ASTM D6436-02
Historical Standard: ASTM D6436-02 Standard Guide for Reporting Properties for Plastics and Thermoplastic Elastomers
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ASTM D6436
1. Scope
1.1 This guide provides recommendations for reporting the results of property values for plastics and thermoplastic elastomers in published literature, data sheets, presentations, comparative analysis, and so forth. It is intended to minimize confusion when comparing the data from several sources.
1.2 This standard is not intended to replace recommendations within the test methods for reporting data. Refer to the test method or use other guidance to determine the number of significant figures for reporting laboratory test results.
Note 1There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
NFPA Standard
Keywords
conversion factors; decimal places; properties reporting; reporting guide; significant figures; Conversion units/factors; Decimal places; Property names; Recording/reporting data analysis results; Significant figures; Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE);
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 83.080.20 (Thermoplastic materials)
DOI: 10.1520/D6436-02
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