ASTM-D8540 2023

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D8540-23 Standard Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position Using a Dry Bath

Published By	Publication Date	Number of Pages
ASTM	2023	7

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Description

ASTM D8540-23

Active Standard: Standard Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position Using a Dry Bath

ASTM D8540

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the temperature at which an arbitrary deformation occurs when specimens are subjected to an arbitrary set of testing conditions.

1.2 This test method applies to molded and sheet materials available in thicknesses of 3 mm (¹/₈ in.) or greater and which are rigid or semirigid at normal temperature.

Note 1: Sheet stock less than 3 mm (0.125 in.) but more than 1 mm (0.040 in.) in thickness may be tested by use of a composite sample having a minimum thickness of 3 mm. The laminae must be of uniform stress distribution. One type of composite specimen has been prepared by cementing the ends of the laminae together and then smoothing the edges with sandpaper. The direction of loading shall be perpendicular to the edges of the individual laminae.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4 This standard and ASTM D648 address the same subject matter and are essentially the same test. However, due to known differences in results caused by the differences in heat transfer media, the results from this standard and ASTM D648 must not be compared or considered equivalent.

1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Note 2: The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.

Note 3: This standard and ISO 75-1 and ISO 75-2 address the same subject matter, but differ in technical content, and results shall not be compared between the two test methods.

1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Keywords

deflection temperature; flexural load; flexure;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 83.080.01 (Plastics in general)

DOI: 10.1520/D8540-23

Additional information

Standard Title	D8540-23 Standard Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position Using a Dry Bath
Published Code	ASTM
Publication Date	2023
Pages Count	7
ICS Codes	83.080.01 - Plastics in general