since it affects layer-to-layer bonding. The integrity of the bond can significantly affect the electrical and physical performance of the insulation system. Therefore, the degree of self-adhesion is directly related …
ASTM D2140 – Standard Practice for Calculating Carbon-Type Composition of Insulating Oils of Petroleum Origin Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The primary purpose of this practice is to characterize the carbon-type composition of an oil. It is also applicable in observing the effect on oil constitution, of various refining processes such as hydrotreating, solvent extraction, and …
ASTM D2137 – Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property—Brittleness Point of Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics Description: Significance and Use 4.1 These test methods cover the evaluation of rubber materials or fabrics coated therewith subjected to low-temperature flex with an impact under well-defined conditions of striker speed. The response is largely dependent on effects of low …
ASTM D2136 – Standard Test Method for Coated Fabrics—Low-Temperature Bend Test Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method evaluates the ability of coated fabrics to withstand a prescribed bend at an established low temperature. Fabrics coated with polymeric materials are used in many applications requiring low temperature flexing. Data obtained using this test method may …
ASTM D2126 – Standard Test Method for Response of Rigid Cellular Plastics to Thermal and Humid Aging Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Because of the wide variety of potential uses of rigid cellular plastics, artificial exposure to estimate the effective behavior of these materials must be based, to a great extent, on the intended application. Toward …
ASTM D2124 – Standard Test Method for Analysis of Components in Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Compounds Using an Infrared Spectrophotometric Technique (Withdrawn 2020) Description: Significance and Use PVC compounds are used in a wide variety of products and hence they are formulated to provide a wide range of physical properties. The physical properties required in a compound …
ASTM D2136 – Standard Test Method for Coated Fabrics—Low-Temperature Bend Test Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method evaluates the ability of coated fabrics to withstand a prescribed bend at an established low temperature. Fabrics coated with polymeric materials are used in many applications requiring low temperature flexing. Data obtained using this test method may …
ASTM D2126 – Standard Test Method for Response of Rigid Cellular Plastics to Thermal and Humid Aging Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Because of the wide variety of potential uses of rigid cellular plastics, artificial exposure to estimate the effective behavior of these materials must be based, to a great extent, on the intended application. Toward …
ASTM D2124 – Standard Test Method for Analysis of Components in Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Compounds Using an Infrared Spectrophotometric Technique (Withdrawn 2020) Description: Significance and Use PVC compounds are used in a wide variety of products and hence they are formulated to provide a wide range of physical properties. The physical properties required in a compound …
ASTM D2122 – Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This test method provides for determining the physical dimensions of thermoplastic pipe and fittings. This test method is suitable for determination of dimensional compliance with product specifications. Scope 1.1 This test method covers the determination of diameter, wall …
