ASTM D6988-03
Historical Standard: ASTM D6988-03 Standard Guide for Determination of Thickness of Plastic Film Test Specimens
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ASTM D6988
1. Scope
1.1 This guide covers the determination of the thickness of plastic films where the thickness is used directly in determining the results of tests for various properties. Use this practice except as otherwise required in material specifications or in applicable test standards.
Note 1Films are defined as having thicknesses 0.250 mm [ 0.010 in.].
Note 2Alternative methods are acceptable if they meet the requirements of measurement precision as noted in this guide.
Note 3This guide is not intended to address the sampling techniques or the measurement of film thickness for the commercial classification of commercial products or for quality control purposes.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 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 requirements prior to use.
Note 4ISO 4593 is similar but differs in technical content and scope.
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
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D4805 Terminology for Plastics Standards
D5947 Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens
D6287 Practice for Cutting Film and Sheeting Test Specimens
ISO Standard
ISO472 Plastics--Vocabulary Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.Keywords
dial gauge; dimensions; film; plastics; thickness;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 83.140.10 (Films and sheets)
DOI: 10.1520/D6988-03
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