ASTM E1953-98
Historical Standard: ASTM E1953-98 Standard Practice for Description of Thermal Analysis Apparatus
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ASTM E1953
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers generic descriptions of apparatus used for thermal analysis measurements and its purpose is to achieve uniformity in description of thermal analysis instrumentation throughout standard test methods. These descriptions should be incorporated into any test method where the thermal analysis instrumentation described herein is cited.
1.2 Each description contains quantifiable instrument performance requirements to be specified for each test method.
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.
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
E473 Terminology Relating to Thermal Analysis and Rheology
E1142 Terminology Relating to Thermophysical Properties
Keywords
differential scanning calorimeter (DSC); dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA); rheometer; rheometry; thermal analysis; thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA); thermomechanical analyzer (TMA);
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 17.200.20 (Temperature-measuring instruments)
DOI: 10.1520/E1953-98
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