1. Scope

1.1 This test method determines the apparent coefficient of linear thermal expansion of solid materials using thermomechanical analysis techniques. Related information can be found in Refs. (, ).

1.2 This test method is applicable to solid materials that exhibit sufficient rigidity over the test temperature range such that the sensing probe does not produce indentation of the specimen.

1.3 The recommended lower limit of coefficient of linear thermal expansion measured with this test method is 5 m/(mC). The test method may be used at lower (or negative) expansion levels with decreased accuracy and precision (see Section ).

1.4 This test method is applicable to the temperature range from 120 to 900 C. The temperature range may be extended depending upon the instrumentation and calibration materials used.

1.5 Computer or electronic based instruments, techniques, or data treatment equivalent to this test method may also be used.

Users of this test method are expressly advised that all such instruments or techniques may not be equivalent. It is the responsibility of the user to determine the necessary equivalency prior to use.

1.6 SI values are the standard.

1.7 This test method is related to ISO 11359-2 but is significantly different in technical detail.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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

D696 Test Method for Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion of Plastics Between -30C and 30C with a Vitreous Silica Dilatometer

D3386 Test Method for Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion of Electrical Insulating Materials

E228 Test Method for Linear Thermal Expansion of Solid Materials With a Push-Rod Dilatometer

E473 Terminology Relating to Thermal Analysis and Rheology

E1142 Terminology Relating to Thermophysical Properties

E1363 Test Method for Temperature Calibration of Thermomechanical Analyzers

E2113 Test Method for Length Change Calibration of Thermomechanical Analyzers

ISO Standards

Keywords

linear expansion; solid materials; thermal expansion coefficient; thermomechanical analysis; Coefficient of linear thermal expansion; Expansion; Heating tests--plastics; Linear changes/linearity; Linear thermal expansion; Metals and metallic materials; Thermomechanical analysis (TMA); Solid plastics

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 19.060 (Mechanical testing)

DOI: 10.1520/E0831-06

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